Berkshire adds to nearly doubled stake in slumping homebuilder
Reported by CNBC · cnbc.com ·
Berkshire Hathaway has increased its bet on a long-term recovery for the struggling U.S. housing market by nearly doubling its stake in Lennar, the nation's second largest homebuilder, since the beginning of July.
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What to watch: Monitor Real Estate for follow-through — insufficient signal for directional thesis.
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CNBC published this on September 26, 2026. $BRK-B has moved +4.01% ($506.20 to $526.50). Measured from the first print available after publication, against the latest available quote. This comparison does not isolate the story's effect.