Alphabet’s shares rose on Wednesday after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $4.9 billion stake in the Google-parent through its latest regulatory filing. The move boosted investor confidence, as Berkshire’s portfolio decisions are often viewed as a strong signal of long-term value and market stability.
Berkshire’s newly revealed position reflects strong belief in Alphabet’s growth across advertising, YouTube, cloud services, and its expanding AI initiatives. Analysts said the investment could encourage additional institutional inflows.
Alphabet shares traded higher following the disclosure, with analysts saying Berkshire’s involvement is likely to draw additional institutional interest.
