First-time homebuyers have struggled with the housing market over the last few years, as affordability worsened and the supply of available homes dwindled. The majority of those shut out from the housing market have been younger buyers,

Buffett typically stays away from cutting-edge tech companies. These companies are all working on AI systems with significant payoffs in productivity and revenue. Some of these stocks are more compelling values at today's prices than others.

Berkshire Hathaway plans to sell about one-third of its $4 billion stake in VeriSign to reduce ownership below 10%. Following the sale of 4.3 million shares, Berkshire's stake will drop to 9.6%. VeriSign shares fell 6% to $287.