... year as clients’ inventory levels decrease. Investors reacted neutrally to the report: while current indicators are weaker than last year's, there is hope that the bottom of the cycle has been passed and improvement lies ahead. Berkshire Hathaway – Warren Buffett’s conglomerate published strong financial results reflecting the resilience of its diversified business. Berkshire's operating profit in Q2 reached record levels, largely due to high returns from its insurance business and growth in interest ...