Buffett reiterated that Berkshire is not interested in small acquisitions.

According to the Daily Telegraph: Tesla (TSLA.O) is pushing for the legalization of driverless cars in the UK.

Buffett: For large mergers and acquisitions, we only choose opportunities that we like.

Buffett: It works very well to have the managers of the operating units work closely with Vice Chairman Greg Abel and Ajit Jain rather than with me.

Buffett: The number of calls we receive from Berkshire operating managers is now "close to zero."

Buffett: Feels ‘very good’ about Berkshire’s investments in five Japanese trading companies.

Buffett: If Berkshire takes any major action, it will most likely happen in the United States.

Buffett: Holding a lot of cash is "quite attractive" relative to the money available in the stock market and conflicts around the world.

Buffett: Our earnings should grow moderately year by year.

According to the Palestinian News Agency on May 4 local time, the Israeli Defense Forces launched an airstrike on a residential building in the southern Gaza city of Rafah that day, killing three Palestinians, including two children, and injuring many others. The report said that the Israeli army also bombed a group of civilians in the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis that day, injuring many people. The injured were transferred to the European Hospital in the Gaza Strip for treatment. Israel has not yet responded to this.

According to a Reuters poll: 22 of 39 economists expect Brazil to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 10.50% on May 8, while 17 expect a 50 basis point cut to 10.25%.

The 15th Islamic Cooperation Organization Summit was held in Banjul, the capital of Gambia, from May 4 to 5 local time. The theme of the meeting is "Strengthening solidarity through dialogue to achieve sustainable development". It is expected that more than 3,000 representatives from all over the world will attend the meeting and related supporting activities. During the summit, representatives from various countries will discuss and propose solutions to a number of issues, including the new round of conflict between Israel and Palestine, the political situation in Sudan and other countries, the economic and social development of Muslim countries around the world, and climate change.

Berkshire Hathaway B (BRK.BN) Q1 2024 EPS was $5.88, compared with $16.25 in the same period last year.

Berkshire Hathaway A (BRK.AN) Q1 2024 EPS was $8,825, the market expectation was $6,871.85, and the EPS in the same period last year was $24,377.

Gazprom: Will continue to supply natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with 42.4 million cubic meters delivered on Monday.

Musk: Working hard to get regulatory approval for increased range.