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What we learned from Buffett's letter + An insiders view of the lithium opportunity
Season 7, Ep. 23
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Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder letter is one of the most highly anticipated documents of the year for investors. In it, CEO Warren Buffett shares his thoughts on the state of the economy, his investment strategies, and the company's performance. We look at our takeaways from this year's letter that can help you become a better investor.
In the second half of our episode, we’re joined by Bernard Rowe, a geologist and Managing Director of Ioneer. Ioneer is a US-based lithium and boron producer that is listed on the ASX with ticker INR. (ASX: INR)
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