Berkshire Hathaway is now sitting on a record $397 billion in cash. And it’s not the only firm reluctant to invest in the stock market.

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Claim Berkshire Hathaway is now sitting on a record $397 billion in cash. And it’s not the only firm reluctant to invest in the stock market.
AI inference Neutral · 50%
Generated 2026-05-04 09:16

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Berkshire Hathaway has added to a giant pile of cash, and sending a message for investors to be patient.

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Original article published by MarketWatch on May 4, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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