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NYSE technical trading glitch hits Berkshire Hathaway, others

The New York Stock Exchange is experiencing technical glitches that have affected several stocks, including Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and Barrick Gold, sending shares of both stocks soaring by nearly 100%.

Ticker safety last change change %
BRK.A Berkshire Hathaway 185.10 -627,214.90 -99.97%
Money Barrick Gold Corporation 17.49 +0.41 +2.40%

“NYSE Equities is currently investigating the reported technical issue and will provide additional information as soon as possible,” a NYSE spokesperson told FOX Business in the morning.

Several trading halts that could occur in response to excessive buying or selling or in anticipation of news were posted on the exchange’s website.

Trading suspended until June 3, 2024 (New York Stock Exchange)

Berkshire’s Class A shares were affected, but its Class B shares now appear to be trading normally.

Major stock indexes such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were little changed.

Ticker safety last change change %
Me: DJI Dow Jones Average 38465.02 -221.30 -0.57%
SP500 S&P 500 5269.71 -7.80 -0.15%
I:Comp Nasdaq Composite Index 16776.871028 +41.86 +0.25%

*This is an ongoing story, so please check back again.

FOX Business’ Christopher Mulligan contributed to this report.

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