Warren Buffett calls the late Charlie Munger ‘part older brother, part loving father’ in heartfelt tribute

Warren Buffett tours the grounds at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha Nebraska. David A. Grogan | CNBCWarren Buffett shared a heartfelt tribute to the late Charlie Munger, calling his business partner of 60 years the architect of today's Berkshire Hathaway.In his must-read annual letter Saturday, the...

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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: PINS, TTWO, EXPE

Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Pinterest — Shares slid 6% in extended trading after the image-sharing company issued a weaker-than-expected forecast. Pinterest also missed revenue estimates but beat on earnings in its fourth-quarter earnings report, per LSEG. Take-Two Interactive Software — Shares dropped almost 7%...

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Morgan Stanley earnings Q4 2023

The Morgan Stanley headquarters is seen in New York City on Jan. 17, 2023.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesMorgan Stanley reported fourth-quarter earnings before the bell Tuesday.Here's how the bank did compared with Wall Street expectations:Earnings per share: 85 cents, may not compare with $1.01 expected, according to LSEGRevenue:...

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Bank of America (BAC) earnings 4Q 2023

Bank of America shares fell about 2% in premarket trading on Friday after the firm reported declining fourth-quarter earnings amid hefty one-time charges.Here's what the company reported compared with Wall Street expectations:Earnings per share: 70 cents adjusted vs. 68 cents per share expected, according to LSEG, formerly known as...

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Jobless rate for Black Americans declines to 5.2% to end 2023 on a positive note

A networking and hiring event for professionals of color in Minneapolis, MN. Michael Siluk | Getty ImagesThe unemployment rate for Black Americans fell significantly in December, closing out 2023 on a positive note, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor.Black Americans, the group with the highest jobless percentage...

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Walgreens, Apple, Yeti & more

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Walgreens — Walgreens shares were up more than 2% in the premarket after the pharmacy operator posted fiscal first -quarter earnings and revenue that beat analyst expectations. To be sure, Walgreens cut its quarterly dividend to 25 cents per share...

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Tesla, New York Times, NetEase

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Tesla — The electric vehicle maker added 1.9% after Bloomberg News reported improvements to its Model Y vehicle are coming. Tesla plans to revamp the car from its Shanghai plant starting in the middle of 2024, the report said. The...

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Buffett’s stock portfolio scores a solid year — even though he ignores any given annual return

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is wrapping up a solid year with its stock holdings as Apple soared to a record high last week, but don't expect any fireworks or back slapping. The legendary "Oracle of Omaha" doesn't typically pay attention to stock performance in any given year. Berkshire's 915...

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