Warren Buffett Sells Another $982M Worth Of Bank Of America Shares — What You Should Know
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold $982 million worth of Bank of America shares, continuing a trend of significant sales. Despite this, Buffett remains a major shareholder. The sales are part of broader market moves, including selling Apple shares, while Berkshire holds a large cash reserve.
August 28, 2024 | 4:18 am
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Berkshire Hathaway sold $982 million worth of Bank of America shares, following previous large sales. Despite the sales, Buffett remains a significant shareholder with 903.8 million shares.
The sale of a large number of shares by a major shareholder like Berkshire Hathaway can signal a lack of confidence in the stock, potentially leading to a short-term price decline.
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Berkshire Hathaway sold over 389 million shares of Apple in Q2, but still retains a substantial holding of 400 million shares.
The sale of Apple shares by Berkshire is significant but does not indicate a complete exit, suggesting a neutral short-term impact.
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Berkshire Hathaway continues to adjust its portfolio, selling significant shares of Bank of America and Apple, while holding a large cash reserve.
Berkshire's sale of shares and large cash reserve may indicate strategic repositioning rather than a bearish outlook, leading to a neutral short-term impact.
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