History Says Berkshire Hathaway Stock Holds Up When the Market Falls: It Beat the S&P 500 in 11 of 13 Down Years

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The article provides historical context on Berkshire Hathaway's resilience during market downturns, but this is a well-known characteristic of the stock rather than a new catalyst. The current relative underperformance in 2026 is a reflection of the broader market's growth trajectory rather than a change in the company's fundamentals.

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History Says Berkshire Hathaway Stock Holds Up When the Market Falls: It Beat the S&P 500 in 11 of 13 Down Years

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