Warren Buffett is widely considered the greatest investor. From 1965 through 2023, his conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, delivered an astounding 4,384,748% total return to shareholders, or nearly 20% on an annualized basis.

Has Warren Buffett given up on stocks amid overstretched valuations? That’s the big question, as the “Oracle of Omaha” has been a net seller in recent months.

Buffett has trimmed some stocks more than others. Integrated oil and gas company Chevron (NYSE: CVX), for example, is Berkshire's fifth-largest position, and Buffett only sold small amounts in the first and second quarters of 2024 and didn't sell any in the third quarter.

The stock market has been thriving over the past two years, but there's still plenty of uncertainty among investors. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York estimates that there's around a 29% chance of a recession in the next 12 months,

Arguably the world's greatest stock picker isn't picking many stocks these days. Warren Buffett has been a net seller of stocks for eight consecutive quarters. There's a reason Buffett isn't buying many stocks -- and it's the same reason he ranks among the greatest investors of all time.

According to Warren Buffett, true leadership isn’t about all that—it’s about setting the tone, staying consistent, and leading with purpose. Buffett, a master of decision-making and long-term vision,

Warren Buffett stock American Express is flashing a bullish signal after breaking out, with earnings due next week. American Express stock wavered in buy range on Thursday. Also, American Express on Thursday announced it would pay a roughly $230 million settlement following a Department of Justice criminal wire fraud investigation.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has sold $133 billion worth of stocks in the first nine months of 2024. The company reduced its stakes in Apple, American Express, and Bank of America, which made up a large portion of its portfolio.

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