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Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Buybacks as Operating Income Slips

Bloomberg Technology Monday 09 November 2026, 17:34 UTC 1 min read
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Nov 9th, 2026 Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Buybacks as Operating Income Slips Berkshire Hathaway Inc. spent about $9.6 billion to buy back its own shares in the third quarter, a sign the company’s executives viewed the stock as undervalued. But declining insurance underwriting weighed on its operating earnings in a mixed quarter for the company. Bloomberg's Matthew Palazola joins to discuss.

Nov 9th, 2026 Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Buybacks as Operating Income Slips Berkshire Hathaway Inc. spent about $9.6 billion to buy back its own shares in the third quarter, a sign the company’s executives viewed the stock as undervalued. But declining insurance underwriting weighed on its operating earnings in a mixed quarter for the company. Bloomberg's Matthew Palazola joins to discuss.
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