Warren Buffett Just Spent $2.6 Billion Buying 6 Stocks for Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio. Here's Why You Should Sell 2 Right Now.
Warren Buffett is widely considered one of the most successful investors in history. And when he buys stocks for his Berkshire Hathway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio, it can be profitable to pay attention. That said, everyone makes mistakes. And investors shouldn't blindly follow the legend's investment decisions despite his good track record. In the fourth quarter of 2024, Berkshire Hathaway bought shares in Occidental Petroleum, Verisign, Domino's Pizza, Pool Corp., Sirius XM (NASDAQ: SIRI), and Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ). Let's explore why the last two might underperform in 2025 as they grapple with changing consumer tastes and the potential impact of Trump's tariff policy. Sirius XM is one of Buffett's most perplexing long-term investments. Berkshire added around $281 million to its position in the fourth quarter, bringing the total value of its holdings to $2.7 billion -- a 35% stake in the company. However, with shares down by a whopping 53% over the last five years, it is proving to be a punishing bet.Continue reading

Warren Buffett is widely considered one of the most successful investors in history. And when he buys stocks for his Berkshire Hathway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio, it can be profitable to pay attention. That said, everyone makes mistakes. And investors shouldn't blindly follow the legend's investment decisions despite his good track record.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Berkshire Hathaway bought shares in Occidental Petroleum, Verisign, Domino's Pizza, Pool Corp., Sirius XM (NASDAQ: SIRI), and Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ). Let's explore why the last two might underperform in 2025 as they grapple with changing consumer tastes and the potential impact of Trump's tariff policy.
Sirius XM is one of Buffett's most perplexing long-term investments. Berkshire added around $281 million to its position in the fourth quarter, bringing the total value of its holdings to $2.7 billion -- a 35% stake in the company. However, with shares down by a whopping 53% over the last five years, it is proving to be a punishing bet.