Berkshire has eliminated 10% of outstanding shares as Buffett values the enduring power of buybacks

Berkshire Hathaway has reduced a sizable chuck of share count through buybacks in recent years as Warren Buffett views the repurchase program as an effective way to reward long-term shareholders. Over the past five and a half years (22 quarters), the conglomerate has repurchased nearly $75 billion worth of...

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