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Buffett Urges Calm Amid Market Volatility, Advocates Investment Strategies

3/11/2026

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Investors are uncertain about the stock market as volatility rises after U.S. President Donald Trump acted in Iran.
Warren Buffett emphasizes staying calm during market fluctuations and advises against retreating to cash.
Buffett advocates acquiring productive assets and suggests dollar-cost averaging into S&P 500 index funds.
Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Occidental Petroleum exemplifies this strategy by capitalizing on low commodity prices.
Occidental Petroleum's stock has risen over 30% year-to-date.

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Investors are uncertain about the stock market as volatility rises after U.S. President Donald Trump acted in Iran.
Warren Buffett emphasizes staying calm during market fluctuations and advises against retreating to cash.
Buffett advocates acquiring productive assets and suggests dollar-cost averaging into S&P 500 index funds.
Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of Occidental Petroleum exemplifies this strategy by capitalizing on low commodity prices.
Occidental Petroleum's stock has risen over 30% year-to-date.