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August 25, 2011

Buffett’s Bank of America Investment Makes Him Major Mortgage Player

August 25, 2011

Buffett’s Bank of America Investment Makes Him Major Mortgage Player

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, who owns about 10% of Wells Fargo, announced that it is investing $5 billion in Bank of America. $100,000 per share for 50,000 shares…as one would expect, BofA’s stock is up over 20%. Buffett stated that BofA is a “strong and well-led company.” That is a big chunk of change, and already at a profit given this morning’s stock move. He now owns big chunks of the two largest mortgage lenders.