The Berkshire Hathaway Story Nobody Cares About

John Reeves, The Motley Fool
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In the following video, Motley Fool contributor John Reeves takes a look at S&P's downgrade of Berkshire Hathaway's credit rating, from an AA+, to an AA. John highlights the concerns that S&P has with Berkshire at the moment, and also discusses some other factors that may have contributed to the downgrade. He then tells investors whether this is cause for alarm, or simply more background noise.

Thanks to the savvy of investing legend Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway's book value per share has grown a mind-blowing 586,817% over the past 48 years. But with Buffett aging, and Berkshire rapidly evolving, is this insurance conglomerate still a buy today? In The Motley Fool's premium report on the company, Berkshire expert Joe Magyer provides investors with key reasons to buy as well as important risks to watch out for. Click here now for instant access to Joe's take on Berkshire!


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