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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Alternatively, TikTok, which is owned by a Chinese tech conglomerate called ByteDance, is experiencing unprecedented growth overseas -- the platform reportedly has 150 million users just in the U.S. However, Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent owns about 11% of Reddit.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

14, Warren Buffett's conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) Here's why (I think) Snowflake stock is out Berkshire Hathaway invested in Snowflake stock during its 2020 initial public offering (IPO), which may be the only time it bought an IPO stock. SNOW Revenue (Quarterly YoY Growth) data by YCharts.

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DECEMBER 23, 2023

Well, investors don't need to wait for an initial public offering (IPO). As it turns out, you can already invest in Squishmallows because the brand sneakily went public years ago. Then, in late 2022, Alleghany was acquired by none other than Warren Buffett 's conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B).

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JANUARY 15, 2024

One of Berkshire's most unusual bets Berkshire Hathaway invested in Snowflake on the day of its initial public offering (IPO) in September 2020. But it's one of Berkshire's largest pure-play software bets -- and arguably the AI stock held by the investment conglomerate that has the most explosive long-term potential.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The famous investment conglomerate bought stock in a company at its initial public offering (IPO) -- something it hadn't done since Warren Buffett became the company's CEO in May 1965. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

The e-commerce pioneer has evolved from an online bookseller to a conglomerate that leads the way in several niches of retail and technology. Between 1999 and 2001, Amazon's stock fell as much as 95% and didn't return to its 1999 high until 2009. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Amazon From an online bookstore to a tech conglomerate, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is arguably the prime example of growth stocks in the tech industry. A $1,000 investment in Amazon at its May 1997 initial public offering (IPO) would be worth over $1.8 million today.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

But among the holdings in the conglomerate's portfolio today, two companies in particular look like they're worth buying now for the long haul. Snowflake When Buffett bought Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) stock at its initial public offering (IPO) price in September 2020, it led to a bit of head-scratching around Wall Street. .*

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

In fact, roughly 48% of the investment conglomerate's stock portfolio is invested just in Apple, one of the world's most high-profile growth stocks. With shares still down roughly 50% from their lifetime high, Snowflake is a Buffett-backed growth stock that has the potential to deliver explosive returns for long-term investors.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Alibaba's stock is trading at an attractive valuation As of this writing, Alibaba's stock trades at around $86, just 26% above its initial public offering (IPO) price in 2014. Yet, the conglomerate's revenue has grown 15-fold in this period, from $8.4 billion in 2014 to $126 billion in 2023.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Warren Buffett led the Berkshire Hathaway investment company to market-beating returns every year (on average) since 1965. He especially likes companies that return money to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks, because these tools can accelerate the effects of compound growth on an investment over the long term.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Berkshire is a massive conglomerate that operates dozens of privately held businesses it has acquired over the years. The world has gradually moved away from cash as a payment method, fueling years of rampant growth and market-beating investment returns. It's been an excellent investment; Visa stock has returned over 1,700% since then.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

after going public through a special purpose acquisition company, but its run-up since its initial public offering (IPO) has stunned the markets. So what VinFast is part of Vietnam's largest conglomerate, Vingroup, owned by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong. .* and VinFast Auto Ltd. wasn't one of them!

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Since Visa 's (NYSE: V) initial public offering in March 2008, its shares have produced a total return (including reinvested dividends) of 2,380%. That tremendous performance absolutely trounced the 552% total return that the S&P 500 index generated during the same period.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Trade Desk helps agencies and brands run digital ad campaigns and maximize their return on investment. The bank stock also offers a strong dividend yield at 3.3%, and the company has plenty of firepower to lift the stock through dividend hikes and share buybacks as well. Click here to get access to the full list!

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Microsoft is a massive technology conglomerate that sells various products and services across the tech sector. Microsoft earns a high return on invested capital Companies evolve as the world changes around them. A company's return on invested capital (ROIC) shows how efficiently it uses its financial resources to generate income.

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AUGUST 19, 2023

That's only slightly higher than the historical rate of return of the broad market. It's no surprise that Buffett's conglomerate sees value in these stocks. There are still attractive growth opportunities in retail stocks , but some are better positioned to deliver market-beating returns than others. per year on average.

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JULY 14, 2024

As a result of the turmoil, Alibaba's stock price fell to almost 20% less than its initial public offering (IPO) price from 10 years ago. That caused its P/E ratio to fall briefly into the single digits, and its current earnings multiple of 18 is far below any comparable conglomerate.

