Here are Warren Buffett’s 15 largest stock holdings

Warren Buffett’s famed stock portfolio has grown to a market value of $281.17 billion at the end of 2020, with a cumulative actual price for the entire portfolio of $108.62 billion. Last year, Berkshire earned $4.9 billion in realized capital gains and $26.7 billion in net unrealized gains from its stock holdings. In Buffett’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) shareholders, the renowned stock picker shared the 15 common stocks that had the largest market value at the end… Source link

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2nd Democrat calls for investigation of DeSantis’s vaccine distribution

WASHINGTON — The sole Democrat elected to statewide office in Florida is calling on the U.S. House of Representatives coronavirus committee to investigate the state’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, for “alleged political favoritism” in coronavirus vaccine distribution. That call comes in a letter that Florida’s agriculture commissioner, Nikki Fried, will send on Monday morning to Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., who heads the coronavirus committee, and Rep. Steve Scalise of… Source link

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Yahoo DFS Basketball: Monday Picks

The NBA tips off the week with seven games on the schedule Monday. Among the exciting matchups is the Sixers hosting the Pacers and the Pelicans taking on the Jazz. Let’s try to add to the fun by hopefully winning some cash on Yahoo. Here are some players to consider for your entries, as well as a few to possibly avoid. GUARDS LaMelo Ball, CHA at POR ($37): Ball has been locked in offensively during the Hornets’ current West Coast trip, scoring at least 20 points in all four games. That… Source link

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Bitcoin rises 6% as risk assets rally; Citi says at a 'tipping point' – Yahoo Finance

TipRanks Goldman Sachs Predicts Over 50% Rally for These 2 Stocks Stocks started this year with heft gains, edged back last week, and now are rising again. The big tech giants led the moves, with volatility in Apple and Amazon leading the NASDAQ on its gyrations. The strategy team at investment bank Goldman Sachs have taken notice of the market shakeups, and are working out what it means for investors. According to macro strategist Gurpreet Gill, watching bond yields and stock values closely,… Source link

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Yahoo DFS Hockey: Monday Picks

There are seven games in the NHL on Monday with Colorado the largest favorite on the docket by a considerable margin. The Flames are also receiving notable chalk. Once again, the highest over/under totals are in the three North Division matchups, and the Hurricanes-Panther and Avalanche-Sharks matchups could also be high scoring. Here are some leans and fades to consider when assembling your lineups.  GOALIE Jordan Binnington, STL at ANH ($34): The Ducks have scored the fewest goals per game… Source link

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Bitcoin’s Long-Term Value Doubted Due to ESG, Tighter Rules

(Bloomberg) — Bitcoin is nursing losses after its worst weekly plunge in almost a year and on one view its longer term outlook could be even worse because of environmental concerns and tightening regulations. The sheer amount of energy needed to mine Bitcoin and the prospect that governments will create more obstacles for the largest cryptocurrency point to the token losing “most of its value over time,” BCA Research Inc. said. The expense and slowness of Bitcoin transactions make it… Source link

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Texas electricity firm files for bankruptcy citing $1.8 billion in claims from grid operator

The Guardian A Texas city had a bold new climate plan – until a gas company got involved The fossil fuel industry is using the same playbook to fight city climate plans around the country People wait in long lines at HEB grocery store in Austin, Texas, on 17 February. Photograph: Montinique Monroe/Getty Images When the city of Austin drafted a plan to shift away from fossil fuels, the local gas company was fast on the scene to try to scale back the ambition of the effort. Like many cities… Source link

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SoftBank unit to invest $4.7bn in Yahoo-Line integration

TOKYO — SoftBank Group affiliate Z Holdings on Monday said it will invest 500 billion yen ($4.7 billion) and hire 5,000 AI engineers over five years after completing a merger with popular messaging app Line. By launching new services and creating synergies in businesses like online advertising, the combined entity aims to generate 2 trillion yen in revenue and 225 billion yen in operating profit by fiscal year 2023. The business plan is Z Holdings’ most detailed strategy yet in countering the… Source link

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Jodie Foster thanked Aaron Rodgers after Golden Globe win

Though she isn’t sure why it started in the first place, Jodie Foster followed through on her promise on Sunday night at the Golden Globes. Foster, in her acceptance speech after winning the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in “The Mauritanian,” thanked Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Aaron Rodgers thanked Foster during MVP speech Rodgers made plenty of news during his speech after winning the NFL’s MVP award earlier this month, most notably by vaguely announcing… Source link

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Luka Doncic rookie card sells for $4.6 million

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic set another NBA record on Sunday afternoon. This time, though, Doncic himself had nothing to do with it. A Doncic rookie card sold for $4.6 million on Sunday, according to collector Bolillo Lajan San and the Dallas Morning News. The National Treasures Auto Logoman 1/1 card is autographed by Doncic, and is reportedly the highest priced basketball card ever sold. The sale, coincidentally, went down on Doncic’s 22nd birthday. The deal shattered previous known… Source link

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