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Buffett’s Berkshire Stuns with Record Cash Hoard and Profit Surge Ahead of CEO Exit
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Buffett’s Berkshire Stuns with Record Cash Hoard and Profit Surge Ahead of CEO Exit

Q3 2025 Earnings Highlights Berkshire Hathaway delivered strong third-quarter results that surprised to the upside. Operating earnings — Buffett’s preferred metric which excludes investment swings — surged to $13.485 billion (about $9,376 per Class A share), up from $10.09 billion a year earlier reuters.com. This
1 November 2025

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    November 2, 2025, 2:52 PM EST. AI-generated note on XPF:CA (iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF, CAD-hedged) covers trading plans and current ratings. The Long Plan: buy near 15.39 with a target of 15.80 and a stop at 15.31. The Short Plan: sell near 15.80 with a target of 15.39 and a stop at 15.88. Ratings on November 2 show Near: Neutral, Mid: Weak, Long: Neutral. Updated AI-generated signals for XPF:CA are available, along with a chart for the ETF. As always, check the time stamp to confirm data freshness before acting.