Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting draws EU students to Omaha
EU students attend Berkshire Hathaway meeting as Buffett and Munger field questions. Geico, Dairy Queen, Justin Brands, and Fruit of the Loom mascots mingle with investors at the Qwest Center. KU students travel annually, hoping for a future role in the world of investing.
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Buffett backs AIG value at meeting with Berkshire board
Warren Buffett told 19,000 Berkshire shareholders that American International Group remains a great company, Berkshire earnings will rise about 400 million in Q1, but currency trading losses will cut investments by 120 million. He noted a possible Berkshire dividend discussion and an upcoming insurance related acquisition near 1 billion. Gates joined Berkshire board but spoke little.
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General Reinsurance Corp
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Washington oil prices drive energy policy in politics
Oil prices and energy policy dominated national debate last week as President Bush met with Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. The $2.50 per gallon figure became a focal point in discussions on domestic energy strategy and international energy diplomacy.
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Saudis vow $50 billion boost to oil capacity growth
The prince announced that Saudi Arabia will spend 50 billion dollars to expand production capacity by half over the next decade. In Washington, Congress approved an 8 billion dollar energy bill granting tax breaks to boost oil and gas drilling and alternative fuels, while the White House said some breaks are unnecessary at record oil prices. Congress also passed a budget bill authorizing oil exploration in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
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