The stock market is off to a rough start in 2025, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite tumbling into correction territory, and many stocks down 20 percent or more from their recent highs. Berkshire Hathaway has been one of the few winners so far this year,

Besides wholly owning numerous operating businesses, Berkshire Hathaway also has many different individual stocks to its name. With legendary investor Warren Buffett leading the way, returns have been magnificent over the years.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is Friday's IBD Stock Of The Day as the massive conglomerate, which is reportedly in talks to sell its real estate brokerage business, emerged unscathed by the S&P 500 correction.

Investors remain drawn to the company's diverse earnings base and defensive appeal, supported by over $300 billion in cash and equivalents.

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The last time Berkshire aggressively bought stocks was in early 2022 when the S&P 500 was 20% below current levels.