Warren Buffett's "Best Single Measure" of Stock Valuations Just Made History -- but Not in a Good Way

The Oracle of Omaha's time-tested valuation tool portends trouble for Wall Street.

Feb 15, 2025 - 10:09
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Warren Buffett's "Best Single Measure" of Stock Valuations Just Made History -- but Not in a Good Way

For more than two years, Wall Street has been a stomping ground for the bulls. Since the curtain opened for 2023, the mature stock-powered Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth-inspired Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have respectively rocketed higher by 34%, 58%, and 88%.

Investors haven't had to dig too deeply for catalysts behind this rally. In no particular order, the current bull market owes its thanks to:

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. Image source: The Motley Fool.

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