- In contrast to a $10.34 billion gain the year before, Berkshire Hathaway, owned by Warren Buffet, reported a net loss of $2.68 billion in the third quarter.
- The second quarter of this year saw a $43.8 billion loss for Berkshire.
- In the third quarter, Berkshire Hathaway’s operational profit increased 20% to $7.76 billion after taxes, exceeding analysts’ expectations.