Berkshire Hathaway Stock Split: Shareholders Approve 50-To-1 Split

First Posted: 03/23/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 04:15 PM ET

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DailyFinance:

Have you been itching to invest in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B), but didn't have the $3,400-and-change it would cost to buy a single Class B share? Now's your chance after a stock split.

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