Since launching a new stake in the U.S. oil producer Occidental Petroleum ( OXY -2.09%), Berkshire has bought the stock like there is no tomorrow. Occidental is the sixth-largest position in Berkshire's portfolio, and Berkshire now owns over 28% of outstanding shares.

Buffett invested in Heinz in 2013 and two years later, Heinz merged with Kraft Foods. He bought 326 million shares during this merger at a cost of around $24.6 billion. He has held on to that stake, which is now worth $11.4 billion.

SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) stock jumped in Thursday's trading after the company published better-than-expected fourth-quarter results. The satellite radio specialist's share price closed out the daily session up 5.

As of the third quarter of 2024, Berkshire owned 118,610,534 shares of Chevron, and the company’s annual dividend of $6.52 per share translates to a staggering $773.3 million in dividend income for Buffett’s firm this year.

A global leader in payment technology, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA), provides services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, banks, credit unions, and government agencies. Known for its consistent dividend payments, Warren Buffett has favored the company for more than a decade.

Fact checked by Stella Osoba Warren Buffett has increasingly argued in recent years that it's not just the ubiquitous sports betting apps that have made your phone a pocket casino. In his 2024 annual letter to shareholders,

Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most successful investors, recently shared his wisdom on estate planning. His advice provides a framework for families of all income levels to discuss finances and prepare for the future.