New York, Jan 10, 2026, 10:06 EST — Market closed.
- Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares slipped 0.13% on Friday, ending the day at $499.10
- U.S. stocks closed at record highs despite a mixed December jobs report
- Attention shifts to Tuesday’s U.S. CPI release and the initial major bank earnings
Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares (BRK.B) edged down 0.13%, finishing Friday at $499.10. Roughly 3.4 million shares traded during the session.
The calm close still counts. As the new week begins, inflation figures and the kickoff of earnings season take center stage, setting the stage to shift rate outlooks quickly and reshape valuations for steady, index-heavy stocks like those Berkshire holds.
Friday’s move came after the U.S. jobs report showed payrolls increased by 50,000 in December, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.4%. Wage growth remained steady, prompting economists to predict the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady at its Jan. 27-28 meeting. “All roads lead to the unemployment rate,” said Olu Sonola, head of U.S. economic research at Fitch Ratings. reuters.com
Wall Street hit fresh highs again. The S&P 500 climbed 0.65%, closing at 6,966.28. The Nasdaq advanced 0.82% to 23,671.35, while the Dow gained 0.48% to 49,504.07. Chip stocks were the standout performers.
Berkshire knows the macro play well. Its insurance divisions take premiums upfront and invest that “float” until claims need paying. Changes in bond yields and credit spreads then flow through to investment income and, down the line, book value.
BRK.B climbed 0.74% Thursday but slipped back Friday, rattling between $496.41 and $500.28 during the session.
Chart watchers have their eyes on the key $500 mark. Barchart data shows the first resistance at $500.78 and support at $496.91. The stock’s 52-week range stretches from $440.10 up to $542.07.
However, the situation is double-edged. Higher-than-anticipated inflation could undermine bets on near-term rate cuts and weigh on stock valuations. On the flip side, if growth continues to slow, those “defensive” stocks investors flock to might begin factoring in softer freight, manufacturing, and consumer demand.
Barchart’s company calendar shows Berkshire’s upcoming earnings report set for Feb. 27.
As of Saturday, Berkshire’s official news release page had yet to post a date for its upcoming report.
Heading into Monday’s open, traders remain keyed on macro events: all eyes on Tuesday’s U.S. Consumer Price Index release and the first major bank earnings, led by JPMorgan. Then the spotlight will shift to the Fed’s Jan. 27-28 meeting.
