05 February 2010

Published in: Corporate strategy, Capital - models

S&P strips Berkshire Hathaway of AAA rating

Standard & Poor's on Thursday stripped Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway of its top AAA rating, saying its acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe will hurt liquidity and capital adequacy.

For full story, go to: http://communities.thomsonreuters.com/ILS/494954

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