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Not much good from either Steve in the stock market this week (again). But what’s been going wrong this time with their portfolios?

Greg Abel has taken over from Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway and has released his first shareholder letter. There’s a buyback in process – and likely another big one to come.

Aside from that, it’s largely business as usual. And there’s a new acquisition to report that might be a good sign for one of Steve W’s FTSE 100 investments.

Steve D’s been looking at Dave – the bank with ExtraCash for people who need extra cash. It’s been a rollercoaster for the company since its IPO, but it looks interesting right now.

The firm is doing a lot of things the best low-cost businesses do – building out scale, adding on new units, and aggressively keeping down prices. Is it time to consider buying?

The S&P 500’s software stocks have been under pressure recently. But Salesforce is making a big move to try and take advantage of its falling share price.

Taking on $25bn in debt is a big risk. So is it going to be a brilliant move or turn the company into the next Charter Communications?

Only on this week’s PlayingFTSE Podcast!

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9:36 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY

25:36 DAVE BANK

52:58 SALESFORCE

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What’s been going on in the financial world and why should anyone care? Find out as we dive into the latest news and try to figure out what any of it means. We talk about stocks, markets, politics, and loads of other things in a way that’s accessible, light-hearted and (we hope) entertaining. For the people who know nothing, by the people who know even less. Enjoy

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