Berkshire Hathaway profits drop as Warren Buffett's cash pile hits a fresh record high

Warren Buffett's cash pile is bigger than ever.

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• Berkshire Hathaway's profits dropped by 14% in the first quarter of 2025.
• The company's earnings, released Saturday, showed operating profits of $9.6 billion.
• Warren Buffett's firm also saw its cash pile hit a record high at the start of 2025.

Berkshire Hathaway reported Saturday that its profits dropped 14% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

The results...