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To: BenLurkin

Domino’s Pizza and United Healthcare?
Bad pizza and Purple People Beater operation
He needs a better portfolio


3 posted on 05/17/2026 9:43:02 AM PDT by Zathras
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To: Zathras

You are thinking of good companies that make good products or provide good services. Berkshire looks for entities whose businesses return shareholder value. The two are far from identical.


7 posted on 05/17/2026 9:58:08 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Zathras

“He needs a better portfolio”

If you read the chart, they sold 100% of those stocks from their portfolio.


8 posted on 05/17/2026 10:03:25 AM PDT by Nik Naym (It's not my fault... I have compulsive smart-ass disorder. )
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To: Zathras

United Health Care used to be over $600...then their CEO got shot in New York (the “Luigi Mangione” case), and another executive resigned suddenly.

The stock fell to ~$240-$250 or so a share.

Berkshire Hathaway bought in around $300, and the stock is around $400 a year later.

I guess they’re cashing out their 33% gain in one year to help buy Alphabet?


16 posted on 05/17/2026 1:09:26 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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