Berkshire Hathaway is aggressively buying Google while also trimming its stake in Ally Financial, leveraging its long-term ownership of American Express.

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
• 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
• American Express →

  American multinational financial services corporation

  • American Express is deepening its global payment partnerships with Adyen to enhance its global acceptance strategy driven by card products.Mon 13:37
  • Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, holds stakes in American Express and Moody's Corporation, demonstrating its diverse investment strategy.Mon 00:05

Related events

• Berkshire Hathaway made multiple investment adjustments on August 17, 2026, reducing holdings in Ally Financial and DaVita.Aug 17
• Berkshire Hathaway reduced its stakes in Ally Financial and Capital One on September 2, 2026.Sep 2
• Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a large share purchase of Amgen on September 22, 2026.Tue 18:59
• Berkshire Hathaway announced on September 2, 2026, that it reduced its stakes in Capital One and Bank of America while increasing investments in the technology sector.Sep 2
• American Express, Berkshire Hathaway, Ally Financial, and Capital One are involved in discussions regarding their massive investment stakes and leadership strategy.Jun 7