| Date | Ticker | Direction | Thesis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | SHORT | Berkshire Hathaway (Warren Buffett) reduced its stake in Amazon by over 75% in Q4 filings. Buffett is rotating out of tech/consumer discretionary and into defensive value (Healthcare/Energy). This signals a lack of confidence in Amazon's current valuation or growth prospects relative to safer assets. SHORT / AVOID AMZN. Amazon AWS growth re-accelerating due to AI demand. | ||
| Feb 18, 2026 | LONG | Berkshire Hathaway bought shares in The New York Times, AstraZeneca, and Occidental Petroleum. This represents a classic defensive rotation: Media (subscription stability), Healthcare (drug demand independent of economy), and Energy (inflation hedge). LONG NYT, AZN, OXY. Sector-specific regulatory risks (drug pricing for AZN, oil prices for OXY). |