Berkshire Hathaway’s Operating Earnings Fall, Buybacks Rise

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What happenedBerkshire Hathaway Inc.’s operating earnings fell to $12.7 billion in the third quarter, a 5.8% decline from a year earlier, as income from underwriting dropped at the firm’s insurance division.

What changedBloomberg - Markets frames it as "Berkshire Hathaway’s Operating Earnings Fall, Buybacks Rise". CNBC frames it as "Berkshire Hathaway more than doubles buybacks in third quarter as earnings decline".

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Still Watching. Bloomberg - Markets frames it as "Berkshire Hathaway’s Operating Earnings Fall, Buybacks Rise". CNBC frames it as "Berkshire Hathaway more than doubles buybacks in third quarter as earnings decline".

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Bloomberg - Markets1h ago

Berkshire Hathaway’s Operating Earnings Fall, Buybacks Rise

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s operating earnings fell to $12.7 billion in the third quarter, a 5.8% decline from a year earlier, as income from underwriting dropped at the firm’s insurance divi...

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CNBC27m ago

Berkshire Hathaway more than doubles buybacks in third quarter as earnings decline

Berkshire Hathaway said Saturday it accelerated its share repurchases during the third quarter, as operating and overall profits took a hit.

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