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Read previewPersistent inflation and a full-blown recession are still firmly on the table, two Wall Street titans have warned. Jamie Dimon told CNBC on Thursday that sticky inflation is more likely than many people think. Dimon said the "worst outcome" would be stagflation — a painful combination of elevated inflation, higher rates, and a recession that would hit consumers and pull down corporate profits. No cuts and a real slowdownDavid Solomon struck a similar tone at a Boston College event on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported. Solomon also said in March that he was less certain of a soft landing than the market consensus.
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Read previewBuying a share of Nvidia is about to get a lot cheaper. The microchip maker announced a 10-for-1 stock split in its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Nvidia's management said the goal of the stock split was to "make stock ownership more accessible to employees and investors." Chipotle approved a 50-for-1 stock split in April, saying it would make its shares "more accessible to employees as well as a broader range of investors." AdvertisementHe did so because Berkshire was acquiring a railway company, and he wanted its shareholders to be able to easily exchange their shares for Berkshire shares in a tax-free swap.
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The meme-stock "apes" have attracted a new member: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The presidential candidate said he'd bought $24,000 of GameStop stock in a show of support. Kennedy endorsed retail investors' calls for reforming Wall Street to level the playing field. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRobert F. Kennedy Jr. has joined the meme-stock movement — and shown he's serious by investing in GameStop.
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Read previewPrepare for a recession to strike and companies to collapse as stubborn inflation and sticky interest rates take their toll, Jeffrey Gundlach warned. The economy will suffer a prolonged downturn this year or next, the billionaire investor told Fox Business on Tuesday. Persistently higher rates will drive some companies to ruin and tank the wider economy, he predicted. "I think that higher for longer is going to lead to a recession," Gundlach said. "You're not going to take out Tesla necessarily — they might have other problems, but it's not going to be because of interest rates.
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"I don't feel so bad for Gen Z and millennials," Dimon said, adding that his grandparents were Greek immigrants who arrived in the US with nothing but "a shirt on their back." "They're going to be working probably 3.5 days a week. They're going to live to 100. They're going to be in pretty good shape, provided the world doesn't destroy it all with nuclear weapons, which is the biggest risk in the world." Related storiesDimon added that in the decades ahead, younger generations would inherit trillions of dollars and benefit from mammoth investments in healthcare, education, and other areas.
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"I don't feel so bad for Gen Z and millennials," Dimon said, noting his grandparents were Greek immigrants who arrived in the US with nothing but "a shirt on their back." "They're going to be working probably 3.5 days a week. They're going to live to 100. They're going to be in pretty good shape, provided the world doesn't destroy it all with nuclear weapons, which is the biggest risk in the world." Related storiesDimon also emphasized that in the decades ahead, younger generations will inherit trillions of dollars and benefit from mammoth investments in healthcare, education, and other areas.
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Related storiesDimon warned against dismissing inflation and elevated interest rates as temporary headwinds. "That's a different world for real estate. It's a different world for assets. It's a different world for private credit. In his shareholder letter this year, he called out market complacency toward the threats of inflation, interest rates, and recession.
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Read previewGet ready for a recession that hammers consumers, squeezes companies, and drags down stocks, a veteran economist warned. "There is a very high probability of a recession," Nancy Lazar, Piper Sandler's chief global economist, told WealthTrack in a recent interview. Whenever that many states have recorded significant increases in joblessness in the past, there's been a nationwide recession, she noted. AdvertisementSeveral parts of the economy are "really, really struggling," Lazar continued. "If we have a recession, inflation will slow," she said.
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Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame revealed an $8 million wager on gold this week. The renowned investor bought into a trust that owns physical gold bullion. John Paulson, who also called the mid-2000s housing crash, continues to bet big on gold. The investor of "The Big Short" fame purchased about 441,000 units of the Sprott Physical Gold Trust last quarter. The trust holds virtually all of its assets in physical gold bullion.
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Warren Buffett's warning that AI is like the atomic bomb is too negative, one expert says. AI could free human workers to create things and solve problems instead of replacing them, he said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The elite investor compared AI to the atomic bomb during Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting this month. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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Ray Dalio sees up to a 40% chance that political division in the US escalates into civil war. The hedge fund billionaire has repeatedly warned about US debt and internal and external conflicts. Dalio half-jokingly endorsed Taylor Swift for president, citing her ability to unite people. AdvertisementRay Dalio warned the probability of a US civil war is as high as 40% — and said he might back Taylor Swift if she ran for president. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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The Chinese government unveiled a raft of measures to stimulate its embattled housing market. It will remove the floor on mortgage rates, offer cheaper housing loans, and lower down payments. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementChinese authorities just announced their biggest effort yet to shore up the troubled housing market. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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A storied hedge fund exited its GameStop wager last quarter, before the meme stock's epic surge. Paul Tudor Jones' firm held call options on 44,300 shares and puts on 27,800 shares in December. GameStop stock soared as much as 550% between late April and Tuesday, but has now pared those gains. AdvertisementA legendary hedge fund exited its GameStop position before the meme stock surged as much as 550%. Tudor Jones' firm also held bearish put options on 27,800 GameStop shares with a notional value of around $487,000.
