Warren Buffett

2024 - 8 - 5

Is Warren Buffett's Friendship with Bill Gates Finally on the Rocks?

Apple - Berkshire Hathaway - Bill Gates - Friendship - Philanthropy - Stock Market - Warren Buffett

From billion-dollar investments to friendship woes, here's why Warren Buffett is having second thoughts about Bill Gates!

In the world of billionaires, friendships can take an interesting turn, and it seems like the long-standing camaraderie between Warren Buffett and Bill Gates is facing some turbulence. As investors flocked to Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting, they were treated to the usual fanfare. However, behind the scenes, it was reported that Buffett had been increasingly concerned with how the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was being managed. The New York Times indicated that Buffett's frustration stemmed from his belief in adhering to lean operations, free from underlying bureaucracy, something he perceives as a stumbling block at the Gates Foundation.

Their friendship, which began blossoming after a chance meeting in 1991, has included shared dinners, investment philosophies, and giving strategies. But as Gates’ style of philanthropy has expanded into various initiatives, Buffett seems to be feeling the strain. With Gates' focus on scaling up solutions to global problems, it looks like they are on diverging paths. What was once a synergistic partnership now appears to be marred by stylistic differences, raising eyebrows across the philanthropic community as they wonder if this is just a rough patch or a signal of deeper issues.

Yet, it’s not just the friendship that’s under the spotlight; Warren Buffett’s recent moves in the investment world have also made headlines. In a shocking turn, he reportedly sold nearly half of his stake in the tech behemoth, Apple. This decision, on top of his existing concerns about the management of Gates' foundation, adds a layer of drama to an already compelling narrative. How does a man who once revered Steve Jobs and his innovative acumen balance his relationships and investments amid such turbulence?

In the midst of this friendship saga, it’s worth noting two fascinating facts. First, in the early days of their friendship, Buffett was instrumental in guiding Gates on investment strategies during a crucial period for Microsoft, highlighting the impressive blend of tech and finance. Second, while Gates and Buffett have donned the hats of philanthropic partners, both continue to influence each other's strategies in vastly different realms—a reminder that even the best friendships have their ups and downs!

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Business Standard"

Has friendship of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett reached final act? (Business Standard)

As Berkshire global shareholders made their pilgrimage to Omaha for the conglomerate's annual meeting, they were delighted by the public displays of the ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Fortune"

Warren Buffett was reportedly bothered by high costs and ... (Fortune)

Billionaire Warren Buffett had been bothered for years by how the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was being run, according to a New York Times report on ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Hindustan Times"

Warren Buffett hates Bill Gates' mismanagement at Gates ... (Hindustan Times)

Certain aspects of Bill Gates' behavior hurt Warren Buffett who is known for his love of lean and efficient operations free of bureaucracy.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Namasthe Telangana"

Apple - Warren Buffett | ఆపిల్‌కు వారెన్ బఫెట్ షాక్.. సగం వాటా అమ్మేసిన ... (Namasthe Telangana)

Apple - Warren Buffett | గ్లోబల్ ఇన్వెస్ట్ మెంట్ గైడ్ వారెన్ బఫెట్ సారధ్యంలోని బెర్క్ షైర్ హాత్ వే సంస్థ.. గ్లోబల్ టెక్ జెయింట్ ఆపిల్'లో దాదాపు సగం ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The New York Times"

Has the Long Friendship of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Reached ... (The New York Times)

Growing tensions between the two billionaires, over issues both substantive and stylistic, have roiled the world of philanthropy.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Moneycontrol.com"

Warren Buffett recollects when Steve Jobs called him for investment ... (Moneycontrol.com)

Steve Jobs had called Warren Buffett to get advice on what to do with Apple's huge cash pile. 'He said, 'We've got all this cash. What should we do with it?

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Benzinga"

How A Holiday Meeting Sparked A Billion-Dollar Friendship ... (Benzinga)

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have been close friends ever since their first meeting in 1991.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Fortune"

Why did Warren Buffett dump Apple stock? He could be managing ... (Fortune)

Since 2016, when Warren Buffett first bought Apple, shares have soared almost 900%, delivering Berkshire billions of dollars worth of unrealized profits.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Indian Express"

Warren Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire Hathaway's longtime ... (The Indian Express)

Warren Buffett has consistently lavished praise on Apple CEO Tim Cook, who attended Berkshire's annual meeting in Omaha in May, and talked about the way ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Inc.com"

6 Words Explain Why Warren Buffett Just Dumped Half of His $160 ... (Inc.com)

By 2017, that amount would grow to over $28 billion. All told Berkshire has spent $40 billion on its stake in Apple. Since then, the company's stock price has ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

Apple investors urged to stay calm after Warren Buffett slashes stake (The Straits Times)

His firm Berkshire Hathaway revealed on Aug 3 that it sold almost half of its position in Apple. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Bloomberg"

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Cuts Apple Stake by Almost Half (Bloomberg)

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has slashed its stake in Apple Inc. by almost 50%. That's part of a massive second-quarter selling spree that boosted Warren ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Quartz"

Berkshire Hathaway sold half of its Apple stock (Quartz)

Warren Buffett's conglomerate has quickly been spinning off is stake in Apple over the past year.

