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Warren Buffett's fortune tops $100 billion as his stock soars
AP | , Omaha
PUBLISHED ON MAR 11, 2021 06:02 AM IST
Warren Buffett's fortune, which is mostly tied to his ownership of 248,734 Class A shares, topped $101 billion at the stock's peak Wednesday
Warren Buffett says 'never bet against America' in annual letter to shareholders
AP |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 27, 2021 08:39 PM IST
“In its brief 232 years of existence, however, there has been no incubator for unleashing human potential like America. Despite some severe interruptions, our country’s economic progress has been breathtaking,” Buffett wrote.
He’s 91 and worth billions. Now Jimmy Pattison is hunting deals
By Bloomberg | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar
PUBLISHED ON SEP 16, 2020 11:09 PM IST
Canadian billionaire Jimmy Pattison said he has been contacted by a number of private companies, some of them “significant” in size, that need money because of Covid-19 and the recession.
Bill Gates wishes Warren Buffett on his 90th birthday with a special cake. Watch
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Amrita Kohli
UPDATED ON AUG 31, 2020 10:34 AM IST
Bill Gates described his friend Warren Buffett as the “person that I admire as well as like” on his blog, Gates Notes.
Billionaire Elon Musk’s net worth zooms past Warren Buffett’s: Report
Bengaluru | By Reuters | Posted by Prashasti Singh
PUBLISHED ON JUL 11, 2020 01:04 PM IST
Tesla’s shares have surged 500% over the past year as the company increased sales of its Model 3 sedan.
With a fortune of $68 bn, Mukesh Ambani now richer than Warren Buffet
By Bloomberg | Posted by Anubha Rohatgi
UPDATED ON JUL 10, 2020 07:46 PM IST
While Mukesh Ambani’s wealth has jumped -- he became the only Asian tycoon in the exclusive club of the world’s top 10 richest people last month -- Buffett’s fortune dropped this week after he gave away $2.9 billion to charity.
Coronavirus pandemic: Will it feel safe to fly this Summer?
Bloomberg | By Chris Bryant | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
UPDATED ON JUN 01, 2020 01:11 PM IST
Covid-19 became a pandemic because airplane passengers carried the new coronavirus with them around the world. As that became clear, airlines grounded nearly all of their fleets, governments issued travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines, and tourist attractions and conferences closed down.
‘Nothing can stop America’: Warren Buffett says US can withstand Covid-19
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON MAY 03, 2020 08:31 AM IST
Talking about coronavirus pandemic, Berkshire Hathaway owner Warren Buffett said Americans have persevered and prospered through such crises as the Civil War in the 1860s, the influenza pandemic a century ago and the Great Depression.
Berkshire Hathaway’s sold entire stakes in 4 largest US airlines: Warren Buffett
Reuters | By Reuters| Posted by Anubha Rohatgi
UPDATED ON MAY 03, 2020 06:28 AM IST
The conglomerate held sizeable positions in the airlines, including an 11% stake in Delta Air Lines, 10% of American Airlines Co, around 10% of Southwest Airlines Co and 9% of United Airlines at the end of 2019, according to its annual report and company filings.
Hum and strum: The nimble ukulele is a trendy favourite
Hindustan Times | By Vanessa Viegas
UPDATED ON JAN 04, 2020 06:27 PM IST
The little instrument has gone from becoming an exotic import to a viral trends all because it’s small, light, inexpensive and so easy to play, that most Uke-players are self-taught.
Warren Buffett’s $4.5mn charity lunch postponed after cryptocurrency promoter falls ill
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON JUL 25, 2019 01:05 AM IST
Sun’s Tron Foundation said all parties have agreed to reschedule the lunch. Buffett’s assistant did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Walmart got a $10 billion surprise after buying Flipkart
Bloomberg | By Saritha Rai
UPDATED ON JUL 10, 2019 12:47 PM IST
Flipkart’s board recently authorized the PhonePe Pvt Ltd. unit to become a new entity and explore raising $1 billion from outside investors at a valuation of as much as $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
Indian-origin father and son see much to admire in Warren Buffett’s ways
Omaha, United States | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2019 10:21 AM IST
Both Paul Singh, who is 68, and son Jay Phoenix Singh, 32, built successful businesses that they were then able to sell for premium prices, making both men multi-millionaires.
Billionaire Warren Buffett gives new hint about his successor
Omaha, United States | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2019 10:01 AM IST
Without answering directly, Warren Buffett said Gregory Able, 57, and Ajit Jain, 67 -- both promoted last year to the board of directors -- would in the near future join him and long-time business partner Charlie Munger, 95, on the stage to answer shareholder questions.
‘Will never hesitate to fly in a 737 MAX’, says Warren Buffett
Omaha | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON MAY 05, 2019 11:25 AM IST
While Buffett, the world’s third-richest man, owns stakes in several of the most prestigious American companies -- from Coca-Cola to JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs to Apple and, recently, Amazon -- he holds no shares in Boeing, though he has invested in airlines.
Indians are buying gold for as little as one rupee
By Swansy Afonso, Bloomberg
UPDATED ON DEC 18, 2018 09:12 AM IST
Demand for gold is falling, partly as a result of government measures, higher local prices and the metal’s fading appeal among more youthful customers.
In a world of robots, carmakers are hiring more humans
Bangkok, Bloomberg | By Lee Miller
UPDATED ON SEP 19, 2018 08:40 PM IST
Thirteen publicly traded automakers had 3.1 million employees, or 11 percent more than four years earlier, data shows.
Buffet’s money in Paytm is a ringing endorsement
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 29, 2018 06:49 PM IST
It’s increasingly becoming clear that the march of fin-tech firms is unstoppable.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire picks up stake in Paytm
By Bloomberg
UPDATED ON AUG 28, 2018 06:23 PM IST
One97, founded by billionaire Vijay Shekhar Sharma, runs the Paytm brand and is the leading player in India’s booming digital-payments market.
Mark Zuckerberg is world’s third-richest person, replaces Warren Buffett
Bloomberg, New York/Princeton | By Tom Metcalf and Jack Witzig
UPDATED ON JUL 07, 2018 11:48 PM IST
Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, who trails only Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, eclipsed American business magnate Warren Buffett on Friday as Facebook shares climbed 2.4%, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan name Atul Gawande CEO of joint healthcare venture
Reuters | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2018 09:01 PM IST
Dr Atul Gawande will lead an independent company that focuses on a mission the companies announced earlier this year – figure out ways to provide high-quality, affordable care.