Brendan Mathews

The Motley Fool's top analysts answer questions about long-term investing and stocks to own for younger investors.

Commentators have argued that breaking up Berkshire Hathaway would unlock shareholder value. Warren Buffett explains why he disagrees with that strategy.

If he were 23, Buffett says he'd go into the investment business, and for aspiring young investors he suggests asking strategic questions of management -- i.e., the "Larry Bird" approach, as Charlie Munger describes it.

At the 2014 annual shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett expressed optimism about both Barack Obama and U.S. businesses while calling for a "truce" on political debate

Buffett, Munger, and Jain are all irreplaceable, but Berkshire Hathaway is grooming its next set of leaders, including Matt Rose, Greg Abel, Ted Weschler, Todd Combs, and Tracy Britt Cool.

The Motley Fool's top analysts answer questions about a possible economy collapse.

The Motley Fool's top analysts answer questions about investing in precious metals.

The Motley Fool's top analysts answer questions about WisdomTree Investments.

The Motley Fool's top analysts answer questions about Apple stock.

The Motley Fool's top analysts discuss Amazon.com's stocks.

Valeant's unique business model has delivered an 856% return over the past five years.

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger of Berkshire Hathaway have repeatedly advised investors to stick to their circle of competence; but how should investors determine it?

These three key factors will help determine Valeant's profitability going forward.

Allergan's board listed three primary reasons it rejected Valeant, but will Valeant be deterred?

Of the three primary concerns with Valeant, investors should keep tabs on one.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett and Vice Chairman Charlie Munger provide managers with a lot of autonomy -- they "over-trust." This can go visibly wrong, but it has plenty of unseen benefits.

The three key advantages Valeant has over the rest of the market.

In the annual meeting in Omaha, Warren Buffett explains how his latest deal with Bank of America will benefit both Berkshire Hathaway and Bank of America

Here are six of the biggest mistakes an investor can make. If you can avoid them, the odds are stacked in your favor.

"The Outsiders" shows the power of replacing conventional thinking with radical rationality -- and both history and happy shareholders can attest to the massive returns this approach can generate.