Gates Foundation Selling Should Have Limited Impact on Berkshire’s Stock Price
When Warren Buffett decided to leave the bulk of his fortune to charity, he opted to leverage the existing infrastructure of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation rather than setting up his own foundation. Taking such a step was quite ...
The Giving Pledge Runs into Unwarranted Controversy
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates unveiled The Giving Pledge initiative in June which launched one of the most ambitious philanthropic initiatives in history and has the potential to generate hundreds of billions of dollars in gifts over the next few ...
Apple Leads Microsoft in Market Cap Race
Apple has overtaken Microsoft to claim the number two spot in the ranking of American companies as measured by market capitalization. At $222 billion, Apple only trails Exxon Mobil which has a $279 billion market cap. Microsoft's market capitalization fell ...
Warren Buffett’s Advice For Enterprising Investors
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates appeared at Columbia Business School yesterday and answered questions from students for over an hour. The full video is provided below and a transcript has been posted documenting the full session. Read this article for ...
Bill Gates on BBC: Buffett is Unique Leader
In an extensive interview with the BBC, Bill Gates provides some insight regarding his relationship with Warren Buffett. Among other details, we learn more about Mr. Buffett's computer skills, management style, and views on philanthropy. Read this article for more ...