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Berkshire May Boost Japan Trading House Holdings, Itochu Says

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 17 September 2026, 00:24 UTC By Yusuke Maekawa 1 min read
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is considering increasing its holdings in Japanese trading houses, according to the head of the lobby group for the firms.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is considering increasing its holdings in Japanese trading houses, according to the head of the lobby group for the firms.
Berkshire May Boost Japan Trading House Holdings (ORG) Itochu Says Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (ORG) Japanese (ORG)
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