Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A.N): No share buybacks were made during the third quarter and the first 20 days of October.

Domestic News 1. Cheng Li-wen assumes the position of Chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT). 2. The Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation issue an announcement regarding tax policies related to gold. 3. The Southern Theater Command responds to the Philippines' so-called "joint patrol": Close monitoring, everything under control. 4. Xi Jinping holds talks with Lee Jae-myung, proposing four suggestions for opening a new chapter in China-South Korea relations. 5. The 14th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) concludes; Wang Huning presides and delivers a speech. 6. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs answers questions regarding the erroneous remarks and actions of Japanese leaders concerning Taiwan: Strongly urges Japan to reflect on and correct its mistakes. 7. Xi Jinping announces that China will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen. 8. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answers reporters' questions regarding Nexperia: Exports meeting the conditions will be exempted. 9. Nexperia China: Sufficient finished goods and work-in-process inventory has been established, enabling stable and continuous fulfillment of customer order demands until the end of the year and beyond. 10. Xi Jinping: China has proposed the establishment of a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, hoping to actively provide public goods in artificial intelligence to the international community through cooperation in development strategies, governance rules, and technical standards. International News: 1. Canadian Prime Minister Carney: Apologized to US President Trump for his previous anti-tariff advertisement. 2. Federal Reserve Governor Milan: Does not believe tariffs have driven up inflation; forecasts indicate another interest rate cut in December. 3. US Federal Aviation Administration: Nearly 50% of major air traffic control facilities are currently facing staff shortages. 4. Russia has decided to impose entry restrictions on several EU officials and sanctions on several officials, including the Ukrainian Prime Minister and Finance Minister. 5. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Japan will host the APEC summit in 2031; does not intend to renegotiate the $550 billion investment plan with the US. 6. Berkshire Hathaway's Q3 2025 net profit is $30.796 billion, cash reserves have reached a new high, and no share buybacks were conducted in the third quarter or the first 20 days of October.

Traders said Russia plans to export 895,000 tons of petroleum products from the Black Sea port of Tuapse in November, compared with 888,000 tons in October.