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Buffett heir makes first big Berkshire shake-up: Delta joins, UnitedHealth gone

Berkshire’s Portfolio Shift After Buffett Raises Eyebrows

Berkshire Hathaway raised its Alphabet stake to nearly 58 million shares worth $17 billion as of March 31, up from 17.8 million shares last quarter. The company also bought 39.8 million Delta Air Lines shares and exited Amazon, Visa, Mastercard, and UnitedHealth. Berkshire’s 13F holdings dropped to $263.1 billion and 90 line items in Greg Abel’s first quarter as CEO.
Buffett heir makes first big Berkshire shake-up: Delta joins, UnitedHealth gone

Buffett heir makes first big Berkshire shake-up: Delta joins, UnitedHealth gone

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new $2.65 billion stake in Delta Air Lines and sharply increased its Alphabet holdings in its first-quarter filing under CEO Greg Abel. The company exited UnitedHealth, Amazon, Visa, and Mastercard. UnitedHealth shares fell over 2% Monday after Berkshire’s exit. Berkshire’s U.S.-listed equity portfolio stood at $263.1 billion as of March 31.
Monday Test Ahead for Berkshire After Abel’s $24 Billion Portfolio Move

Monday Test Ahead for Berkshire After Abel’s $24 Billion Portfolio Move

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $2.65 billion stake in Delta Air Lines and new positions in Macy’s and Alphabet, while exiting Amazon, UnitedHealth, Visa, and Mastercard, according to its May 15 SEC filing. Berkshire’s Class B shares closed Friday at $482.70, down 0.3% for the day but up 1.4% for the week. Delta and Macy’s rose in after-hours trading. The filing was released after the market closed.
Inflation-Proof Portfolio 2026: 5 Assets Still Standing After May’s Volatility Shock

Inflation-Proof Portfolio 2026: 5 Assets Still Standing After May’s Volatility Shock

Oil surged to $126.41 a barrel before settling at $108.17, fueling inflation and pushing U.S. investors toward hedges like short Treasury bills, TIPS, gold, and silver. The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge rose 3.5% year-over-year in March, its fastest pace since May 2023. Gasoline prices jumped 24.1% in March. The three-month Treasury yield stood at 3.68% on April 30.
AEP Stock Watch: Vanguard’s 7.5% Stake Lands As Jennison Trims Before Earnings

AEP Stock Watch: Vanguard’s 7.5% Stake Lands As Jennison Trims Before Earnings

Vanguard disclosed a 7.51% passive stake in American Electric Power, owning 40.8 million shares, according to an SEC filing. Jennison Associates cut its AEP holding by 2%, while Teacher Retirement System of Texas increased its stake by 30.7%. The filings come ahead of AEP’s May 5 earnings call. AEP shares closed Thursday at $137.11, up 1.99%.
SCHD Draws Fresh Attention After New Dividend and 2026 Reconstitution

SCHD Draws Fresh Attention After New Dividend and 2026 Reconstitution

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF paid a $0.2569 per-share dividend for March, up 3.3% from last year, and finished a major reshuffle in its annual index reset. SCHD drew $4 billion in Q1 inflows as U.S. dividend funds saw their strongest start since 2020. The fund now holds 104 stocks, with Chevron and ConocoPhillips still its largest positions. Health care and tech exposure rose, while energy and materials fell.
SCHD ETF Rebalance Adds Abbott, UnitedHealth as Dividend Fund Inflows Hit 4-Year High

SCHD ETF Rebalance Adds Abbott, UnitedHealth as Dividend Fund Inflows Hit 4-Year High

Schwab’s U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) increased health care holdings to 18.5% in its annual rebalance, adding Abbott Laboratories and UnitedHealth Group near the top at about 3.8% each. SCHD attracted $4 billion in Q1 as U.S. dividend funds pulled in $24.1 billion, the highest first-quarter inflow in four years. SCHD closed at $30.48 Monday, up 0.13%.
Charles Schwab Expands Money Talk as Fresh Filings Show Farallon, Elevation Point Cut SCHW Stakes

Charles Schwab Expands Money Talk as Fresh Filings Show Farallon, Elevation Point Cut SCHW Stakes

Charles Schwab added three Certified Financial Planners to its Money Talk column as filings showed Farallon Capital and Elevation Point cut Schwab holdings last quarter. Schwab reported $32.5 billion in February net new assets and a 9% rise in new accounts. Shares rose 1.8% to $94.74 in early trading. The firm warned its first-quarter revenue outlook could change if client activity shifts.
Buffett steps down at Berkshire: Abel inherits an Apple-heavy portfolio — and a new Alphabet stake

Buffett steps down at Berkshire: Abel inherits an Apple-heavy portfolio — and a new Alphabet stake

Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at year-end, with Greg Abel taking over. Berkshire’s latest regulatory filing showed Apple remained its largest stock holding at $60.7 billion, while a new $4.3 billion Alphabet position ranked tenth. Berkshire’s Class A shares slipped 0.1% on Dec. 31. The company ended September with $381.7 billion in cash and equivalents.
Two Vanguard ETFs are back in focus as 2026 starts — VOO vs VGT debate heats up

