Buffett Slows Buybacks, Sells Stocks

The video discusses Warren Buffett's challenges in deploying Berkshire Hathaway's $144 billion cash pile, highlighting difficulties in finding acquisitions and the limited stock buybacks. Despite these challenges, Berkshire's businesses, particularly the railroad sector, showed resilience and profit growth. However, inflation and supply chain issues are impacting costs, especially in building products, leading to price increases. Buffett had previously warned about these economic pressures, which continue to affect the company's operations.

What inflationary pressures did Warren Buffett warn about during his annual meeting?

How did the building products companies respond to rising costs for materials?