Movers & Shakers: August 5, 2019
Stories moving the markets and shaking up the world.
Berkshire Hathaway profit hit by insurance underwriting decline
In total, insurance underwriting fell to $353 million from $943 million, a whopping 64 percent plunge.
Warren Buffett likes Bank of America even more
BofA gets more love from the Oracle of Omaha.
Justin Sun's lunch with Warren Buffett uncertain following cryptocurrency entrepreneur's apology
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun apologized on Thursday for ”over-marketing” and postponing his charity lunch with Warren Buffett.
Warren Buffett-Justin Sun charity lunch postponed
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun will have to wait a little longer to change Warren Buffett's opinion on digital currency.
Heirs who advocate for economic equality, important issues
There are many wealthy family members who fight against inequities they see in the world.
Walmart heir Jim Walton donates $1.2B of his fortune, report says
Walmart heir Jim Walton is giving away more than $1 billion of his fortune, joining other billionaires who recently announced they were giving a portion of their wealth to philanthropy.
Warren Buffett to donate $3.6B in Berkshire Hathaway shares to these five foundations
Buffett has gifted roughly $34 billion in Berkshire Hathaway shares to philanthropic endeavors.
These high-profile figures will not be leaving a lot of their fortunes to their children
These high-profile figures have announced that they will not be leaving any of their fortune to their children.
Warren Buffett praises Alex Rodriguez's business sense: 'He's got a money mind'
In a detailed interview with Sports Illustrated, former New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez talks about his business, his mishaps and how he got back on his feet.
These are the richest people in each state: report
These are the wealthiest people in each of the 50 U.S. states.
Warren Buffett denies tensions with Kraft Heinz partner despite company troubles: report
Warren Buffett has denied any tensions with Brazilian equity firm 3G Capital, despite troubles with Kraft Heinz.
Warren Buffett breaks million-dollar tradition at Tron CEO's request
Warren Buffett is moving his annual private lunch about 3,000 miles west at the request of Chinese entrepreneur and auction winner Justin Sun.
Warren Buffett's personal golf club set nets nearly $40,000 at auction
A set of personalized golf clubs once owned by Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett sold for nearly $40,000 at auction.
Alex Rodriguez visits 'mentor' Warren Buffett, hails him as 'embodiment of American values'
Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez shared a sweet message regarding his visit with Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett.
Bill Gates, Warren Buffett's Dairy Queen shift draws laughs from customers
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates briefly ditched software for soft-serve during a recent visit to Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting Warren Buffett.
Winning bidder of Warren Buffett’s private lunch revealed as Tron CEO Justin Sun
Cryptocurrency pioneer Justin Sun was revealed as the person who placed the record-breaking bid of $4,567,888 to have a private lunch with Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett.
Warren Buffett’s private lunch auction receives winning bid
The winning bid to have lunch with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chairman Warren Buffett was $4.57 million by an anonymous person.
AOC, like Warren Buffett, slams CEOs of failing banks
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took aim at corporate executives on Saturday, claiming they escaped repercussions for negatively affecting the public and the economy.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reveals Amazon stake worth $900M
Buffett confirmed the firm’s investment in Amazon at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting earlier this month.