Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBerkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel (Reuters)Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO, has initiated significant financial manoeuvres, signalling a potential shift from Warren Buffett's long-standing operational philosophy. Abel's actions include a $6.8 billion acquisition of home builder Taylor Morrison and $10 billion stock investment in Alphabet, Google's parent company. He plans to consolidate Taylor Morrison with Berkshire’s existing site-built homebuilding operations, indicating a more active management style than his predecessor. The investment in Alphabet is part of the tech giant's broader plan to raise $80 billion for its artificial intelligence infrastructure. Buffett praised Abel's swift and smooth execution of the deals, which were made with advice from Buffett and the board. In fullWarren Buffett’s successor reshapes empire with $10 billion AI gambleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel hinted that he may depart from Warren Buffett’s longtime hands-off operating model at the conglomerate as he announced a $6.8 billion cash…

Berkshire's purchase of homebuilder Taylor Morrison gives the conglomerate a larger foothold in housing and appears to have been struck at a bargain valuation.

Berkshire Hathaway’s new chief executive, Greg Abel, has signaled a potential departure from Warren Buffett’s long-held hands-off operating model, following the announcement of a…

The Taylor Morrison acquisition checks every box in Warren Buffett's playbook—except one.

The deal builds on a stake Berkshire has steadily expanded since late 2025, making Alphabet one of its biggest recent bets.

June 1 : Alphabet is looking to raise $80 billion in equity offerings, including via an investment deal with Berkshire Hathaway, the Google parent said on Monday, in its…

Buffett deal adds high-profile endorsement of Google parent's long-term strategy

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Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel started the week by inking a deal to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion, and he's followed that up on with a $10 billion…

The deal brings in Warren Buffett's diversified holding company as a major new investor, adding a high-profile endorsement of Alphabet's long-term AI and cloud strategy.

Berkshire Hathaway is deploying its vast cash reserves. Greg Abel has committed $16.8 billion in two days. This includes a $10 billion investment in Alphabet and the acquisition…

Berkshire Hathaway has invested an additional $10 billion in Alphabet, acquiring Class A and Class C shares, signaling a strong commitment to artificial intelligence.

Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to invest $10 billion in Alphabet through a private placement as part of the Google parents $80 billion fundraising plan focused on AI expansion. The…

Berkshire Hathaway is set to buy $10 billion of discounted Alphabet stock, and recently announced an $8.5 billion acquisition.

Alphabet is raising $80 billion to scale its AI infrastructure, backed by a $10 billion private investment from Warren Buffett. The company expects capital spending to hit $190…

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel started the week by inking a deal to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion, and he's followed that up on with a $10 billion…

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Greg Abel on his first big acquisition, of homebuilder Taylor Morrison: “enabling us to deliver the dream of homeownership to more Americans.”