Summary

• Berkshire Hathaway is well-positioned to outperform the S&P 500 during near-term market turbulence, given its defensive portfolio and record $397B cash reserves.
• BRK.B's limited exposure to speculative AI trades and focus on stable, cash-generating businesses provides downside protection as the S&P 500 shows signs of fragility.
• The company's cash fortress generates significant interest income and offers flexibility to capitalize on market dislocations, supporting a 'buy' rating.
• With a low beta and a forward P/E of 24x, BRK.B offers relative stability and modest upside versus the broader market in a volatile environment.
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Introduction & Investment Thesis

The S&P 500 (SPY) may finally have topped in the near term.

Yesterday, the index closed below its 50 DMA (day moving average) after Micron’s (MU) earnings failed to boost

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