The $8.5 billion acquisition of Taylor Morrison represents approximately 2% of Berkshire Hathaway's $373 billion cash holdings as of March 31st.

Berkshire Hathaway is acquiring homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $8.5 billion.

The planned integration of Taylor Morrison and Clayton Homes marks a strategic shift for Berkshire Hathaway, which typically avoids pursuing synergies in its acquisitions.

Berkshire Hathaway invested $12 billion in Google stock during the first quarter, a larger capital deployment than its acquisition of Taylor Morrison.

Berkshire Hathaway acquired the insurance holding company Allegheny.

The upcoming hurricane season is influenced by two countervailing forces: high sea surface temperatures, which increase activity, and the El Niño effect, which decreases it.

Berkshire Hathaway acquired a chemical company from Occidental Petroleum for approximately $11 billion last year.

Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Alphabet from approximately $4 billion to $16 billion in the most recent quarter.

Prior to the most recent quarter, Berkshire Hathaway had been a net seller of stocks for 14 consecutive quarters.

Berkshire Hathaway sold approximately $11 billion in stock positions during the quarter, which are believed to be associated with former investment deputy Todd Combs.

Berkshire Hathaway holds approximately $380 billion in cash on its balance sheet.

Berkshire Hathaway's recent stock sales included positions in Visa and MasterCard.