Berkshire Hathaway finally started spending its nearly $400 billion in cash — on one stock it knows very well
MarketWatch· Barbara Kollmeyer· Aug 10, 2026 · 8:21 AM
Berkshire is buying its own stock after years of building up a cash pile. Not everyone is excited.
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