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Berkshire buys Taylor Morrison at a 24% premium — grab the deal spread and ride the homebuilder ripple

Berkshire Hathaway just announced it's buying homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $72.50 per share in cash — a 24% premium over Friday's closing price. It's Greg Abel's first major acquisition as CEO.

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When Berkshire Hathaway buys a company, it sends a signal that the entire sector might be undervalued. The $72.50 offer price creates a floor under Taylor Morrison's stock — if shares trade below that, there's a near-guaranteed profit if the deal closes. Meanwhile, other homebuilders like D.R. Horton and Lennar could catch a bid as investors re-evaluate the whole group. Greg Abel's first big purchase as CEO suggests Berkshire sees lasting value in housing, not a quick flip.

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