Buffett Dives Deeper Into Occidental With New Share Purchases

Warren Buffetts

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. snapped up 18.1 million additional shares of

Occidental Petroleum Corp., giving the conglomerate a 14.6% stake in the oil giant. 

Berkshire bought the shares between Monday and Wednesday at prices ranging from $52.99 to $55.38, according to a

filing late Wednesday.