Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Ramps Up Stake In Occidental Petroleum Again, Weeks After Denying A Buyout
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Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stake in Occidental Petroleum to 24.4% by purchasing 3.46 million shares for $201 million. The firm now owns 217.3 million Occidental shares worth about $12.7 billion, as well as $9.5 billion of preferred stock and warrants.

May 19, 2023 | 11:36 am
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Berkshire Hathaway increases its stake in Occidental Petroleum, now owning 217.3 million shares worth $12.7 billion.
Berkshire Hathaway's increased stake in Occidental Petroleum demonstrates its confidence in the company's growth potential. This move is likely to have a positive impact on Berkshire Hathaway's stock price in the short term.
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Occidental Petroleum's stock price is up after Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in the company to 24.4%.
Berkshire Hathaway's increased stake in Occidental Petroleum signals confidence in the company's growth potential, which is likely to have a positive impact on Occidental Petroleum's stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100