Among Monday's best online stories for investors, including why now is the comfort zone for investing; why it is still a bull market; and did a fat finger really cause the market panic?

Continue reading Daily Blogwatch: Why the Bull Market is Still Strong

Daily Blogwatch: Why the Bull Market is Still Strong originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 09 May 2010 08:30:00.

Filed Under: Columns, Investing, Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders got a much more upbeat report this weekend on the company's fortunes during the first quarter. However, shareholders from around the globe aren't convinced that equities or economic growth are on a solid footing yet.

Continue reading Berkshire Investors Remain Skittish on Stocks and the U.S. Economy

Berkshire Investors Remain Skittish on Stocks and the U.S. Economy originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 03 May 2010 08:30:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Economy, Investing, Earnings, Berkshire Hathaway

The following is a round-up of news likely to affect stock prices today:

Loews Corp (L) reported Monday it swung to a profit in the first quarter, earning 99 cents per share, and beating estimates of 96 cents per share as revenue jumped 28% to $3.71 billion.

Goldman Sachs (GS) got a vote of confidence this weekend from none other than Warren Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) owns...

Continue reading Stocks in the News: United-Continental, Loews, Goldman

Stocks in the News: United-Continental, Loews, Goldman originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 03 May 2010 07:55:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Investing, Goldman Sachs , Berkshire Hathaway, Apple, BP

While Warren Buffett's views on Goldman Sachs got all the attention, he also said "the prospects for significant inflation have increased. Not only here, but around the world." And he's not alone in raising that flag. Investors would be foolish to ignore such warnings.

Continue reading While You Watch the Goldman Show, Don't Lose Sight of Inflation

While You Watch the Goldman Show, Don't Lose Sight of Inflation originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 02 May 2010 19:30:00.

Filed Under: Economy, Investing, Goldman Sachs , Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett, widely known as an investment genius, is little noted for his PR skills, yet he's a Teflon titan who attracts little whiff of scandal. He managed to run with ethics-challenged Wall Street icons Salomon Bros. and Goldman Sachs, only to emerge ever richer, with his reputation intact.

Continue reading Warren Buffett: Not Just a Shrewd Investor, He's Also a PR Genius

Warren Buffett: Not Just a Shrewd Investor, He's Also a PR Genius originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 02 May 2010 15:45:00.

Filed Under: People, Investing, Media, Goldman Sachs , Moody's Corp., Berkshire Hathaway

At Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, DailyFinance asked Warren Buffett if he would make the same decision now to invest in Goldman Sachs, seeing how the bank's reputation has suffered since he ponied up $5 billion in 2008. Find out why he says: "It's a great investment."

Continue reading Buffett on His Goldman Investment: "I'd Absolutely Do It Again"

Buffett on His Goldman Investment: "I'd Absolutely Do It Again" originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 01 May 2010 10:45:00.

Filed Under: Company News, People, Investing, Berkshire Hathaway

Famed investor Warren Buffett bought his first stock at 11, sparking an interest that led to a lucrative career. Now, he's sharing tips with kids via a cartoon, the Secret Millionaires Club, in an effort to teach children valuable financial lessons.

Continue reading Warren Buffett Gives Kids Early Start on Investing Smarts via Cartoon

Warren Buffett Gives Kids Early Start on Investing Smarts via Cartoon originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 01 May 2010 09:40:00.

Filed Under: People, Berkshire Hathaway

Among Friday's top stories for investors are ten questions for Warren Buffett, Twitter etiquette for traders, and does Hewlett-Packard want to be the new Apple?

Continue reading Daily Blogwatch: Is Google Still a Growth Stock?

Daily Blogwatch: Is Google Still a Growth Stock? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:30:00.

Filed Under: Investing, Hewlett-Packard, Goldman Sachs , Google , Berkshire Hathaway, Apple

Among Friday's top stories for investors are ten questions for Warren Buffett, Twitter etiquette for traders, and does Hewlett-Packard want to be the new Apple?

Continue reading Daily Blogwatch: Is Google Still a Growth Stock?

Daily Blogwatch: Is Google Still a Growth Stock? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:30:00.

Filed Under: Investing, Hewlett-Packard, Goldman Sachs , Google , Berkshire Hathaway, Apple

Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting will be held on May 1. Here are 10 questions attendees should ask Warren Buffett -- ranging from the financial reform bill to his Goldman deal and who the famed investor favors to succeed him at Berkshire.

Continue reading From Financial Reform to Goldman, 10 Questions for Warren Buffett

From Financial Reform to Goldman, 10 Questions for Warren Buffett originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:30:00.

Filed Under: Columns, Economy, Investing, Berkshire Hathaway