Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter

Berkshire Hathaway increased its investment in Alphabet, the parent company of Google, and expanded its holdings in the homebuilding sector during the second quarter. These portfolio adjustments were revealed in the conglomerate's latest regulatory snapshot of its investment activities.

Simultaneously, the Omaha-based company continued to reduce its existing stake in the financial sector. These moves reflect the firm's ongoing strategic reallocation of its investment portfolio as reported in its most recent quarterly disclosure.