In this video, Foolish financial analyst Matt Koppenheffer reviews a recent Wall Street Journal article indicating that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.38%) (BRK.B 0.46%) was in discussions to buy NYSE Euronext. While Berkshire may have backed away from this particular deal, Matt believes it is indicative of Buffett's intention to make one or more major acquisitions in the days to come.
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Is Buffett's Elephant Gun Ready to Fire?
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Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway may have been in on the bidding for NYSE Euronext.
Matt Koppenheffer owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends Berkshire Hathaway and NYSE Euronext. The Motley Fool owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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