Buffett's interest in Japan trading firms boosts stock prices.

Japanese trading houses surged as Berkshire Hathaway's plans to increase holdings boosted investor confidence in the undervalued sector.

The Japanese trading houses are making waves, y’all! Mitsubishi shot up by 8.6%, and Marubeni followed closely, adding almost 8%. Even Mitsui, Itochu, and Sumitomo are riding high! Meanwhile, the broader Topix index took a little dip, down 0.4%. It’s a rollercoaster out here!

So what’s the scoop? Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is stepping up its game, ready to increase holdings in these undervalued trading houses. Originally, he kept investments below 10%, but he's got good news from the guys over there—they’re easing that limit. Sounds like a win-win to me!

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