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the stake

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Trump said in his post that the stake was now worth more than $60 billion.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

It’s possible Berkshire has exited from or changed its Delta position, since its regulatory filing last week disclosing the stake reflected investments in the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

The Luxembourg-based steelmaker said Tuesday that it sold around 23.9 million shares in Vallourec—equivalent to 10% of its outstanding share capital—after acquiring the stake in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

Ackman didn’t detail the size of the stake, which he said would be disclosed in regulatory filings later Friday.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

It blasts away the ropes and the stake, spraying fiery splinters all over us and obliterating all thought, Noise, and sound.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness

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