Warren Buffett is widely considered one of the greatest investors ever because he has delivered excellent returns for a long time. The Oracle of Omaha's investing strategy was effective 10 years ago.

Has Warren Buffett given up on stocks amid overstretched valuations? That’s the big question, as the “Oracle of Omaha” has been a net seller in recent months.

It's not easy for a stock investor to beat the S&P 500 in any given year, and it's even harder to do that regularly. Consider this: From the year when Buffett took over Berkshire Hathaway through the end of 2023,

Warren Buffett once famously stated that his "favorite holding period was forever." However, even a cursory examination of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio changes through the years will show that Buffett doesn't hold most stocks as long as he said he prefers.

Warren Buffett stock American Express is flashing a bullish signal after breaking out, with earnings due next week. American Express stock wavered in buy range on Thursday. Also, American Express on Thursday announced it would pay a roughly $230 million settlement following a Department of Justice criminal wire fraud investigation.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has sold $133 billion worth of stocks in the first nine months of 2024. The company reduced its stakes in Apple, American Express, and Bank of America, which made up a large portion of its portfolio.

Warren Buffett has been a net seller of stocks over the past eight quarters, building Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves to its highest-ever level. Apple still accounts for the largest position in the equity portfolio,