Motley Fool Money Warren Buffett’s Last Hurrah
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Feb 18, 2026 
Rachel Warren, Motley Fool analyst who covers companies and housing trends, and Lou Whiteman, Motley Fool market analyst, dig into Berkshire Hathaway’s latest moves and what they mean for capital allocation. They unpack the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount bidding drama and examine why luxury homebuilders are building fewer houses. Fast-paced market talk with sharp takes on big corporate shifts.
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Berkshire's Portfolio Shows A Boomer Tilt
- Berkshire's recent trades reflect a mature, value-oriented portfolio shifting from tech to consumer and insurance names.
- Lou Whiteman says that size makes it hard for Berkshire to find moves that materially change performance under Greg Abel's tenure.
Buffett's Final Moves Signal Cautious Shift
- Berkshire trimmed Apple slightly and cut most of its Amazon stake while adding New York Times, Domino's, Chubb, and Chevron.
- Rachel Warren notes these moves reflect Buffett-era stock picking and may presage a focus on operating subsidiaries under Greg Abel.
Pay A Dividend To Complement The Cash Hoard
- Consider a dividend to deliver immediate shareholder value while retaining cash for opportunistic deals.
- Lou Whiteman argues Berkshire can both hold a big rainy-day fund and start paying a dividend to boost total return.