Fact checked by Stella Osoba Warren Buffett has increasingly argued in recent years that it's not just the ubiquitous sports betting apps that have made your phone a pocket casino. In his 2024 annual letter to shareholders,

Warren Buffett is a money man -- in multiple ways. While his Berkshire Hathaway operates in a wide range of sectors, it's categorized in the financial services sector because of its huge insurance businesses.

Many experienced economists and investors today take inspiration from Warren Buffett’s strategies. His focus on value investing played a key role in building his fortune.

The legendary investor has continued to buy some stocks, albeit not as many as in the past. This seems to show that Buffett is concerned about frothy valuations but is still able to find some stocks that meet his investment criteria. Other investors probably will be able to pick stocks that aren't too expensive as well.

Warren Buffett often is referred to as the "Oracle of Omaha" -- and for good reason. This native of Omaha, Nebraska has built a fortune, thanks to his ability to invest wisely through any stock market environment.

Buffett invested in Heinz in 2013 and two years later, Heinz merged with Kraft Foods. He bought 326 million shares during this merger at a cost of around $24.6 billion. He has held on to that stake, which is now worth $11.4 billion.