Warren Buffett says he's not expecting, and isn't entitled to, "spectacular" returns on Berkshire Hathaway's planned acquisition of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight railroad. This is a transcript of Buffett's comments on his proposed BNSF deal during a broadcast interview on The Charlie Rose Show. Read More
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway plans to sell its stakes in Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, now that it plans to buy their competitor, Burlington Northern. Read More
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway announced Tuesday it will acquire the remaining 77 percent stake in Burlington Northern Santa Fe that it doesn't already own for $100 a share in cash and stock. Art Hatfield, a transportation analyst with Morgan Keegan shared his insights on the decision.
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Warren Buffett tells CNBC his $26 billion acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe is a "bet on the country." Berkshire Hathaway surprised the financial world this morning with word it is buying the roughly 77% of Burlington Northern shares it doesn't already own for a combination of cash and Berkshire Hathaway shares. Read More