Since launching a new stake in the U.S. oil producer Occidental Petroleum ( OXY -2.09%), Berkshire has bought the stock like there is no tomorrow. Occidental is the sixth-largest position in Berkshire's portfolio, and Berkshire now owns over 28% of outstanding shares.

Buffett invested in Heinz in 2013 and two years later, Heinz merged with Kraft Foods. He bought 326 million shares during this merger at a cost of around $24.6 billion. He has held on to that stake, which is now worth $11.4 billion.

As of the third quarter of 2024, Berkshire owned 118,610,534 shares of Chevron, and the company’s annual dividend of $6.52 per share translates to a staggering $773.3 million in dividend income for Buffett’s firm this year.

SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) stock jumped in Thursday's trading after the company published better-than-expected fourth-quarter results. The satellite radio specialist's share price closed out the daily session up 5.

A global leader in payment technology, Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA), provides services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, banks, credit unions, and government agencies. Known for its consistent dividend payments, Warren Buffett has favored the company for more than a decade.

Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most successful investors, recently shared his wisdom on estate planning. His advice provides a framework for families of all income levels to discuss finances and prepare for the future.