Daniel Foelber

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Energy and Industrials Writer at The Motley Fool (U.S.)

Editor-in-Chief at esgREVIEW Magazine

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3 Red-Hot Dividend Stocks to Buy in May That Are Up Between 9% and 27% in 1 Month

3 days ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber |Scott Levine |Lee Samaha

The broader stock market indexes have been on a tear in recent weeks, fueled by a rally in megacap growth stocks. But plenty of dividend stocks have also joined the party, like Deere (DE 0.43%), Energy Transfer (ET 1.01%), and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII -0.56%). All three stocks are up big in the last month. Here's why they are still worth buying in May.
Warren Buffett Grew Berkshire Into a $1 Trillion Company. Can Greg Abel Take It to $2 Trillion?

5 days ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber

Between 1964 and 2024, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -1.05%) (BRK.B -0.83%) achieved a staggering 5,502,284% gain compared to 39,054% for the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.58%) with dividends reinvested. Compounded annually, Berkshire rose 19.9% versus 10.4% for the index, with dividends reinvested. During those 60 years, Warren Buffett and his team built Berkshire from a small friends and family operation to a $1.1 trillion market cap at the time of this writing.
Should investors be concerned about Berkshire Hathaway's record $348 billion cash position and third consecutive quarter of no stock buybacks?

6 days ago | fool.com.au | Daniel Foelber

This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated. On May 3, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) reported its first-quarter 2025 results and hosted its annual shareholder meeting in Omaha.
Should Investors Be Concerned About Berkshire Hathaway's Record $348 Billion Cash Position and Third Consecutive Quarter of No Stock Buybacks?

6 days ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber

On May 3, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.20%) (BRK.B 0.28%) reported its first-quarter 2025 results and hosted its annual shareholder meeting in Omaha. One of the standouts from the earnings release was Berkshire's position in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term Treasury bills, which increased by 84% over the past year from $188.99 billion as of March 31, 2024, to a whopping $347.68 billion as of March 31, 2025. Yet even with all that cash, Berkshire elected not to repurchase its own stock.
Warren Buffett Isn't Seeing Enough Opportunities in the Stock Market. Should Investors Be Concerned?

6 days ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber

The 60th annual Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.20%) (BRK.B 1.13%) shareholder meeting didn't disappoint. Warren Buffett gave investors a healthy portion of wisdom, jokes, and insights on the stock market and economy. However, Berkshire Hathaway's position in risk-free assets like cash, cash equivalents, and Treasury bills continues to surge while its holdings in public equities have dramatically decreased in recent years.
Should Investors Be Concerned About Berkshire Hathaway's Record $348 Billion Cash Position and Third Consecutive Quarter of No Stock Buybacks?

1 week ago | nasdaq.com | Daniel Foelber

On May 3, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) reported its first-quarter 2025 results and hosted its annual shareholder meeting in Omaha. One of the standouts from the earnings release was Berkshire's position in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term Treasury bills, which increased by 84% over the past year from $188.99 billion as of March 31, 2024, to a whopping $347.68 billion as of March 31, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now?
Is the Value Stock a Buy at an All-Time High?

1 week ago | finance.yahoo.com | Daniel Foelber

Berkshire isn’t the same company it was three years ago. The spotlight now falls on its insurance businesses, not its positions in public companies. A large cash position makes it a safe choice for risk-averse investors. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) blasted to a new all-time high on May 2 just in time for its 60th annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, last Saturday.
Berkshire Hathaway's Operating Earnings Fell: Is the Value Stock a Buy at an All-Time High?

1 week ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.06%) (BRK.B 0.18%) blasted to a new all-time high on May 2 just in time for its 60th annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, last Saturday. The stock is crushing the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.77%) year to date. It's up 14%, compared to a 4.5% decline in the index. The winning streak goes beyond the past few months. Berkshire has outperformed the S&P 500 during the past year and past three years, and has nearly tripled during the past five years while the S&P 500 has doubled.
Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Tesla Helped Propel This Vanguard ETF Over 13% Higher in 9 Days. Here's Why It's Still a Buy Now.

1 week ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber

The S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.77%) closed higher for nine consecutive trading days from April 21 to May 2. It marked the first nine-day winning streak since 2004. The market rebound came as investors digested strong earnings reports from top tech-focused companies and positive trade talks, and grew hopeful of easing tariff tensions. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with outsized exposure to growth stocks have been surging.
Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Netflix Helped Propel This Vanguard ETF 9% Higher in 8 Days. Here's Why It's Still a Buy Now.

1 week ago | fool.com | Daniel Foelber

A better grasp of the current tariff situation and a generally strong earnings season have helped the market rally in recent weeks, with the major indexes all recovering significantly from losses earlier this year. Many of the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that follow these indexes have recovered as well. The Vanguard Communications ETF (VOX 0.44%) soared 9.3% in just eight trading days, from market close on April 21 to May 1.

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