The New York Stock Exchange is experiencing a technical glitch impacting a handful of stocks, including Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and Barrick Gold, sending both shares spiraling nearly 100%. 

Ticker Security Last Change Change %
BRK.A BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. 185.10 -627,214.90 -99.97%
GOLD BARRICK GOLD CORP. 17.32 +0.24 +1.41%

“NYSE Equities is currently investigating a reported technical issue. Additional information will follow as soon as possible”, a NYSE spokesperson told FOX Business mid-morning. 

Multiple trading halts, which can occur when there is excess buying or selling, or if there is news anticipated, were listed on the exchange’s site. 

NYSE Trading Halt, glitch

Trading Halts, June 3, 2024  (New York Stock Exchange )

Berkshire’s A class stock was impacted, currently trading in the B class shares appeared normal. 

The broader indices, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were little changed.

Ticker Security Last Change Change %
I:DJI DOW JONES AVERAGES 38444.73 -241.59 -0.62%
SP500 S&P 500 5271.33 -6.18 -0.12%
I:COMP NASDAQ COMPOSITE INDEX 16797.254214 +62.24 +0.37%

*This is a developing story, please check back.

FOX Business’ Christopher Mulligan contributed to this report. 

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