What’s the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett up to these days? Looks like he was just interviewed on the television show, Dateline NBC. Thank goodness it wasn’t an unsuspecting interview with Chris Hansen, but more of a friendly Q&A session with Tom Brokaw. As one of Obama’s economic advisers, he was asked about his views [...]
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Buffett Buys Goldman Sachs
Just announced after a volatile day on Wall Street, Warren Buffett will invest $5 billion in Goldman Sachs (GS). According to The Wall Street Journal: Berkshire Hathaway will have warrants to buy another $5 billion in common stock with a strike price of $115 a share, which are exercisable at any time for a five-year [...]
I.O.U.S.A. the Movie
Wake up, America! We’re on the brink of a financial meltdown. Got your attention yet? That’s the outlook for supporters of the soon-to-be released documentary entitled: I.O.U.S.A.: One Nation. Under Stress. In Debt., which centers on the shape and impact of the United States national debt. As described on their website, this documentary boldly examines the [...]
Warren Buffett on Relationships
Since I’m on the topic of Warren Buffett, I thought I’d showcase a older video, that may be of him responding to reporter’s persistent questions about his relationships with his (now deceased) wife and Astrid Menks. But, before viewing this video though, it’s a good idea to gain a greater understanding of WB’s feelings about [...]
Fed Bailout Consequences
Speaking of Warren Buffett.. According to the Reuter’s article “Buffett says Fed avoided chaos in Bear bailout”, WB is to have said: “I think the Fed did the right thing in stepping in on Bear Stearns,” Buffett said at the annual meeting of his Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. insurance and investment company. “Just imagine the thousands [...]
Warren Buffett’s Annual Letter
Most long investors usually want to hear what the Oracle of Omaha has to say about the markets, especially since we’ve reached new lows. Well, via a BusinessWire news release yesterday: OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s 2008 Annual Report to the shareholders will be posted on the Internet on Saturday February 28, 2009, at approximately [...]