Berkshire Hathaway profit up 14 percent

Courtesy MSNBC.com: Business  Fri, 08/07/2009 - 15:56

Warren Buffett's company reported a 14 percent jump in second-quarter profit as the improving stock market boosted the value of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s investments.


 

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