https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/berkshire-hathaway-boosted-stake-in-alphabet-homebuilders-in-the-second-quarterContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/berkshire-hathaway-boosted-stake-in-alphabet-homebuilders-in-the-second-quarterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/berkshire-hathaway-boosted-stake-in-alphabet-homebuilders-in-the-second-quarter#u44770Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:05:45 +0000Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Alphabet by 83% and invested in homebuilders during the second quarter. The conglomerate, led by Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel, deployed nearly $35 billion from its cash hoard. Berkshire also exited Constellation and slashed stakes in banks.Why it mattersThe moves reflect Berkshire's strategy under Greg Abel, who has been tapping the company's cash pile to make new investments. The Alphabet stake boost is notable given the tech giant's growing influence in the market. Berkshire's investment decisions often signal confide