Berkshire increasing investments in Japan trading firms.

Berkshire Hathaway plans to gradually increase its ownership in Japan's largest trading houses, supporting their share prices, according to Buffett.

Berkshire Hathaway is eyeing a larger stake in Japan's five top trading houses, and Warren Buffett's recent letter makes that clear. He mentioned that the company had initially kept its holdings below 10%, but these trading houses have agreed to a "moderate" increase as Buffett inches closer to the cap. This news is likely to give a boost to the stocks of Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Itochu, Sumitomo, and Marubeni, which have faced recent struggles along with the broader Japanese market, lagging behind global peers.

Buffett praised these companies for their sensible dividend increases and conservative executive pay. He’s committed to holding this position "for many decades" and is exploring further cooperation, including potential joint investments. Mitsubishi is already in talks with Berkshire about specific projects. This development showcases Buffett's long-term vision and suggests a positive outlook for corporate value and share prices in Japan.

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