US Stock Market Move | Berkshire Hathaway significantly increased its position in Alphabet Inc. Class C shares (GOOGL.US), causing the stock to rise over 2% in early trading and reaching a new all-time high.

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22:21 18/05/2026
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On Monday, Google A (GOOGL.US) rose by over 2% in early trading, with a highest stock price touching $406.41, hitting a new all-time high.
On Monday, Alphabet Inc. Class A (GOOGL.US) rose more than 2% in early trading, with the stock price reaching a high of $406.41, hitting a new all-time high. On the news front, on May 15th, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A.US) disclosed its US stock holdings on the last day of the 13F filing deadline. One of the highlights was a significant increase in the holding of Alphabet Inc. Class C. Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Alphabet Inc. Class A in the first quarter, and also established a position in Alphabet Inc. Class C, with a total estimated increase of around $11.5 billion, making it the largest purchase of the quarter for Berkshire Hathaway. From an initial investment of $4 billion in the third quarter of 2025 to $16.6 billion at the end of the latest quarter, Alphabet Inc. Class C has risen from the 10th to the 7th position in Berkshire Hathaway's US stock holdings.