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Monday, February 28, 2011

REFILE-TAKEOVERCHATTER-Buffett equity stakes may point to future deals

Warren Buffett has reloaded his "elephant gun," and investors have begun the hunt for the folksy billionaire's next acquisition target. As investors try to divine the Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N) (BRKb.N) chairman's next mega deal, analysts and dealmakers said Buffett could look across sectors such as retail, utilities and capital goods, but may steer clear of insurance. He could also look at companies that have the capacity to absorb capital investments from funds that Berkshire has at its disposal and earn good returns, they said.

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