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And Berkshire Hathaway reported another surge in its cash pile in Q4, even as operating earnings fell amid insurance headwinds in what was Warren Buffett's last quarter as CEO.

In his first annual letter to shareholders, CEO Greg Abel signaled a more cautious posture.

reining in growth in insurance underwriting to protect margins, and holding back on utility expansion to meet AI-related power demand unless returns are compelling for shareholders.

And for income investors, Allstate goes ex-dividend Monday, paying out on April 1st, yes, April Fool's Day.

LOM Research goes ex-dividend Wednesday, with an April 8th payout date.

And on Thursday, Cigna and Qualcomm go ex-dividend, Cigna pays out on March 19th, and Qualcomm pays out on March 26th.

Thanks for listening, and happy St.

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