Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A 0.17%) (BRK.B -0.12%) assets have changed considerably in recent years. Today, the value of Berkshire's controlled companies exceeds its public equity portfolio.
I initiate coverage on American Express with a Buy rating and $289 PT, citing strong premium card fee growth and consumer spending. I forecast 11.0% net income growth in CY25E, above consensus, driven by mid-to-high teens growth in net card fees and resilient consumer spending. I believe the Street underappreciates AXP's closed-loop model, premium customer base, and earnings visibility, justify...
The stock market is on a volatility roller coaster. After falling sharply in recent weeks, the S&P 500 index closed up over 10% on April 9 thanks to an announcement by the Trump administration about a pause on tariffs over the next 90 days for countries around the world (excluding China), a big walk back from just a few days ago.
In just a few short weeks, the new presidential administration in the United States has upended global financial markets through an aggressive tariffing strategy against countries like China. As of this writing, the S&P 500 is in a 19% drawdown and close to triggering an official bear market.
With stock prices all over the map right now, it's difficult to determine which companies might be good to invest in. When things are really uncertain, it's a good time to seek guidance from those who've weathered plenty of challenging times.
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