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Ford CEO Mulally Comments on Federal Loans for Fuel Efficient Cars

The Department of Energy announced that Ford would received $5.5 billion in loans meant to modify factories to make more fuel efficient vehicles. In my opinion, most government driven attempts at industrial policy are destined to fail, but in the ...

June 23, 2009

Alan Mulally Comments on Ford’s Strategy

In late May, I posted an interview with Ford Motor Company's Chairman Bill Ford regarding the company's plans for battery technology. CNBC interviewed Ford's CEO Alan Mulally today. Topics covered include Ford's product lineup, plans for hybrid vehicles, the impact ...

June 17, 2009

Bill Ford Interview on Battery Technology

I found an interesting video interview with Bill Ford that is applicable to recent articles on this site regarding electric vehicle technologies. Ever since Berkshire Hathaway announced its investment in BYD, I have tried to follow developments in the industry ...

May 25, 2009

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Greg Abel’s Unique ChallengeDecember 31, 2025
Greg Abel takes over as Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, 2026, a job that will involve at least three major challenges.
Warren Buffett’s Thanksgiving LetterNovember 11, 2025
Warren Buffett's Thanksgiving Letter sheds more light on why he decided to retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
Daily Journal Accused of Incorrect AccountingJuly 29, 2025
Daily Journal has been accused of incorrectly accounting for software development costs by an activist investor seeking a consulting contract.
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This post is a list of books that I read in the second quarter of 2025, including The Snowball, The Haywire Heart, Plato's Republic, and the King James Bible
Greg Abel Steps into the SpotlightMay 19, 2025
Greg Abel will step into the spotlight at the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting with Warren Buffett sitting in the audience.
Warren Buffett’s Final BrushstrokesMay 5, 2025
Warren Buffett is retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway but he may still make a few final brushstrokes on his canvas as Chairman.
Berkshire Hathaway’s Diamond AnniversaryApril 30, 2025
Warren Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway sixty years ago. It is possible that major announcements will be made at the annual meeting.
Writing in PrivateApril 14, 2025
Writing is an important tool for personal intellectual development even if you never intend to share your work with others.
Warren Buffett’s Thoughts on Trade in 2003April 7, 2025
In 2003, Warren Buffett wrote an article with a proposal to address the trade deficit. It deserves more attention in the current tariff debate.
What I’ve Been ReadingApril 3, 2025
This post is a list of books that I read in the first quarter of 2025, including The Lessons of History, American Journey, the works of Aristophanes, Plato, Xenophon, and more.
Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 Proxy StatementMarch 15, 2025
Berkshire has introduced a retirement age of eighty for most directors, a surprising development given Warren Buffett's prior statements.
Buffett & Munger UnscriptedMarch 14, 2025
A new book by Alex Morris distills key insights and wisdom from three decades of Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings.
Warren Buffett on Berkshire’s ValuationMarch 3, 2025
Warren Buffett has typically avoided commenting on Berkshire's stock price, but he has provided some clues that are worth considering.
Berkshire Hathaway’s 2024 Annual ReportFebruary 26, 2025
My thoughts on Berkshire Hathaway's 2024 annual report and Warren Buffett's letter to shareholders.