Buffett's Lessons From Past Recessions

The Federal Reserve staff is predicting a recession later this year. We're in Buffett's 90s, and he has seen his fair share of recessions. What can investors learn from him? "Waiting for that fat pitch to come along"

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In today’s episode, Gregg Warren, a senior stock analyst for Morningstar Research Services, talks about Berkshire’s excess cash and whether the firm’s class B stock is a buy.

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Facebook and Instagram parent Meta has reported first-quarter growth.

Microsoft reported a strong fiscal third quarter

E-commerce and advertising growth drove Amazon's first-quarter results.

Southwest Airlines’ first quarter results arrived as expected.

Berkshire Hathaways' annual meetings

What are you listening for at this weekend's meeting?

Charlie Munger issued a warning about commercial property loans

Do you see Munger and Buffett doing something during this banking crisis?

What has Warren Buffet done during past recessions and what can investors learn from him?

Berkshire Hathaway stocks offer two types, Class A and Class B. What are the similarities and what are the differences?

What are a few stocks in Berkshire's portfolio that Morningstar considers undervalued?