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Warren Buffett Just Bought $345 Million of His Favorite Stock (Hint: Not Apple)

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Berkshire Hathaway 's Class A stock has returned 20% annually since Buffett took control in 1965 .

Buffett sold 389 million shares of Apple in the June quarter , and he bought $345 million worth of his favorite stock.

Apple is a wonderful business with enviable brand authority and a strong presence in many markets.

Buffett could have purchased any of 379 companies in the S&P 500 with $78 billion .

Wall Street expects Berkshire 's operating earnings to increase at 17% annually through 2027 .

Patient investors should feel confident in buying a small position in Berkshire today .

Buffett is probably repurchasing shares in the current quarter .

The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now and Apple wasn’t one of them.

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