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Warren Buffett’s Regret Over Microsoft Investment
Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has expressed regret for not investing in Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), which has seen a valuation increase of over 780% in the past decade, now exceeding $3.5 trillion. Despite being a long-time admirer of Microsoft’s business, Buffett cited his friendship with co-founder Bill Gates as a reason for abstaining from investment, stating that it would seem like favoritism and pose potential conflict of interest risks.
During Berkshire’s 2018 annual meeting, Buffett claimed that it would be a mistake for the company to buy Microsoft. This decision has been viewed unfavorably as Microsoft is currently the fourth-most-profitable public company worldwide, while Buffett has maintained strict investment criteria that align well with Microsoft’s profile.
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