Berkshire Hathaway, based in Omaha, Nebraska, announced that Greg Abel agreed to make a stock investment in Alphabet (Google) and boosted the company's stake.

The entities involved

• Berkshire Hathaway →

  American multinational conglomerate holding company

  • ExxonMobil, Berkshire Hathaway, and Eli Lilly are top holdings in the Avantis ETF.Mon 17:18
  • Howard took over as non-executive chairman, was appointed as successor and CEO, and subsequently stepped down from the chairman role.Mon 16:15
• Greg Abel →

  Canadian businessman

  • Berkshire Hathaway holds equity in companies including Apple, American Express, Bank of America, and Coca-Cola. Greg Abel is leading the strategic initiatives.Sun 03:20
  • Berkshire Hathaway is undergoing a leadership transition under Greg Abel.Fri 13:43
• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Google referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Mon 17:38
  • A global center for quantum research is located in Goleta.Mon 16:53

Related events

• Under Greg Abel's leadership, Berkshire Hathaway has made major strategic moves, including acquiring Taylor Morrison and making a private placement in Alphabet.Aug 18
• Berkshire Hathaway made a major corporate move by acquiring a large stake in Alphabet (Google).Jun 22
• Berkshire Hathaway provides services to Alphabet hyperscalers and Iowa data centers, while Greg Abel highlights energy grid constraints related to AI.Sep 3
• Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Alphabet, while Alphabet invested in an Arkansas data center that requires power from Entergy.Sep 4
• Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Alphabet (Google) by 83% during the second quarter of 2026.Aug 17