Shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B (BRK.B) saw a slight increase of 0.93%, reaching $344.25 on Monday. This positive movement occurred during a generally favorable trading session for the stock market. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) rose by 0.39% to 4,522.79, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a 0.22% increase, closing at 34,585.35.
This rise in stock value marked the end of a two-day losing streak for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B. Although it closed $2.19 below its 52-week high of $346.44, which was achieved on July 12th, the overall performance was still commendable.
When compared to some of its competitors on Monday, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B showcased a mixed performance. Honeywell International Inc. (HON) rose by 0.98% to $208.17, General Electric Co. (GE) went up by 0.78% to $111.14, and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) recorded a 0.64% increase, closing at $251.17.
The trading volume for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B remained at 2.4 million shares, which is 987,702 shares below its 50-day average volume of 3.3 million shares.