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18 Aug 2026, 12:48 UTC · 1w ago
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David Tepper's Appaloosa initiated new put positions on Apple (AAPL) and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B). — A high-profile hedge fund manager taking bearish positions on two of the most widely held US stocks signals potential downside risk to the broader market.
-0.60Apple's Q3 FY26 EPS of $2.02 was inflated by 11 cents from non-recurring tariff refunds, suggesting weaker underlying fundamentals. — Evidence that earnings were buoyed by one-time gains rather than organic growth makes the current 35x P/E valuation harder to justify.
-0.40Tepper increased positions in AI-centric names including NVIDIA, Meta, TSMC, and Alphabet. — This indicates that the bearish Apple bets are targeted hedges rather than a broad retreat from risk assets or the tech sector.
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Berkshire Hathaway's FY25 operating earnings fell to $44.49B from $47.44B, with insurance underwriting income dropping significantly. — Declining operating earnings in core business segments suggest a slowing growth trajectory for the conglomerate.
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David Tepper initiated put positions, and the article cites weakening fundamentals and non-recurring earnings boosts.
Mentioned in a headline stating the stock fell 50%.
David Tepper opened a new position in the company.
David Tepper added to his position in the company as part of a constructive AI-focused book.
David Tepper added to his position in the company as part of a constructive AI-focused book.
David Tepper opened a new position in the company.
David Tepper added to his position in the company as part of a constructive AI-focused book.
David Tepper added to his position in the company as part of a constructive AI-focused book.
David Tepper added to his position, and Berkshire Hathaway made a $10B private placement.
Mentioned as a large holding for Tepper who believes memory pricing will stay elevated.
The company faced slipping operating earnings and falling net income, and it was used as a proxy short for Apple.
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