Berkshire Hathaway's new leader begins deploying the conglomerate's massive cash reserves.

Warren Buffett's successor at Berkshire Hathaway is taking a more active approach to deploying the company's accumulated cash reserves. For years, the conglomerate held substantial liquidity as a conservative strategy during uncertain markets. The new executive is now putting these billions to work through strategic investments and capital allocation decisions, signaling a shift from the previous holding pattern toward a more aggressive investment posture.