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Warren Buffett's secret stock is Chubb, an insurance giant. Berkshire Hathaway quietly built a 6.4% stake in under nine months, worth $6.7 billion as of March. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Buffett's company initially purchased 8.1 million Chubb shares worth $1.7 billion at the end of September, then boosted the position to 20.1 million shares valued at $4.5 billion at December's close. It raised the bet to 25.9 million shares worth $6.7 billion at the end of March, SEC filings revealed on Wednesday.
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Michael Burry published a first-quarter portfolio update on Wednesday. The Scion Asset Management chief pared down his stock positions from 25 to 16 but boosted several bets. Burry is known for his wager against the mid-2000s housing bubble, chronicled in "The Big Short." AdvertisementMichael Burry ramped up his bets on a raft of stocks while slashing his number of holdings last quarter. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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A top hedge fund built a GameStop stake from scratch last quarter ahead of the meme stock's surge. Renaissance Technologies' 1 million shares were briefly worth $65 million at Tuesday's high. AdvertisementA world-beating hedge fund revealed it built a GameStop stake from scratch last quarter, making it a potential winner from the meme stock's explosive leap this week. Renaissance Technologies owned 1 million shares of the video-game retailer at the end of March, a position worth $13 million at the time, its first-quarter portfolio update shows. GameStop stock was up more than 400% at its Tuesday high, briefly valuing RenTech's stake at $65 million if still intact.
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People are spending almost every dollar they have to keep up with rising prices and interest costs. They're cutting back wherever they can, paving the way for an economic slump, Stephanie Pomboy said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "They're spending every dollar they have, and then some, just to keep up with the basic necessities." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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Warren Buffett expects Berkshire Hathaway's cash pile to hit more than $200 billion this quarter. The investor can't find assets worth buying and seems to see "storm clouds" ahead, Steve Hanke said. "Cash is king, and given what Buffett is being paid to hold it, the king is not going hungry," he said. AdvertisementWarren Buffett is building a cash pile as he probably can't find anything worth buying, and may be bracing for a tempest to hit, says Steve Hanke. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewWarren Buffett is cashing in stocks like Apple because he knows the good times won't last — but he'll spend big once disaster strikes, a veteran strategist says. AdvertisementThe conglomerate's disposals fueled a $21 billion increase in its stack of cash and Treasurys to a record $189 billion. Related storiesDietrich underscored that as a value investor, Buffett prizes underpriced assets and avoids expensive ones. Apple, which remains Buffett's largest stock holding by far, has more than tripled in value since he finished building the position in 2018.
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Warren Buffett is building up cash because he can't find anything better, Ted Oakley said. Buffett probably cut his Apple stake to reduce his exposure to the "one-trick pony," Oakley said. AdvertisementWarren Buffett is stacking up cash because he's battling a bargain drought — and he likely trimmed Apple because he felt overexposed to the iPhone maker, one expert says. AdvertisementApple accounted for half of Berkshire's $354 billion stock portfolio at the end of December. "Warren Buffett knows that," he said.
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Warren Buffett slashed his Apple stake then found himself forced to work from his iPhone. The investor turned to the device after phone lines went down this week at Berkshire Hathaway HQ. "I'm glad we didn't sell all of our Apple," Buffett joked to The Omaha World-Herald. The famed investor revealed during Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting on Saturday that he'd slashed his Apple stake. He was nodding to Berkshire cashing in 13% of its Apple stake for roughly $20 billion last quarter.
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Home prices are falling in parts of Florida and Texas even as they soar nationally. Sale prices only dropped in 15 of 221 metro areas last quarter, and five were in those states. High prices, steeper mortgage rates, and supply catching up with demand help explain the declines. AdvertisementHome prices are falling in parts of Florida and Texas as buyers tap out and supply catches up with demand. AdvertisementThe takeaway is that a combination of sky-high prices, steeper mortgage rates and other costs like insurance squeezing buyers' budgets, and supply catching up with demand has resulted in prices flatlining or falling in parts of Florida and Texas, bucking the national trend.
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Read previewWarren Buffett let slip a slew of intriguing facts and anecdotes during Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting on Saturday. But the Berkshire CEO also warned of higher taxes, teased a potential Canadian investment, and revealed a $500 million gift of Berkshire stock. Cash hoardBerkshire's mountain of cash and Treasury hit a record $189 billion last quarter, and it's likely to swell to more than $200 billion this quarter, Buffett said. Taxing timesThe government will probably raise taxes in the coming years in a bid to balance its budget, Buffett said. Pocket changeBuffett claimed that if he had only $1 million to invest instead of nearly $200 billion, he could earn a 50% annual return.
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Warren Buffett discussed AI fraud, fiscal woes, and bad bets at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting. Buffett hailed his late business partner, Charlie Munger, and offered a raft of life advice. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The 93-year-old CEO ruled out retirement at 65 for his successor, paid tribute to his late business partner, Charlie Munger, and offered advice about role models, quality relationships, and giving back. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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Google is co-funding a $2.8 million guaranteed income pilot in California's Bay Area. The program will give $12,000 over a year to 225 families to help them secure long-term housing. AdvertisementAlphabet-owned Google is co-funding a pilot program that will give $2.8 million to 450 California families on the verge of homelessness to test whether the cash helps them secure long-term housing. Google.org, the search giant's philanthropic arm, will help provide 225 families with $1,000 a month in guaranteed basic income for 12 months, on a rolling basis over five years. Another 225 families will serve as a control group and receive $50 a month over the same period.
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