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Berkshire Hathaway Invests $4.3 Billion in Alphabet Inc.

11/18/2025

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Berkshire Invests in Alphabet

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet Inc. in its latest 13F filing, making Alphabet Berkshire's 10th-largest equity position.
The move signals a strategic shift, despite Buffett's reluctance toward tech stocks, as Todd Combs and Ted Weschler assume leadership.
Alphabet's stock has risen 46% this year, driven by cloud services and AI.
Despite concerns over search business, earnings indicate a reacceleration in growth, making Berkshire's stake timely.

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Google's Legal Battles

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google can keep Chrome while barred from exclusive search contracts.
Google stock fell 0.9% to $276.41 and rose 4.1% to $287.06 after Berkshire Hathaway invested $4.3 billion in Alphabet.
Settlement talks may be underway in the Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust case against Google, with analysts saying a settlement could benefit Magnite and PubMatic.

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Historical Context

The U.S. District Court ruled against Microsoft in 2001 for antitrust violations, revealing its 90% dominance in the PC operating system market. This case followed a series of legal challenges dating back to the 1990s, including the 1998 United States v. Microsoft case. The ongoing scrutiny of tech giants like Google reflects persistent concerns over monopolistic practices in the industry.

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Berkshire Invests in Alphabet

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet Inc. in its latest 13F filing, making Alphabet Berkshire's 10th-largest equity position.
The move signals a strategic shift, despite Buffett's reluctance toward tech stocks, as Todd Combs and Ted Weschler assume leadership.
Alphabet's stock has risen 46% this year, driven by cloud services and AI.
Despite concerns over search business, earnings indicate a reacceleration in growth, making Berkshire's stake timely.

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