Berkshire Hathaway is trailing the S&P 500 by its widest gap this year, as Warren Buffett’s move to significantly trim the conglomerate’s Apple holdings continues to pressure performance, even as Berkshire’s shares rebound from summer lows. Class B shares have climbed 7.2% since their August 4 low of $459.11, partially recovering a nearly 15% drop. Year to date, Class B and A shares are up 8.6% and 8.5%, respectively.
US stocks: US market ends lower as tech stocks weigh on sentiment
Wall Street ended lower on Friday, with AI chip stocks experiencing a significant downturn while Moderna and other healthcare companies surged. Investors are weighing the