TOKYO -- Berkshire Hathaway, the U.S. investment company led by prominent investor Warren Buffett, said on Monday that it has purchased additional shares in five major Japanese trading houses, sending its average ownership of them to more than 8.5%.
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Warren Buffett adds to Japan trading company holdings
Berkshire Hathaway now owns 8.5% on average of top 5 trading houses
Warren Buffett's investments and optimism about Japan's prospects have drawn attention to improving economic conditions and shareholder-friendly corporate governance. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
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