Warren Buffett has been silent about the Trump tariffs since they were announced. That could come to an end this weekend.
Investors and economic onlookers will be paying even more attention than usual to the Oracle of Omaha’s annual address to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders this Saturday. Despite what Trump and others have put on social media, Buffett, 94, has not weighed in on the impact of the most recent tariffs. In the past, however, he has given his thoughts, telling CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell, “Over time, they are a tax on goods. I mean, the tooth fairy doesn’t pay ’em! And then what? You always have to ask that question in economics. You always say, ‘And then what?’”
Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting has been called “Woodstock for capitalists.” It’s a three-day event that offers everything from shopping to a 5K race to a picnic and it draws as many as 40,000 people from around the world each year.
For most of those, Buffett’s thoughts on investing and the current economic climate are the highlights. Others are there to look for celebrities. And some just want to load up on things like the Warren Buffett squishmallows.
This will be the second Berkshire Hathaway meeting without Buffett’s long-time business partner Charlie Munger, who passed away in November 2023 at the age of 99.
Can’t make the journey out to Nebraska or don’t own shares and can’t get in the door? You can still hear what Buffett has to say.
When is Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting?
The heart of the meeting will take place on Saturday, May 3. The Q&A session with Buffett will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET. and run through 2:00 p.m. ET, with a half-hour break at 11:30 a.m.
Where can I watch Warren Buffett address to shareholders?
CNBC will air the Q&A, with coverage starting at 8:30 a.m. ET on May 3.
How will Buffett take questions?
Questions will alternate between shareholders attending the meeting in person and those submitted by shareholders online to berkshirequestions@cnbc.com. CNBC’s Becky Quick will moderate the Q&A.
Can I watch the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting online?
Just as it’s the exclusive broadcast home of the meeting, CNBC has the sole streaming rights. That webcast will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET on CNBC’s website.
Another option, of course, is via the myriad of streaming sites that carry CNBC. Here are a few options.
Peacock
NBC’s streaming service carries a $8 or $14 monthly charge—and the service has recently done away with its free trial. (An annual plan starts at $80.)
Disney+
Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $17 per month for all three combined (or $27 per month for no ads on Hulu and Disney+).
Including Live TV in the bundle bumps the price to $83 per month ($96 with no ads).
Hulu with Live TV
The free trial on this service lasts three days. Afterward, it will cost you $83 per month.
YouTubeTV
After a free trial, you can expect monthly charges of $73.
Sling TV
Dish Network’s Sling lower-tiered “Orange” plan will run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive “Blue” plan bumps the cost to $61 per month. The seven-day free trial is no longer offered.
DirecTV Stream
Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will run you $80 per month and up after the free trial option.
Fubo TV
Soon to be part of the Disney family, this cord-cutting service carries broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly charges of $85 and up, depending on the channels you choose.