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Berkshire Hathaway shares rise for third straight day in mixed market

EditorHari Govind
Published 17/11/2023, 01:14 pm
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NEW YORK - In a session marked by varied performances across the board, Berkshire Hathaway Inc . (NYSE:BRKa) Class B (NYSE:BRK.B) shares experienced an uptick, continuing an upward trend for the third consecutive day. The stock closed at $359.86, a 0.86% increase from its previous close, amidst a broader market where major indices showed divergent directions.

The S&P 500 Index (SPX) edged up slightly by 0.12%, reflecting cautious optimism among investors. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a small decline, dropping by 0.13%. This mixed trading landscape also saw notable movements in other large-cap stocks; Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:NASDAQ:HON) shares climbed by 0.61%, General Electric Co. (NYSE:NYSE:GE) jumped by a significant 2.27%, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:NYSE:ITW) increased by 0.63%.

Despite the positive streak, Berkshire Hathaway's shares still traded $13.48 below their 52-week high reached on September 19th, indicating room for potential growth or a reflection of market volatility that has kept the stock from reclaiming its peak value.

Investors also noted that the trading volume for Berkshire Hathaway remained subdued during the session, falling short of the 50-day average volume typically observed for the stock. This lower volume suggests that while there has been some accumulation of shares leading to price increases, it has not been accompanied by a robust trading activity.

The slight gains in Berkshire Hathaway's stock price during today's session add to a series of incremental improvements for the conglomerate, which has a diverse portfolio encompassing various sectors of the economy. As markets continue to navigate through economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, the movements of such influential companies are closely watched for indications of broader market sentiment and future trends.

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