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Berkshire Hathaway's moves, and a metric named for Warren Buffett, are flashing a warning, but history suggests the smartest investors prepare for the next downturn instead of trying to predict it.
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Aug 1, 2026 by Brendan Coffey
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Aug 1, 2026 by Sean Williams
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The president isn't helping ensure his prediction about the stock market comes true.
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Aug 1, 2026 by David Dierking
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