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Warren Buffett tells CNBC he initiated Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Alphabet

Warren Buffett confirms Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Alphabet, with successor Greg Abel significantly increasing the position.

By · Published July 15, 2026 at 13:26 UTC · Updated July 18, 2026 at 03:26 UTC

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Warren Buffett informed CNBC that he initiated Berkshire Hathaway's investment in Alphabet. This move is part of a broader strategy involving AI stocks, with Greg Abel having tied 30% of the company's $348 billion portfolio to two AI-focused holdings.

Coverage from CNBC, qz.com, and Yahoo Finance emphasizes the leadership's role in these acquisitions. The Motley Fool reports that Abel recently increased a position in a Dow Jones stock by 200%, while MSN examines whether Alphabet meets the 'rule of 40' metric.

Future developments center on whether the Alphabet investment remains a buy and the ongoing management of Berkshire Hathaway's $348 billion portfolio under Abel.

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Who initiated the investment in Alphabet?

Warren Buffett told CNBC that he initiated the investment.

How much of Berkshire's portfolio is tied to AI stocks?

According to Yahoo Finance, Greg Abel tied 30% of the $348 billion portfolio to two AI stocks.

What action did Greg Abel take regarding the position?

The Motley Fool reports that Abel recently increased the position by 200%.

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Warren Buffett Alphabet Berkshire Hathaway Greg Abel AI Stocks

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