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General Mills (NYSE: GIS) reported a 44% drop in shares from its 2023 peak, marking a challenging fiscal first quarter with organic revenue down 3% year-over-year and operating profits down 18%. The company forecasts flat sales and a 10% to 15% decline in operating profits for the full year.
Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) saw its shares increase by 93% since the end of 2024, driven mainly by its involvement in the artificial intelligence sector. The company’s cloud intelligence arm reported a 26% year-over-year revenue growth for the three months ending in June 2025, despite the still impactful downturn in its e-commerce business.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) is currently valued at around 20 times its trailing and projected profits, with about one-third of its market cap of $1 trillion stemming from cash reserves. The conglomerate reported a net operating income of approximately $17 billion in the first half of 2025, highlighting its stable and diversified financial footing.
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