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Visa flags rising mortgage carryover among older Americans, with 65-79 at 41%
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Berkshire Hathaway leans further into Delta, while reshaping its broader stock portfolio
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Berkshire Hathaway leans further into Delta, while reshaping its broader stock portfolio

A new look at Berkshire Hathaway’s latest disclosures points to an expanded stake in Delta Air Lines, alongside selective exits and trims in parts of its public-equity holdings. The shift raises questions about how Berkshire is balancing cyclical exposure with its longer-term allocation style.

Aug 15, 9:54 PM EDT
Visa and Mastercard trade punches on growth as payments volumes and margins take center stage
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Visa and Mastercard trade punches on growth as payments volumes and margins take center stage

A market comparison published Thursday highlighted Visa’s jump in quarterly payments volume to more than $4 trillion, while Mastercard’s edge appeared to be steady margin gains and new, high-profile client wins. Both companies had reported earnings days apart, setting up a debate over which payments-network model is producing the stronger momentum.

Aug 15, 1:24 PM EDT