Berkshire shares rise on surge in operating earnings, but questions linger about cash - CNBC

The conglomerate's operating profit — earnings from the company's wholly owned businesses — skyrocketed 71% to $14.5 billion in the fourth quarter.
Berkshire Hathaway shares got a boost after Warren Buffett's conglomerate reported a surge in operating earnings, but shareholders who were waiting for news of what will happen to its enormous pile o… [+2624 chars] Read More