In Case You Missed It:
Greg Abel in Tokyo on CNBC (Podcast) (Transcript)
Some interesting details on Tungaloy, Alphabet, the Japanese trading houses, Tokio Marine, and how Berkshire is going to integrate Taylor Morrison with Clayton Homes.
Berkshire Robbed! Twice!
Robbers broke into a BNSF train and stole Brooks shoes.
Squishmallows Movie
More Korean Net Nets
The Smart Phone Era 2010s to 2020s
This Week in Berkshire History
August 30, 1930: Warren Edward Buffett born
August 31, 2005: Recreational vehicle manufacturer Forest River acquired.
August 31, 2020: Berkshire announces it has taken a 5% stake in five of the leading Japanese trading companies (sogo shosha).
September 1, 2023: Berkshire Hathaway Energy pays $3.3 billion for an additional 50% interest in Cove Point LNG, increasing its ownership to 75%.
September 4, 2002: Berkshire acquires Garan, Incorporated, maker of GaranamalsR
That’s it for this week. Hit reply and let me know what you think. What have you been reading that’s worth sharing? Let me know in the comments.
Stay Rational!
Adam






