Brief: Berkshire CEO Greg Abel discusses Japan, Google and AI, housing, consumers

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02/09/2026 11:55

Sept 2 - Abel says berkshire still envisions raising debt in japan as appropriate
Abel confirms buffett initiated berkshire's investment in alphabet
Greg abel interview ends
Berkshire hathaway ceo greg abel says his company intends to hold investments in japanese trading houses for many decades 
Abel says berkshire viewed the housing market as a 'bumpy road' for a while, doesn't see a quick recovery
Abel says berkshire chairman warren buffett loves berkshire's japanese investments, says he provided buffett an update this morning
Abel says he was approached in may about making what became berkshire's $10 billion investment in alphabet, discussed it with buffett
Abel views alphabet's google as a 'significant player' in ai
Abel says he views ai data centers as a significant opportunity for berkshire hathaway energy
Abel says berkshire took a very long term view of the housing market when it acquired the taylor morrison home builder
Abel says he would love to participate in a transaction with tokio marine, declines to comment on specific potential transactions
Abel says consumers are still feeling stretched