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Buffett Still Prints Money (BRK-A, BRK-B)

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Buffett_imageBerkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) has published its earnings after the close.

Unfortunately, traders maybe looking more forward to the new list of public company holdings than anything. 

Net earnings were listed as $2.880 Billion, with Investment & derivative gains/losses of $610 million and operating earnings of $2.27 Billion.

To derive operating earnings, the company gave a breakdown of $360M forinsurance-underwriting, $884M in Insurance-investment income, $1.086Bin non-insurance businesses, and a "other" loss at -$60M. As areminder, unrealized gains are not put in earnings. 

If you want a full breakdown by segment, here is the full quarterly filing with the full details.

Even if those who question Berkshire Hathaway as a great investmentvehicle ahead, it’s obvious that the old guy still knows how to roll inthe dough.

Jon C. Ogg
August 8, 2008

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Douglas A. McIntyre is the co-founder, chief executive officer and editor in chief of 24/7 Wall St. and 24/7 Tempo. He has held these jobs since 2006.

McIntyre has written thousands of articles for 24/7 Wall St. He is an expert on corporate finance, the automotive industry, media companies and international finance. He has edited articles on national demographics, sports, personal income and travel.

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