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Berkshire Hathaway profit doubles, fueled by a near $13 billion investment gain

Saturday, August 8, 2026


Berkshire Hathaway reported a near $13 billion gain on investments in the latest quarter and deployed $32 billion from its cash reserves during the period. The company's profit doubled in the quarter according to the earnings report. Berkshire Hathaway held approximately $276 billion in cash at the end of the quarter, according to regulatory filings.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/berkshire-hathaway-profit-doubles-fueled-by-a-near-13-billion-investment-gain-26982ecf?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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