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Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Occidental Petroleum Stake Above 20%

August 8 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc bought more shares of Occidental Petrol

Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Occidental Petroleum Stake Above 20%

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