Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway crossed $1 trillion in market cap in 2024, becoming the first non-tech US company to reach that milestone. Its conglomerate value stems from wholly owned subsidiaries—GEICO, BNSF Railway, and Berkshire Hathaway Energy—plus a $300 billion+ public stock portfolio anchored by Apple. Buffett's succession plan naming Greg Abel has reassured investors, and Berkshire's record $325 billion cash pile positions it for a major acquisition. This cash reserve is 30% larger than #10 TSMC's entire market cap, underscoring its unmatched financial firepower.