Berkshire Hits Near $1 Trillion Value But Buffett Warns Growth May Slow
• Berkshire Hathaway neared $1 trillion valuation after record-breaking year, but Buffett warned boom days may be over • Berkshire reported record $167.6B cash hoard in Q4 earnings after $37.3B operating earnings in 2022 • Buffett sought to manage expectations, emphasizing longevity and constancy over seismic deals and skyrocketing performance • Lack of opportunity to acquire companies that would make strong financial impact on Berkshire • Berkshire increased investment in 5 major Japanese companies across various industries, sees possibility to partner globally