Berkshire Hathaway BRK.B Surges 0.84% on $2.25 Billion Volume (Rank 24) as Buffett Shifts Toward Healthcare and Long-Term Growth Sectors

On August 28, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Class B (BRK.B) rose 0.84% to $486.18, with a trading volume of $2.25 billion, ranking 24th in market activity. The stock closed near its 52-week range of $437.90–$542.07, reflecting moderate investor interest amid broader market movements.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $1.8 billion stake in UnitedHealth Group (UNH) in its Q2 13F filing, signaling renewed focus on healthcare. The investment followed Buffett’s public endorsement of the insurer, contrasting with portfolio adjustments that included trimming Apple (AAPL) and Bank of America (BAC). Analysts noted the shift highlights Berkshire’s strategic pivot toward sectors with long-term growth potential, though cash reserves remain elevated amid cautious market conditions.

Buffett’s recent comments on railroad merger rumors, dismissing speculation around BNSF and CSX, further stabilized investor sentiment. While the conglomerate’s insurance and energy segments face macroeconomic headwinds, its diversified holdings—spanning finance, manufacturing, and retail—continue to anchor its market resilience. The lack of dividend yields and high price-to-earnings ratios underscore the stock’s appeal to growth-oriented investors rather than income seekers.

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