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Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:42 PM

Published 11/06/2009 by Seeking Alpha


Intrinsic Value and Warren Buffett's BNSF Purchase

Ive been hearing a lot about Buffetts recent purchase of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNI).

Whether the choice of a partial stock deal means that Buffett considers Berkshire (BRK.A) shares to be overvalued, or whether Buffett is going all in in American stocks and commodities, or is he just...

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