Motley Fool Money NASA Doubles Down on the Moon
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Mar 2, 2026 
Rachel Warren, Fool analyst who breaks down aerospace and AI spending, and Matt Frankel, investing analyst focused on equities and tech infrastructure, dive into NASA’s faster Artemis cadence. They discuss NASA rescheduling missions, what counts as a moon landing now, and which defense and space contractors stand to benefit. Short, topical, and forward-looking conversation.
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Greg Abel Pledges Continuity At Berkshire
- Greg Abel's inaugural letter emphasized continuity at Berkshire, pledging to preserve Buffett's decentralized culture and focus on integrity over short-term gains.
- Abel clarified Buffett remains active as chairman, available in-office five days a week, signaling steady stewardship during transition.
Berkshire's Cash Pile Masks Underwriting Weakness
- Berkshire holds a $373.3 billion cash pile while Q4 operating earnings fell about 30%, driven by a 54% drop in underwriting profit and 25% lower insurance investment income.
- Lower short-term rates and new capital entering insurance pressured returns, and Berkshire chose to write less P&C business to preserve underwriting discipline.
Watch For Operational Fixes Over Risky Acquisitions
- Expect Greg Abel to take a measured, operationally focused approach rather than flashy stock-picking, emphasizing efficiency in subsidiaries like energy and rail.
- Abel moved to directly oversee the equity portfolio and is refusing to force buys in expensive markets.