"For years, the so-called Oracle of Omaha has had a rock-star-like presence in the investing world, and his annual Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ( NYSE: BRK-B) shareholders meeting draws thousands of loyal investors. This past year's meeting ended with a thud as Buffett announced he would step down as CEO at the end of 2025, and he has officially done so. He assured the public he would still be going into the office."
"In 2025, Berkshire Hathaway continued its streak as a net seller of equities. Through the first nine months of 2025, Buffett and his team sold over $24 billion worth of stock. This follows an even more aggressive selling spree in 2024, during which Berkshire unloaded $143 billion in stock. As a result of these massive sales, Berkshire's cash pile has reached an unprecedented $354 billion as of the end of the third quarter of 2025."
"While Buffett has been a net seller for 12 straight quarters, he has made some targeted purchases this year, most notably a new $4.3 billion investment in Alphabet Inc. ( NASDAQ: GOOGL). One thing is for sure: he would not have accrued a mountain of cash because he feels 2026 and beyond will all be smooth sailing. As he has said himself, once every decade or so, some very dark clouds can hit the economy and the stock market."
Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at the end of 2025 and will continue to work in the office and provide investment guidance. Berkshire remained a net seller of equities through 2025, selling over $24 billion in the first nine months after unloading $143 billion in 2024. Those sales grew Berkshire's cash holdings to $354 billion by the end of Q3 2025. Buffett made selective purchases, including a $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet. Buffett cautioned that severe economic downturns occur about once a decade and investors should stay prepared. Four Berkshire-held dividend stocks were screened as top buys for 2026.
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