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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Increases Alphabet Stake to $36.6 Billion

Warren Buffett's conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, significantly expanded its investment in Alphabet during the second quarter of 2026. The company added $17 billion worth of shares, bringing its total stake to $36.6 billion. This move positions Alphabet as the third-largest holding in the portfolio, surpassing long-term holdings like Coca-Cola. While Warren Buffett personally initiated the investment, he has expressed mixed feelings about the company, noting that he does not like it as much as several other holdings. Despite his historical hesitation toward technology and artificial intelligence, Berkshire Hathaway is now playing the AI story through Alphabet. The investment follows a period of rapid growth for the company, which saw its stake in Alphabet more than triple in the first quarter of 2026. This expansion comes as the administration of the company's portfolio is winnowing down holdings to create a more concentrated investment strategy under new leadership.

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