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NYT Hits Record High as Berkshire Hathaway Reveals $350 Million Stake

A regulatory filing by Berkshire Hathaway revealed significant portfolio adjustments for Q4 2025, including a 77% reduction in its Amazon (AMZN) stake. The disclosure of a new position in The New York Times (NYT) sent the stock up over 3% to an all-time high of $76. This investment is valued at approximately $350 million and marks Berkshire's return to the newspaper industry six years after exiting the sector. The robust performance of NYT stands in stark contrast to industry peers facing financial deficits, highlighting its dominant market position. While the investment occurred during Warren Buffett’s final weeks as CEO, analysts suggest a deputy likely initiated the move. This strategic shift away from big tech toward media represents a definitive rebalancing of the firm’s holdings during its historic leadership transition.

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Version 44 months ago

What changed: Added the $350 million valuation of the NYT stake and the historical context of Berkshire's return to the newspaper industry after a 6-year absence.

Version 34 months ago

What changed: Corrected the Amazon stake reduction to 77% instead of a complete exit and specified that the regulatory filing was released after Tuesday's market close.

Version 24 months ago

What changed: Updated to specify the timing of the investment within Buffett's final weeks and the likelihood that a deputy initiated the position.

Version 14 months ago

What changed: Updated to include Berkshire Hathaway's exit from Amazon (AMZN) and The New York Times reaching an all-time high of $76 following the investment.