Tag Archives: buffett

Warren Buffett at Salomon Hearings

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Cale Smith

Back in 1991, Wall Street firm Salomon Brothers was in serious trouble over a bond-rigging scandal. Warren Buffett took over as chairman and CEO for an annual salary of $1. This was the opening statement he gave to Congress.

Posted in For Investors | Tagged | Comments Off on Warren Buffett at Salomon Hearings

Conchs in Omaha?

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Cale Smith

Anyone else from the Keys going to Omaha for the Berkshire annual meeting this weekend? Drop me a line!

Posted in Our Portfolios | Tagged | Comments Off on Conchs in Omaha?

A Quote Worth Thinking About

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Cale Smith

Earlier today Warren Buffett called his buying of railroad operator Burlington Northern an “all-in wager on the economic future of the United States. I love these bets.”

Posted in For Investors | Tagged | Comments Off on A Quote Worth Thinking About