Buffett Slows Buybacks, Sells Stocks

The video discusses Warren Buffett's challenges in deploying Berkshire Hathaway's $144 billion cash pile, highlighting difficulties in finding acquisitions and the limited stock buybacks. Despite these challenges, Berkshire's businesses, particularly the railroad sector, showed resilience and profit growth. However, inflation and supply chain issues are impacting costs, especially in building products, leading to price increases. Buffett had previously warned about these economic pressures, which continue to affect the company's operations.

What has been a significant challenge for Warren Buffett in recent years regarding Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves?

• Finding new investors

• Making large acquisitions

• Reducing company debt

• Expanding into new markets

Which Berkshire business achieved a record profit in the recent quarter?

• GEICO

• Dairy Queen

• BNSF Railway

• Berkshire Hathaway Energy

What factor contributed to the record profit of BNSF Railway?

• Reduction in fuel costs

• Increased rail traffic and productivity efforts

• New government contracts

• Expansion into international markets

How has inflation affected Berkshire's building products companies?

• They have reduced their workforce

• They have lowered product prices

• They have faced higher costs for materials like lumber and steel

• They have expanded their product lines

What strategy has Berkshire used to manage increased costs due to inflation?

• Cutting employee salaries

• Passing some costs onto customers

• Halting production temporarily

• Absorbing all costs internally