Monday papers: Warren Buffett sells another $50bn of Apple shares (Citywire Financial Publishers)

And City regulator admits errors in handling of bullying complaint.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Livemint"

Warren Buffett's cash pile soars. What it could mean for you. | Mint (Livemint)

For months now, Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, has been amassing a war chest of cash, nearly doubling his reserves from $135 billion in 2020 to a ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Hindustan Times"

Warren Buffett says Steve Jobs once called him for investment ... (Hindustan Times)

Steve Jobs had called to get advice on what to do with Apple's huge cash pile, Warren Buffett recounted.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Wall Street Journal"

Stock Market Today: What to Watch After Last Week's Selloff—Live ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Buckle up, Apple bulls. Shares of the iPhone maker dropped more than 8% in premarket trading after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed over the ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "News18"

When Steve Jobs Sought Warren Buffett's Advice For Apple's Cash ... (News18)

As Buffett Warren recalled, Steve Jobs explicitly stated that Apple would not pursue large acquisitions requiring substantial funding.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo Finance UK"

Warren Buffett sells half his Apple stock. Should I do the same? (Yahoo Finance UK)

Jon Smith explains some of the reasons why the Sage of Omaha might have decided to sell some of his Apple stock and mulls over what to do.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNBC"

Apple shares drop 7% after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ... (CNBC)

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed in its earnings filing that it dumped a little more than 49% of the Apple stake.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Wall Street Journal"

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops 1100 Points; S&P 500 Slides Over ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Buckle up, Apple bulls. Shares of the iPhone maker dropped more than 5% Monday after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed over the weekend that it ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Quartz"

Apple stock is tanking after falling out of favor with Warren Buffett (Quartz)

The Warren Buffett-helmed conglomerate now holds $84.2 billion in Apple stock — much less than the $174.3 billion it owned at the start of the year. Suggested ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo Finance"

Elon Musk Says Warren Buffett Is 'Clearly Expecting A Correction ... (Yahoo Finance)

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has commented on Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.'s (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK) decision to sell ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Quartz"

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds more U.S. Treasury bills ... (Quartz)

Berkshire has $234.6 billion worth of investments in T-bills.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Fortune"

Warren Buffett could have a 'golden opportunity' to buy if the market ... (Fortune)

Berkshire Hathaway's cash pile hit a fresh record high of $276.9 billion, up from $189 billion in the prior quarter.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "MarketWatch"

'Warren Buffett stayed calm and clear-headed amid chaos': Here's ... (MarketWatch)

The current tumble in global markets is a prime example of that. As much as it seemed like the world was turning upside down in 2008 — the stock market was ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "USA TODAY"

Who is Warren Buffett? Why investors are looking to the 'Oracle of ... (USA TODAY)

Warren Buffett is known as the 'Oracle of Omaha' for a reason – when he makes moves in the stock market, people listen. Here's how he made his wealth.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Bloomberg"

Warren Buffett's Apple Strategy, Explained (Bloomberg)

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, has been bullish on Apple since the '80s, making billions. Many were surprised when he sold some shares.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Bankrate.com"

Warren Buffett Halves Berkshire's Apple Stake: 4 Lessons For ... (Bankrate.com)

Warren Buffett sold half of Berkshire Hathaway's stake in Apple during the second quarter. Here's what investors can learn from the move.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Los Angeles Times"

Warren Buffett slashes Berkshire Hathaway's longtime Apple stake (Los Angeles Times)

Billionaire Warren Buffett slashed Berkshire Hathaway's massive Apple stake in a move that could prove unsettling for the broader stock market.

'Warren Buffett stayed calm and clear-headed amid chaos': Here's ... (Morningstar.com)

By Quentin Fottrell. 'Feeling like a tiny pawn in a wider global economic upheaval was humbling'. "Don't panic!" That's usually the best way to get people ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Economic Times"

Bear market coming? From Warren Buffett to mutual funds, big boys ... (The Economic Times)

Top investors, including Warren Buffett and major Indian mutual funds, were seen increasing their cash reserves amid market turbulence.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Deccan Herald"

Warren Buffett's $277 billion cash hoard after selling Apple is a ... (Deccan Herald)

Warren Buffett has been selling a lot of stock, and that revelation is inducing his many admirers to follow suit. His Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate, ...

Explore the last week