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For decades, Berkshire Hathaway’s quarterly stock filings have been treated like a roadmap into Warren Buffett’s thinking. However, the latest one feels very special. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) unveiled a wide-ranging portfolio overhaul in its latest 13F filing, adding a big new stake in ...

For decades, Berkshire Hathaway’s quarterly stock filings have been treated like a roadmap into Warren Buffett’s thinking. However, the latest one feels very special. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) unveiled a wide-ranging portfolio overhaul in its latest 13F filing, adding a big new stake in ...

Greg Abel, now CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B), has overseen a major reshaping of the stock portfolio, including full exits from Amazon, Visa, Mastercard, and UnitedHealth. Berkshire has built a top 5 position in Alphabet and has sharply increased AI related holdings, which now account for more than a third of the portfolio’s value. These moves reflect the biggest shift in Berkshire’s capital allocation approach in decades, with a clearer tilt toward technology and AI focused...

Greg Abel, now CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B), has overseen a major reshaping of the stock portfolio, including full exits from Amazon, Visa, Mastercard, and UnitedHealth. Berkshire has built a top 5 position in Alphabet and has sharply increased AI related holdings, which now account for more than a third of the portfolio’s value. These moves reflect the biggest shift in Berkshire’s capital allocation approach in decades, with a clearer tilt toward technology and AI focused...

Both Mastercard and Visa have posted steady revenue growth and robust margins, but they have different market reach.

Both Mastercard and Visa have posted steady revenue growth and robust margins, but they have different market reach.

New CEO Greg Abel is quickly putting his own fingerprints on the conglomerate's portfolio, even if last quarter's net effective change was minimal.

New CEO Greg Abel is quickly putting his own fingerprints on the conglomerate's portfolio, even if last quarter's net effective change was minimal.

Earlier this month, SoFi Technologies reported strong Q1 2026 results, including US$1.10 billion in revenue and US$166.7 million in GAAP net income, while facing questions over unchanged full-year guidance, a short-seller report, and weakness in its Technology Platform segment after losing a major client. At the same time, SoFi is pushing ahead with broader ambitions, from minting its own stablecoin with Mastercard for global settlement to integrating acquisitions and expanding lending,...

Earlier this month, SoFi Technologies reported strong Q1 2026 results, including US$1.10 billion in revenue and US$166.7 million in GAAP net income, while facing questions over unchanged full-year guidance, a short-seller report, and weakness in its Technology Platform segment after losing a major client. At the same time, SoFi is pushing ahead with broader ambitions, from minting its own stablecoin with Mastercard for global settlement to integrating acquisitions and expanding lending,...

Mastercard delivered robust Q1 2026 results, with net revenue and adjusted EPS up year-over-year. Learn why MA stock is a buy.

Akre Capital Management Q1 2026 13F: portfolio down to $6.13B, big trims in MA/V/MCO/KKR, new CRM/NOW adds, stake boosts—read now.

Financial stocks rose in late Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index increasing 0.3

Financial stocks rose in late Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index increasing 0.3

Mastercard (MA) is looking to minimize its losses from Banco Master's failure by asking some of Braz

Mastercard (MA) is looking to minimize its losses from Banco Master's failure by asking some of Braz

V and MA face growing U.K. and European scrutiny as regulators push for more fee transparency and regional payment alternatives.

V and MA face growing U.K. and European scrutiny as regulators push for more fee transparency and regional payment alternatives.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-22/mastercard-asks-payment-processors-to-help-with-will-bank-losses

The PSR previously concluded in a market review that Mastercard and Visa do not face effective competition.

The PSR previously concluded in a market review that Mastercard and Visa do not face effective competition.

A U.S. appeals court upheld the dismissal of a whistleblower lawsuit accusing Amazon.com of facilitating customs duty evasion. Amazon.com introduced Alexa for Shopping, an AI assistant designed to personalize and streamline retail purchases across its platform. The company also rolled out two new Mastercard powered business credit cards aimed at business customers that use Amazon. Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) is trading at $268.46, with the stock up 18.5% year to date and 32.2% over the past...

A U.S. appeals court upheld the dismissal of a whistleblower lawsuit accusing Amazon.com of facilitating customs duty evasion. Amazon.com introduced Alexa for Shopping, an AI assistant designed to personalize and streamline retail purchases across its platform. The company also rolled out two new Mastercard powered business credit cards aimed at business customers that use Amazon. Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) is trading at $268.46, with the stock up 18.5% year to date and 32.2% over the past...

Europe's push to curb its dependence on U.S. payments giants Visa and Mastercard has driven a wedge between the European Central Bank and financial firms keen to shield revenues, hobbling efforts to build a home-grown system, several people involved said. A surge in cashless payments since the COVID-19 ‌pandemic has increased the euro zone's reliance on U.S. firms, which handle nearly two thirds of card payments in the bloc. European policymakers have made payments sovereignty a strategic priority, as a fragmenting global order raises the risk of access to payments systems being weaponised and new forms of money challenge the euro's role.

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Warren Buffett is no longer running Berkshire Hathaway. And the man who replaced him just made that very clear. Greg Abel took over as chief executive at the start of 2026 after Buffett stepped down following nearly six decades at the helm. Investors had been watching closely for any signs of a new ...

With a net income margin of 45.88% and upside potential of 30.00%, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) ranks among the best extremely profitable stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. The company reported net income of $14.97 billion for the recently completed fiscal year (FY25). That momentum remained visible in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA)’s first-quarter 2026 results […]

Planet Fitness operates a hybrid franchise and corporate-owned gym model, serving value-focused fitness customers nationwide.

American Express expands its sports commerce strategy with Fanatics through a co-branded card and rewards integration.