Warren Buffett spoke live this morning (Monday) with CNBC's Squawk Box about his role in today's $23 billion Mars acquisition of Wrigley spacer. The previous Warren Buffett Watch post has the highlights. Here is the complete interview in two parts, both video and transcript.   Read More

Mars confirmed that it is buying Wrigley's for $23B in partnership with Warren Buffett.  The deal would rank as the third biggest deal of the year.  Here are the top deals of year to date...   Read More

European bourses are advancing again today; the FTSE, like the Dow, finally broke through to its highest levels since January; same with France's CAC 40. The Euro is down slightly, even though German consumer confidence rose to the highest since Oct '07.    Read More

Warren Buffett called into CNBC's Squawk Box minutes ago to discuss Berkshire Hathaway's financing role in a $23 billion dollar deal that has candy-maker Mars buying gum-maker Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.   It's a classic brand-play for Buffett. In a live telephone conversation this morning, Buffett tells the Squawk Box team. "There's really nothing that can wrong with something like the Wrigley or the Mars Brands."    Read More