Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is considering investing in Canada. He said that he feels comfortable investing there because the Canadian economy is similar to the U.S. Buffett has a history of investing in Canada and is currently looking at a specific investment opportunity, which he declined to name. Canada's S&P/TSX Composite Index has performed well this year, and the economy has strong financial and commodity sectors.
Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting is a major event for investors. This year, there will be an added significance as it will be the first without Charlie Munger, Buffett's longtime partner who passed away recently. Vice Chairman Greg Abel will fill Munger's seat, and investors will be looking for updates on topics like inflation, the company's Apple investment, and succession plans following Munger's passing.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reduced its stake in Apple again, selling an estimated 116 million shares. This is the second quarter in a row that Buffett has trimmed his holdings in the tech giant. While Apple remains Berkshire's largest investment, Buffett may have sold due to valuation concerns, as Apple's stock has rallied significantly in recent months. Despite the sale, Berkshire is still Apple's largest shareholder outside of index funds.
Apple and Amazon are set to release their financial results this week. Analysts will be paying attention to the growth of the iPhone, Apple's services business, and any updates on its AI strategy. Amazon's earnings will highlight the performance of its cloud computing business, AWS, and potential dividend announcements.
The Philippine SEC has requested that Google and Apple remove Binance apps from their app stores. The regulator claims that Binance is offering unregistered securities and operating illegally in the Philippines, posing a threat to investors' funds. The SEC believes blocking access to Binance through app stores will protect Filipinos from financial harm.
Political tensions between Iran and Israel are pushing up oil prices, outweighing the impact of supply and demand. An escalation of the conflict could severely disrupt oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, driving prices even higher. Gold prices may fluctuate in the short term but continue to be supported by geopolitical uncertainties.
