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Roaming the Globe for Trifecta Investments

(via news.morningstar.com)

Morningstar interviews David Winters of the Wintergreen fund. Stocks mentioned include: Consolidated Tomoka (CTO), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), and Burlington Northern.

U.S. Insurers Purchase Corporate Bonds in Market ‘Raining Gold’

(via www.bloomberg.com)

"U.S. insurers, holders of more than $2.2 trillion in corporate debt, bought the bonds at the fastest pace in five years in 2009, taking advantage of a market that Warren Buffett said was 'raining gold.'"

What Was Warren Buffett's Role in the Lehman Crisis?

(via www.scribd.com)

An excerpt from the 2,200 page examiner's report on Lehman explains Buffett's role. Report details discussions between Buffett, Paulson, and Fuld. Talks about why Buffett did not agree to invest in Lehman like he did Goldman Sachs (GS).

Buffett Gets $100,000 Berkshire Salary for 29th Straight Year

(via www.bloomberg.com)

Warren Buffett (BRK.B) paid $100,000 for 29th straight year. Reimburses company for personal calls and postage stamps. CFO makes 8 times as much. Security for Buffett costs 3 times as much.

Investor Questions Podcast #7: Does Buffett Use Earnings or Free Cash Flow to Value a Stock?

(via www.investorquestionspodcast.com)

Geoff talks about Mary Buffett’s two books: Buffettology and The New Buffettology. He explains that whenever those books talk about earnings they really mean free cash flow. And he tells us how he feels about Mary Buffett dumbing down a complicated subject.

Investor Questions Podcast #3: What Can You Learn From Warren Buffett's Shareholder Letter?

(via www.investorquestionspodcast.com)

Geoff reviews Warren Buffett’s just released letter to Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) shareholders. He quotes the most useful parts of Buffett’s letter and tells you how they can help you become a better investor.

Investor Questions Podcast #2: What Do You Need to Know About Warren Buffett's Letter?

(via www.investorquestionspodcast.com)

This 16 minute podcast talks about Buffett's upcoming letter to shareholders. Discussion focuses on Ben Graham's influence on Warren Buffett and what we can learn from his letters.

Seven dividend aristocrats that Buffett owns

(via www.dividendgrowthinvestor.com)

Warren Buffett is arguably the best investor in the world. His main holding, Berkshire Hathaway has delivered market beating returns during his leadership. Buffett’s strategy is characterized by purchasing stocks which have a long-term durable competitive advantage in a stable industry.

Cale Smith's Speech at the IIM Annual Meeting

(via www.caleinthekeys.com)

The speech given by Tarpon Folio manager Cale Smith last Saturday night at the Islamorada Investment Management 2010 investor meeting in the Florida Keys.

Markel Corps Private Acquisitions

(via stockmanmarc.blogspot.com)

Intrinsic Value Estimator and Calculator - freeware from Acalmix Publishing

(via www.frips.com)

Intrinsic Value Estimator and Calculator ( freeware tool for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 ). This free software is sponsored by Acalmix Publishing and is released as a promotional tool to accompany the book "The Four Filters Invention of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger."

Value Investor Mohnish Pabrai - The Dhandho Investor

(via stockmanmarc.blogspot.com)

Value Investor Mohnish Pabrai

Sequoia (Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb) files 13F for June 30th, 2009

(via www.rocketfinancial.com)

Sequoia's (Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb) Q2 portfolio has been filed. New or increased positions include SJM, HDB, UPL, GIS, T, PCP, WAG, CHK, DHR, V, BRKb, MTD, KO, PM, JNJ, IRS, MA, JPM, IBM, PG, PEP, FELE, KFT, etc.

What Would Warren Do?

(via www.theatlantic.com)

For WARREN BUFFETT’S most devoted followers, a meal at Gorat’s Steak House is near the apex of the visit to Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, second only to seeing Buffett onstage at the Qwest Center.

Buffett's Path to a Billion

(via www.fool.com)

"Learn more from Buffett's early career, when he made his first millions"