OMAHA, Nebraska โ Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway cut its gigantic Apple stake in the first quarter as the "Oracle of Omaha" continued to downsize his one-time favorite bet.In its first-quarter earnings report released Saturday, Berkshire Hathaway reported that its Apple bet was worth $135.4 billion, implying around 790 million shares....
Year: 2024
Here’s how to buy renewable energy from your electric utility
Wind turbines in Dawson, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2023. Mark Felix | Afp | Getty ImagesAs carbon emissions from fossil fuels keep warming the planet, eco-conscious consumers may wonder if there's a way to buy electricity from renewable sources without installing technology like solar panels or windmills on their property.In short,...
Britain’s inflation rate could be about to drop below the Bank of England’s 2% target
A shopper selects fresh produce from a market stall in the Kingston district of London, UK, on Monday, May 20, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLONDON โ U.K. inflation could be about to hit a major milestone, with some forecasting that a sharp fall in the April print will take...
Media giants lean on sports as Hollywood strikes still loom over content slates
Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers prepares to take a snap in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs0 during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michael Reaves | Getty ImagesMedia giants relied on sports last year when they had...
Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 dividend stocks for high yields
A favorable consumer price index report for April lifted investors' hopes for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve โ and that environment could prove favorable for dividend-paying stocks.A lower interest rate environment makes dividend payers more compelling to income investors, especially because those stocks would be offering competitive yields versus...