{
  "id": 965331,
  "title": "Alphabet becomes Berkshire Hathaway's third-largest investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/alphabet-becomes-berkshire-hathaways-third-largest-investment",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-15T05:14:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Top News",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-top-news",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/us-stocks/news/alphabet-becomes-berkshire-hathaways-third-largest-investment/articleshow/133256443.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Berkshire Hathaway announced on Friday that it had increased its investment in Alphabet by 83% in the second quarter, making Google's parent company its third-largest stock holding. As of June 30, the company owned nearly 106 million Alphabet shares, valued at approximately $37.8 billion. This stake grew from 57.8 million shares three months earlier. The investment included a $10 billion commitment made in June to support Alphabet's AI infrastructure expansion. Apple remained Berkshire's largest stock investment, valued at $66 billion, followed by American Express at $51.3 billion. Coca-Cola ranked fourth, while Bank of America was fifth. In addition, Berkshire eliminated its investment in alcoholic beverages producer Constellation Brands and added to its holdings in Delta Air Lines and Macy's. The changes were disclosed in a filing detailing Berkshire's U.S.-listed stock holdings as of June 30, which accounted for most of its $323.8 billion equity portfolio. Buffett credited himself with the decision to invest in Alphabet, a stake that was initiated during the third quarter of the previous year. He also mentioned that he and Abel discuss how Berkshire allocates capital in Omaha, Nebraska. Berkshire's cash position fell to $364.7 billion on June 30, down from $380.2 billion on March 31, reflecting stock buybacks totaling $4.5 billion.",
  "summary": "In the second quarter, Berkshire Hathaway raised its investment in Alphabet by a significant eighty-three percent, positioning it as the company's third-largest holding, following Apple and American Express. The firm also diminished its cash reserves and ceased a prolonged selling trend. Additionally, investments in Delta Air Lines and Macy's saw increases, while Constellation Brands was removed…",
  "key_points": [
    "Berkshire Hathaway increased Alphabet investment by 83% in Q2.",
    "Alphabet stake grew to 106 million shares, valued at $37.8B.",
    "Buffett credited himself with Alphabet investment decision."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}