Two Vanguard ETFs are back in focus as 2026 starts — VOO vs VGT debate heats up

U.S. equity funds saw $16.9 billion in net inflows for the week ending Dec. 31, according to LSEG Lipper. Investors favored low-cost ETFs like Vanguard’s VOO and VGT, which now holds $114.3 billion in assets with Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft making up over 44%. The S&P 500 rose more than 16% in 2025. Strategists warn 2026 returns may hinge on broader earnings growth beyond megacap tech.
Voya and Kempner just trimmed Lincoln National stock — what new filings show

Voya and Kempner just trimmed Lincoln National stock — what new filings show

Voya Investment Management and Kempner Capital Management cut their Lincoln National Corp holdings in Q3, reporting a combined 176,822 shares worth about $7.1 million as of Sept. 30, SEC filings show. Lincoln National shares recently traded near a 12-month high, with a market value of $7.98 billion. The company declared a 45-cent quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 2. Institutional investors hold about 73% of the stock.
Vanguard Says Flip the 60/40 Portfolio for 2026: Bonds Back, AI Risks Rising

Vanguard Says Flip the 60/40 Portfolio for 2026: Bonds Back, AI Risks Rising

Vanguard is signaling a shift from the traditional 60/40 portfolio, recommending a 40% stocks, 60% bonds mix for the next decade. The firm’s latest model projects U.S. equity returns of 3.5% to 5.5% annually through 2035. Higher bond yields and lofty stock valuations underpin the move. Vanguard stresses the guidance is long-term and not a short-term market call.
Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Outlook December 2025: New CEO, Dividend Power and Analyst Forecasts

Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Outlook December 2025: New CEO, Dividend Power and Analyst Forecasts

Coca-Cola shares traded around $69–70 intraday on December 11, 2025, down from late-November highs above $73 but well above the 52-week low. The board named Henrique Braun as CEO effective March 31, 2026, with James Quincey moving to Executive Chairman. KO delivered an estimated 11.9% one-year return, lagging the S&P 500 but outperforming its industry.

Stock Market Today

  • Meta Earnings Beat but Wall Street Worried Over AI Spending
    June 8, 2026, 11:19 AM EDT. Meta Platforms reported a robust 33% revenue jump to $56.3 billion and exceeded earnings expectations in Q1, driven by AI-enhanced ad sales. However, shares dropped sharply post-earnings due to concerns over Meta's aggressive AI investment plans. The company aims to increase 2026 capital expenditures to $125-$145 billion, potentially spending over half its projected $253 billion revenue on AI initiatives. CEO Mark Zuckerberg's heavy AI focus raises fears about long-term returns amid sustained losses in Reality Labs. While AI boosts ad growth-19% more impressions and 12% higher prices-the market remains cautious about Meta's valuation, currently under 19 times 2026 earnings estimates. Investors face a high-risk, potential high-reward scenario as AI monetization efforts continue.

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$95 Billion Dividend ETF May Not Be As Safe As It Looks

$95 Billion Dividend ETF May Not Be As Safe As It Looks

8 June 2026
SCHD’s top 10 holdings now make up about 43.5% of assets, raising concentration risk just as investors pile in for safety after a tech-led selloff; with $95.17 billion in assets, a 3.24% yield, and a 0.06% expense ratio, SCHD traded up 0.4% to $32.44 Monday, but its performance and risk profile now hinge more than ever on a handful of big stocks.
Oil Pops, Tech Moves Sideways as Iran-Israel Tensions Flare

Oil Pops, Tech Moves Sideways as Iran-Israel Tensions Flare

8 June 2026
Wall Street’s main indexes rebounded at Monday’s open as chip stocks recovered and easing Middle East tensions offset an early oil price jump; the Dow rose 0.26%, S&P 500 gained 0.77%, and Nasdaq advanced 1.38%, after Friday’s tech rout and amid concerns the Fed may keep policy tighter for longer following strong U.S. jobs data.
Wall Street Hit With New AI Bubble Jitters as Doubts Grow

Wall Street Hit With New AI Bubble Jitters as Doubts Grow

8 June 2026
U.S. stocks rebounded Monday after a $2 trillion wipeout led by chip stocks, but investors are questioning whether massive AI spending can deliver durable earnings as strong jobs data dims hopes for Fed rate cuts, raising pressure on high-priced growth shares.
Mortgage Rates Fall but Buyers Still Face Pressure

Mortgage Rates Fall but Buyers Still Face Pressure

8 June 2026
U.S. mortgage rates dipped to 6.48% from 6.53%, offering slight relief as the housing market faces falling listing prices—down 2.4% year-over-year to $429,500—but persistent high borrowing costs and strong jobs data threaten to push rates higher, risking further pressure on home sales and affordability.
QQQ Slides 4.8% But Options Market Sends Mixed Signals

QQQ Slides 4.8% But Options Market Sends Mixed Signals

8 June 2026
QQQ jumped 1.6% to $716.47 Monday after a 4.8% drop, as options data showed traders cautious but not panicked; the rebound follows a tech selloff sparked by Fed rate fears and AI spending doubts, while upcoming Nasdaq-100 rebalancing and new ETF competition add uncertainty for investors.
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