Chubb

British

/ tʃʌb /

noun

a type of patent lock containing a device that sets the bolt immovably if the lock is picked

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The team is also projected to trade or release its top pass rusher, Bradley Chubb, for another $24 million.

From The Wall Street Journal

Berkshire added in the quarter to its positions in Chubb, Domino’s Pizza, Sirius XM, Chevron, and Lamar Advertising–A. Berkshire has usually had no real estate companies, but that changed in the second quarter of 2025 with the purchase of Lamar Advertising-A.

From Barron's

However, Berkshire does see opportunity among all the uncertainty, increasing its stakes in Chubb and Chevron and opening up a stake in New York Times.

From Barron's

Berkshire Hathaway acquired 5 million shares of New York Times and increased stakes in Chevron and Chubb.

From Barron's

Oil major Chevron rose 1.4% and insurer Chubb slipped 0.2%.

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