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Berkshire Hathaway Invests in Home Builder

Updated 2026-06-01 08:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Berkshire Hathaway has made a small investment in a home-builder deal, using just 2% of its $397 billion cash pile. The move marks the first significant use of the company's substantial cash reserves.

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