# Berkshire breaks out to record high with fourth-quarter rally reaching 19%

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/berkshire-breaks-out-to-record-high-with-fourth-quarter-rally-reaching-19/
- Published: 2026-11-14T14:02:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T23:36:41+00:00
- Original publisher: CNBC (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/14/berkshire-breaks-out-to-record-high-with-fourth-quarter-rally-reaching-19percent.html
- Topics: Business, Markets

## Key points

- Berkshire Hathaway shares reached a record high.
- The shares have risen 19% in the fourth quarter.
- Buffett highlighted business ownership and margin of safety.

## Summary

Berkshire Hathaway shares have climbed sharply in the fourth quarter, reaching a record high and gaining 19%. The rally marks a strong finish to the year for the conglomerate, whose performance investors track as a measure of confidence in its businesses and investment approach.

The article also features Warren Buffett discussing books and principles that shaped his investing. He recommends Benjamin Graham’s *The Intelligent Investor* and Phil Fisher’s early books, stressing that investors should view shares as ownership in a business, keep a steady attitude towards market swings and leave a margin of safety.

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