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Warren Buffett's $381.6B Cash Pile Sparks Investment Pressure

1/13/2026

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Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, holds a record cash reserve of $381.6 billion and says he would deploy large sums if the right deals arise.
His Alphabet stake grew by $1.6 billion, signaling a shift toward Artificial Intelligence (AI).
He faced criticism for exiting Ulta Beauty early, which later surged.
As he becomes Chairman, pressure on new CEO Greg Abel to deploy capital increases, with shareholders demanding results.

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Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, holds a record cash reserve of $381.6 billion and says he would deploy large sums if the right deals arise.
His Alphabet stake grew by $1.6 billion, signaling a shift toward Artificial Intelligence (AI).
He faced criticism for exiting Ulta Beauty early, which later surged.
As he becomes Chairman, pressure on new CEO Greg Abel to deploy capital increases, with shareholders demanding results.