Shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B (BRK.B) experienced a slight uptick of 0.11% on Friday, closing at $353.08. It was a positive day for the overall stock market, with the S&P 500 Index (SPX) rising 0.41% to 4,604.37 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rising 0.36% to 36,247.87.
Steady Momentum
This marks the second consecutive day of gains for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B. Although the stock fell short of its 52-week high ($373.34) by $20.26, which was achieved on September 19th, it still displayed a solid performance.
Competitor Comparison
In comparison to some of its competitors, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B showed mixed results. Honeywell International Inc. (HON) declined by 1.61% to $194.61, while General Electric Co. (GE) rose by 0.93% to $120.59. Similarly, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) experienced a gain of 0.82%, closing at $249.61.
Above Average Trading Volume
The trading volume for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B surpassed its 50-day average volume, reaching 3.3 million shares compared to the usual average of 3.1 million shares.