Warren Buffett Regrets Not Investing in Alphabet Sooner; Greg Abel Bolsters Berkshire's Stake
In a recent interview with CNBC, Warren Buffett expressed regret for not investing in Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) earlier. Despite his historical caution toward tech stocks, he acknowledged this as one of his mistakes. Under the leadership of new Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel, however, the company has significantly increased its stake in Alphabet. Berkshire began acquiring shares in Q3 2025 and continued with a major purchase under Abel's tenure in early 2026, adding around 40 million more. In June 2026 alone, Berkshire invested $10 billion through private placements—$5 billion each in Class A and C shares of Alphabet. This move signals strong confidence in the long-term potential of AI-driven growth at Alphabet. Despite concerns about high capital expenditures for AI development, Berkshire's investment validates its belief that these efforts will yield substantial returns over time.
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