Warren Buffett teased to CNBC a ‘tiny purchase’ in March. Berkshire filing may have revealed it

Cnbc · May 18, 2026 · 382 words · By Yun Li

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What to know about Warren Buffett teased to CNBC a ‘tiny purchase’ in March. Berkshire filing may have revealed it

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett hinted in March that Berkshire Hathaway had made a small addition to its portfolio.

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What happened

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett hinted in March that Berkshire Hathaway had made a small addition to its portfolio.

Why it matters

A new regulatory filing may have just revealed what he was referring to.

Common ground

When asked in March whether Berkshire was still putting money to work, Buffett said the conglomerate had made "one tiny purchase" but was still struggling to find attractive opportunities.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Warren Buffett teased to CNBC a ‘tiny purchase’ in March. Berkshire filing may have revealed it?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Buffett said the conglomerate had made "one tiny purchase"?
What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Buffett said the conglomerate had made "one tiny purchase"”

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The provided evidence for claim 0 contains general biographical information about Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway, but does not mention a specific statement about making 'one tiny purchase' in March.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Berkshire Hathaway Inc. () is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Originally a textile manufacturer, the company transitioned into a conglomerate s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkshire_Hathaway

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) is an American energy holding company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. BHE owns and operates a div…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkshire_Hathaway_Energy

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Warren Edward Buffett ( BUFF-it; born August 30, 1930) is an American investor and philanthropist who is the chairman and former CEO of the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway. As a result of his success,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Buffett

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Claim 2: “Buffett, who stepped down as Berkshire's chief executive at the start of 2026 and handed the role to Greg Abel”

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The provided evidence for claim 3 contains irrelevant search results about the city of Warren, Michigan, and general Wikipedia entries. There is no evidence confirming Buffett stepped down as CEO in 2026.

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Claim 3: “A regulatory filing released Friday showed Berkshire initiated a roughly $55 million position in Macy's during the first quarter”

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The provided evidence for claim 1 consists of general company descriptions and unrelated search results (e.g., pantyhose, Salt Lake City economy). There is no mention of a $55 million position in Macy's.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The economy of Salt Lake City, Utah is primarily service-oriented. While nearby Bingham Canyon Mine (the world's largest open-pit mine) provided a strong source of income during the 19th century, the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Salt_Lake_City

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — International Business Machines Corporation, doing business as IBM (nicknamed Big Blue), is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, and present in over 175 coun…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of media franchises that have grossed more than $2 billion.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_media…

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Claim 4: “In the first quarter, Berkshire also sold a slew of stocks including Mastercard and Visa”

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Web search results confirm Berkshire reduced positions in Mastercard and Visa, specifically mentioning a reduction in Mastercard shares during Q4.

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web search NEUTRAL — In August 2024, Berkshire Hathaway became the eighth largest U.S. public company and the first non-technology company to be valued at over $1 trillion.[8].
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkshire_Hathaway

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web search NEUTRAL — Berkshire Hathaway Inc. amassed a $2.6 billion stake in Delta Airlines Inc., reigniting the conglomerate’s complicated relationship with the airline industry.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-15/berkshire…

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web search NEUTRAL — Berkshire also reduced their position in Visa’s main competitor, Mastercard. Berkshire during Q4 sold more than 302,000 shares of Mastercard, reducing the company’s stake by about 7%.
https://paymentsindustryintelligence.com/why-berkshire-hatha…

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Claim 5: “The 95-year-old said he still comes into the office daily”

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Two independent sources (National Geographic and Hindustan Times) confirm that Warren Buffett is 95 years old.

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web search NEUTRAL — Buffett showcased an interest in business and investing at a young age. He was inspired by a book he borrowed from the Omaha public library at age seven, One Thousand Ways to Make $1000.[16] Much of B…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Buffett

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web search NEUTRAL — Warren Buffett has promised to give away 99% of his wealth to charity. His life lessons teach all of us that real success isn't about the size of your house, how much money you make, or what you have.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gary-k-bbb11019_national-geog…

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web search NEUTRAL — Warren Buffett, who turned 95, is known for embracing a carefree lifestyle with meals reminiscent of childhood, including Coca-Cola and fast food.So I decided to eat like a 6-year-old.” Buffett’s brea…
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/warren-buf…

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Claim 6: “Ted Weschler, the other investment manager, continues to oversee about 6% of the holdings”

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The claim is supported by a single cross-reference from CNBC, but no other independent sources were provided to corroborate the specific 6% figure.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Ted Weschler, the other investment manager, continues to oversee about 6% of the holdings.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/berkshire-hathaway-returns-t…

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Claim 7: “Berkshire's other newly disclosed position during the quarter was far larger: a roughly $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a roughly $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines in the first quarter of 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Delta Center is an indoor venue in Salt Lake City. Opened in 1991, the arena is the home of the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey Leagu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Forbes Global 2000 is an annual ranking of the top 2000 public companies in the world, published by: sales, profit, assets and market value. The list has been published annually since 2003.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes_Global_2000

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Claim 8: “Todd Combs, the longtime investment manager and Geico chief who left for JPMorgan at the end of 2025”

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Multiple independent sources confirm Todd Combs, the CEO of Geico and investment manager, left Berkshire Hathaway to join JPMorgan.

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web search NEUTRAL — Todd Anthony Combs is a former hedge fund manager and current investment manager at Berkshire Hathaway, who has been the chief executive officer of GEICO since January 2020.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Combs

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web search NEUTRAL — Warren Buffett hired Todd Combs to eventually succeed him as Berkshire Hathaway's stock picker.Combs, one of Buffett's two investment managers and Geico's CEO, has quit to join JPMorgan.After years of…
https://www.businessinsider.com/warren-buffett-todd-combs-su…

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web search NEUTRAL — Todd Combs is leaving Berkshire Hathaway and Geico to join JPMorgan Chase. Bloomberg via Getty Images. He is giving up his seat on JPMorgan’s board, which he has held since 2016, as he takes on the ne…
https://nypost.com/2025/12/08/business/berkshire-hathaways-t…

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Claim 9: “Buffett described regularly speaking with Berkshire's director of financial assets, Mark Millard”

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Official company documentation ('Directors and Officers of the Company') and a professional profile confirm Mark D. Millard is the Director of Financial Assets at Berkshire Hathaway.

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web search NEUTRAL — In 1987, Berkshire Hathaway purchased a 12% stake in Salomon Inc., making it the largest shareholder and Buffett a director. In 1990, a scandal involving John Gutfreund (former CEO of Salomon Brothers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Buffett

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web search NEUTRAL — Peers. MM. Mark D. Millard.Timeline. Director of Financial Assets. Current role.
https://theorg.com/org/berkshire-hathaway/org-chart/mark-d-m…

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web search NEUTRAL — MARK D. MILLARD, Director of Financial Assets. Letters from Annual Reports (1977 through 2001), quarterly reports, press releases and other information about Berkshire may be obtained on the Internet …
https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/2001ar/directors.html

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