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HOW PROFITABLE WAS/IS TOBACCO?
Tobacco was the most profitable industry for U.S. stockholders over a 115-year span. But tobacco was also profitable for everyone - from raw material to…
Nov 2, 2021 • 
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HOW PROFITABLE WAS/IS TOBACCO?
AN AMAZING DOUGHNUT FINDS A HOME ON TOBACCO ROAD – INSPIRED BY A CAMEL
INTRODUCTION
Jul 19, 2022 • 
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AN AMAZING DOUGHNUT FINDS A HOME ON TOBACCO ROAD – INSPIRED BY A CAMEL
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THOUGHTS ON NEW YEAR’S DAY
For 2024, Merriam-Webster chose "polarization” as its Word of the Year.
Jan 1 • 
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THOUGHTS ON NEW YEAR’S DAY
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY’S TOBACCO HISTORY
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Jul 18, 2023 • 
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY’S TOBACCO HISTORY
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A LOOK BACK 78 YEARS ON TOBACCO ROAD
As you get this Post, I am in the Italian Alps at my granddaughter’s wedding.
Jun 6, 2022 • 
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A LOOK BACK 78 YEARS ON TOBACCO ROAD
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NEW YEAR 2024 – REFLECTING ON “ONE PERCENTERS,” AND LOOKING AHEAD
In my Christmas Post, I began a series about events that led me to be an investment advisor.
Jan 2, 2024 • 
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NEW YEAR 2024 – REFLECTING ON “ONE PERCENTERS,” AND LOOKING AHEAD
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023 – AND THOUGHTS ON INVESTING
I wish you a happy and prosperous New Year.
Jan 3, 2023 • 
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023 – AND THOUGHTS ON INVESTING
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BLACK MONDAY – OCTOBER 19, 1987
The worst day in market history was October 19, 1987 – 35 years ago tomorrow.
Oct 18, 2022 • 
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BLACK MONDAY – OCTOBER 19, 1987
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY’S TOBACCO HISTORY PART VII - CONWOOD: A REMARKABLE COMPANY
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger did not buy it.
Jan 16, 2024 • 
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY’S TOBACCO HISTORY PART VII - CONWOOD: A REMARKABLE COMPANY
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WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE OIL MARKET - 1980
INTRODUCTION
Jul 23, 2024 • 
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WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE OIL MARKET - 1980
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YEAR END REFLECTIONS AT 85 AND MY NIECE “ALEXA”
This year is my 85th and like others at this age, I spend ever more time thinking about the past.
Dec 10, 2024 • 
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YEAR END REFLECTIONS AT 85 AND MY NIECE “ALEXA”
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY’S TOBACCO HISTORY PART II
INTRODUCTION
Aug 8, 2023 • 
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY’S TOBACCO HISTORY PART II
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