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Highlights from Berkshire Hathaway, Apple’s record buyback & crypto’s record price
Warren Buffet is 94 years old. Yet, last weekend he sat on stage in front of 40,000 people and answers questions for 7 and a half hours.
If you don't have the capacity to listen to the full recording, listen to our summary in this episode including some of our favourite clips from the event.
Here's what else we cover in today's episode:
- Apple's record-breaking $110 billion buyback
- Putting the buyback in context by comparing it to some other companies and industries
- How crypto has buoyed the fortunes of Coinbase and Block
- Highlights from Berkshire's annual general meeting
Resources discussed:
- Watch the full 7 and a half hours of Berkshire's AGM
- See Apple's buyback in context on our Instagram
- Have a question? Ask via our website and we'll answer it on the podcast.
- Join the conversation in the Facebook Discussion Group
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.
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Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.
This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.
Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.
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