Shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B (BRK.B) experienced a modest increase of 0.46% on Friday, closing at $355.93. This gain was part of a positive trading session for the overall stock market, with the S&P 500 Index (SPX) rising 0.67% to 4,405.71 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) increasing by 0.73% to 34,346.90.
Consistent Growth for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B
This recent uptick in share price marks the third consecutive day of gains for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B. However, it fell short of its 52-week high of $364.63, which the company achieved on August 7th.
Competitor Performance
In comparison to its competitors, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B underperformed on Friday. Honeywell International Inc. (HON) saw a rise of 0.62% to $186.30, General Electric Co. (GE) increased by 0.84% to $111.97, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) experienced a 1.22% growth, reaching $240.57.
Trading Volume Below Average
The trading volume for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B was 2.1 million shares, which remained 1.0 million below its 50-day average volume of 3.2 million shares.