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DECEMBER 31, 2024

Pan-European stock exchange operator Euronext NV is optimistic about the outlook for initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025, driven by private equity funds turning to equity markets to exit their investments, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

OK, maybe that's not the best comparison, but it's definitely true that the legendary investor's returns wouldn't be nearly as good without the dividends his stocks have generated through the years. yield and has trounced the market in total returns over the last three years. That doesn't mean he doesn't own any of them, though.

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MAY 19, 2024

The China-based e-commerce and technology conglomerate faces ongoing political uncertainty, market weakness, and competition from nimble rivals. Alibaba's problem started when Chinese authorities blocked the planned initial public offering (IPO) of its fintech subsidiary, Ant Group. alternatives.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

The scale and potential for returns in Brazil make it the most attractive location in South America, he said. Its portfolio includes a toll road in Sao Paulo state and ethanol producer Atvos, both acquired from an engineering conglomerate that was involved in a massive pay-to-pay scandal known as Carwash.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Initial public offerings, or IPOs, can generate a lot of excitement, especially when there hasn't been a public offering in a long time. Softbank is selling you goods, but still in control Finally, investors should understand that when a company goes public, it's selling for some sort of reason.

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OCTOBER 6, 2024

While Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway certainly takes outsize positions in stocks ( Apple, for example), the massive conglomerate has a diverse equities portfolio worth north of $310 billion. High interest rates and volatile market conditions have led to a decline in M&As and initial public offerings (IPOs) in recent years.

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OCTOBER 19, 2024

After all, former industrial conglomerates like United Technologies (now RTX , Otis, and Carrier Global ), General Electric ( GE Aerospace , GE Healthcare , GE Vernova , and others), and Danaher (Danaher, Fortive , Veralto , Envista , and Vontier ) have done the same. The obvious candidate is a breakup to release value.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

During that same period, the S&P 500 has put up a total return of 54%. Investors who might still be hesitant should understand that Berkshire Hathaway has been a shareholder since Nu's initial public offering in December 2021. The Warren Buffett-led conglomerate owns 2.2%

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JANUARY 5, 2024

He's also delivered incredible returns for long-term investors in his company. Since he became the company's leader in 1965, Berkshire's stock has risen from $18 per share to over $542,600 per share -- a performance that would have turned an initial investment of $1,000 into more than $30 million. stake in the company.

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JUNE 7, 2024

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway invested in Nu before its initial public offering in 2021, and the move seemed to have been ill-advised for a while as Nu's shares sank nearly 70% by mid-2022. DaVita DaVita (NYSE: DVA) isn't too far behind Nu, with a sizzling return of 38% so far this year. of the dialysis services provider.

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JUNE 27, 2023

Shares of the Chinese tech and e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) rose nearly 2% today. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of June 26, 2023 Bank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. They just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Shares of the large Chinese tech conglomerate Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) traded roughly 4.5% Earlier this year, Alibaba announced that it is planning to split the company into six different units and explore initial public offerings for all of them. lower as of 3:21 p.m. and Alibaba Group wasn't one of them!

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AUGUST 17, 2024

One stock that has provided stellar returns for its shareholders since its 2016 initial public offering (IPO) is Kinsale Capital (NYSE: KNSL). Since its IPO, Kinsale has returned more than 50% annually, or enough to turn $10,000 into $263,690 during the past eight years. Don't take my word for it, though.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Numerous entertainment conglomerates were launching their own streaming services -- Disney , Paramount , Comcast , and cash-rich newcomers like Apple were funneling billions into new content that threatened Netflix's market share. On a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) basis, they've returned roughly 32% per year for almost three decades.

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MAY 23, 2024

Since becoming CEO of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965, Buffett and his team have delivered 20% average annualized returns. The conglomerate first purchased shares in the early 1990s and has since held those shares for almost three decades, earning a 17x return and a consistent dividend.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

Here is a household name with rebound potential and a popular transportation service that could begin delivering outsize returns for all investors, not just those trading on the Robinhood platform. It's the world's largest entertainment conglomerate, with hugely popular franchise brands that include Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars , and more.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Keep reading to find out what's happening with Alibaba and why investors are so excited about a potential initial public offering ( IPO ) from among the company's extensive holdings. Cainiao Network Technology is Alibaba's logistics business, and it's planning to file for an initial public offering in Hong Kong.

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JULY 8, 2023

Healthcare conglomerate Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) isn't flashy. That becomes a total return of more than 41,000% had you reinvested your dividends along the way. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of July 3, 2023 Justin Pope has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway , the sprawling conglomerate that has its hands in various industries, also owns a massive equities portfolio. Hard to find any faults Mastercard had its initial public offering in 2006 at an opening price of $3.90 (adjusted for stock splits). of the $367 billion stock portfolio.

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