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Berkshire Hathaway reported a record cash reserve of $347.7 billion for Q1 2025, but net earnings dropped 63% year-over-year to $4.67 billion due to investment losses. Operating earnings also fell 14% to $9.64 billion, largely impacted by significant losses from California wildfires.
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Berkshire Hathaway reported its Q1 2025 results, revealing a record cash position of $347.7 billion, a significant increase from $334.2 billion in the previous quarter. This marks a $13.5 billion rise and nearly a $240 billion increase since 2022. Despite this cash hoard, Warren Buffett has been actively selling stocks for ten consecutive quarters. The company's net earnings plummeted 63% year-over-year to $4.67 billion, mainly due to investment losses. Operating earnings also fell by 14% to $9.64 billion, impacted by approximately $860 million in after-tax losses from California wildfires.
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