Shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B (BRK.B) saw a notable increase of 0.86% on Thursday, reaching $362.38. This positive movement aligns with the overall trend in the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index (SPX) rising 0.88% to 4,780.94 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) climbing 0.54% to 37,468.61.
Breaking the Losing Streak
The rise in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B’s stock marks a break from its two-day losing streak. Investors and shareholders are surely relieved to see this upward movement.
Not Far from the 52-Week High
While the stock fell just short of its 52-week high of $373.34, which it achieved on September 19th, it is still in a favorable position.
Underperformance Compared to Competitors
In comparison to some of its competitors, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B did not perform as well on Thursday. Honeywell International Inc. (HON) rose by 1.10% to $200.13, General Electric Co. (GE) increased by 1.32% to $128.55, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) saw a gain of 1.02% to $252.78.
Trading Volume Remains Lower
The trading volume for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B stood at 2.9 million shares, which is below its 50-day average volume of 3.4 million shares by 430,044 shares.