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Berkshire's unusually modern bet on Alphabet forces a fresh look at Warren Buffett’s playbook

Berkshire Hathaway’s Alphabet stake has surged $415 million in just a week, reaching nearly $5.35 billion as shares climbed 8.4%. The move has reignited debate over whether the traditionally cautious firm is warming to high-risk, AI-driven growth. Alphabet’s rally was boosted by Berkshire’s disclosure and positive reception of Google’s new Gemini 3 AI model, even as other tech stocks lagged. Source link

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How to choose a mutual fund: A beginner’s simple step-by-step guide

Start investing with an amount you’re comfortable with and review your mutual fund’s performance every six months or annually. Stay invested if it meets your goals and outperforms peers; otherwise, consider alternatives. For beginners, a simple, well-diversified equity or balanced fund via SIP is ideal. Discipline, periodic review, and letting compounding work are key to long-term wealth creation. Source link

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Global oil prices under pressure: What’s driving the decline and what lies ahead

Global oil markets have entered a bearish phase, with U.S. crude sliding below $60 per barrel, down over 20% from January highs. Surging U.S. output, gradual unwinding of OPEC+ cuts, and tepid demand—especially in China—have created persistent oversupply. With inventories at multi-year highs, near-term prices are expected to remain under pressure, while structural factors cap any sustained rallies in 2026.Global oil markets have entered a bearish phase, with U.S. crude sliding below $60 per barrel, down over 20% from January highs. Surging U.S. output, gradual unwinding of OPEC+ cuts, and tepid demand—especially in China—have created persistent oversupply. With inventories…