BUFFETT BERKSHIRE JUST TROUNCED CHIP STOCKS AND FLASHED A RARE DOT - COM - ERA SIGNAL

What happened: Over three weeks chip stocks fell while Berkshire Hathaway rose, carrying its Class B stock (BRK-B) to a record close Tuesday, its first since May 2, 2025, with Class A (BRK-A) also hitting an intraday record Wednesday. Key numbers: Chip stocks lost 15%, Berkshire gained 7%. From Oct. Why it matters: The combination of chips falling at least 14% while Berkshire gained at least 7% over 12 sessions last happened Oct. 3, 2001, and earlier cases came in 1995-96 or 2000-01. The article says history sends a mixed message and calls this a rare signal, not a forecast.

Over three weeks chip stocks fell while Berkshire Hathaway rose, carrying its Class B stock (BRK-B) to a record close Tuesday, its first since May 2, 2025, with Class A (BRK-A) also hitting an intraday record Wednesday.

The combination of chips falling at least 14% while Berkshire gained at least 7% over 12 sessions last happened Oct. 3, 2001, and earlier cases came in 1995-96 or 2000-01. The article says history sends a mixed message and calls this a rare signal, not a forecast.