In <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/category/warren-buffett" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Warren Buffett's annual letter </a>to shareholders he reflects on the 2024 year:

"Berkshire did better than I expected, though 53% of our 189 operating businesses reported a decline in earnings. We were aided by a predictable large gain in investment income as Treasury Bill yields improved and we substantially increased our holdings of these highly-liquid short-term securities…" he said, while also noting the massive tax bill the company has paid to the U.S. government.&nbsp;

<thead><tr><th class="ticker">Ticker</th> <th class="security">Security</th> <th class="last">Last</th> <th class="change">Change</th> <th class="percent">Change %</th></tr></thead> <tbody><tr><td class="ticker"><a href="/quote?stockTicker=BRK.A">BRK.A</a></td> <td class="security">BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.</td> <td class="last">718,750.00</td> <td class="change neg">-4,230.06</td> <td class="percent neg"> -0.59% </td></tr><tr><td class="ticker"><a href="/quote?stockTicker=BRK.B">BRK.B</a></td> <td class="security">BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.</td> <td class="last">478.74</td> <td class="change neg">-3.06</td> <td class="percent neg"> -0.64% </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="5" class="sponsored-by-td"></td></tr></tbody>

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Warren Buffett's annual letter is chock full of tidbits and advice for Berkshire Hathaway investors including a hat tip for its stock holdings such as Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola and Moody’s.{ai:summary}<p>Warren Buffett's annual letter reveals that Berkshire Hathaway performed better than anticipated in 2024, despite 53% of its 189 businesses experiencing earnings declines. The company benefited from increased investment income due to rising Treasury Bill yields and a boost in short-term securities.</p><p>Buffett also highlighted the significant tax contributions made to the U.S. government. Berkshire's stock prices showed slight declines, with BRK.A at $718,750 and BRK.B at $478.74. #economy</p>

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