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Could Buying Occidental Petroleum Stock Today Set You Up for Life?

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A $ 1,000 investment in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway 45 years ago would be worth a staggering $2.7 million today .

Buffett 's company owns nearly 265 million shares of the oil giant, worth $10.5 billion .

Occidental Petroleum holds a treasure trove of low-cost oil and gas resources across the United States .

Stock Advisor returns as of April 14, 2025 American Express is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money . Matt DiLallo has positions in Berkshire Hathaway and Coca-Cola . The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway . The Motley Fool recommends Occidental Petroleum . The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Could Buying Occidental Petroleum Stock Today Set You Up for Life? was originally published by The Motley Fool .

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