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Berkshire Hathaway Deploys About $14 Billion in Selective Bets as Cash Pile Swells

Buffett warns that U.S. stocks look expensive, citing valuation gauges near dot‑com peaks.

Overview

  • Berkshire was a net seller for 12 consecutive quarters and unloaded more than $24 billion of equities through the first nine months of 2025.
  • The company’s cash balance reached a record $354 billion at the end of the third quarter, reflecting sustained caution.
  • Recent buying totaled roughly $13.4–$14 billion, including 17.8 million shares of Alphabet.
  • Berkshire agreed to acquire OxyChem from Occidental Petroleum, with the deal described as set to close this month.
  • Buffett points to the Buffett Indicator near 225% and warns investors are “playing with fire” given stretched U.S. equity valuations.