Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK) revealed yesterday in a
13F/A filing with the SEC afterhours that it had taken a 5.5% stake in
Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT) with purchases dating back to June 30th. This news isn't particularly suprising given Buffet's investment in competitor Walmart; however, share in the retailer climbed over 1% today on the news as investors look to follow the Oracle of Omaha's lead. According to the filing, Buffet's average price was $50.30, which means he is already sitting on a nice 17% profit as shares near $60. Buffet is known for investing for the long-term in significantly undervalued companies, meaning that he is likely expecting much more upside. Investors should keep an eye on future SEC filings by Buffet, in particular Form 4s which indicate further purchasing of TGT shares.
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