Buffett Holding Record Cash, Vicious Short Squeeze Responsible For Large Stock Gains
Portfolio Pulse from The Arora Report
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is holding a record $157B in cash, while its stock portfolio shrank from $353B to $319B last quarter. Major holdings like Apple, American Express, and Coca-Cola showed losses. South Korea has banned short selling until June 2024, triggering a 5.7% rally in Korean stocks. Stocks in Japan rose 2.4% due to anticipated Bank of Japan policies. Positive money flows were observed in Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla, while negative flows were seen in Apple. Mixed flows were seen in SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1.

November 06, 2023 | 3:03 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Apple, a major holding of Berkshire Hathaway, showed losses.
As a major holding of Berkshire Hathaway, losses in Apple's stock could negatively impact investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
American Express, a major holding of Berkshire Hathaway, showed losses.
As a major holding of Berkshire Hathaway, losses in American Express's stock could negatively impact investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Coca-Cola, a major holding of Berkshire Hathaway, showed losses.
As a major holding of Berkshire Hathaway, losses in Coca-Cola's stock could negatively impact investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Berkshire Hathaway is holding a record amount of cash and its stock portfolio has shrunk, indicating a cautious approach.
The company's large cash holding and shrinking portfolio suggest a cautious stance, which may impact investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Mixed money flows were observed in Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 in early trade.
Mixed money flows suggest a balance of buying and selling activity, which could lead to a neutral short-term price impact.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Mixed money flows were observed in SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in early trade.
Mixed money flows suggest a balance of buying and selling activity, which could lead to a neutral short-term price impact.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Amazon saw positive money flows in early trade.
Positive money flows suggest investor interest, which could potentially drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Alphabet saw positive money flows in early trade.
Positive money flows suggest investor interest, which could potentially drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Meta Platforms saw positive money flows in early trade.
Positive money flows suggest investor interest, which could potentially drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Microsoft saw positive money flows in early trade.
Positive money flows suggest investor interest, which could potentially drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
NVIDIA saw positive money flows in early trade.
Positive money flows suggest investor interest, which could potentially drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Tesla saw positive money flows in early trade.
Positive money flows suggest investor interest, which could potentially drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 60