Key Takeaways Berkshire Hathaway benefits from diversification, insurance float growth and strong cash reserves.BlackRock leverages $11.6T AUM, tech platforms, and private markets expansion to drive growth.BLK's 15.5% ROE tops the industry average and BRK.B. Its shares have outperformed the industry year to date.The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates steady at 4.25%–4.5% since December 2024. There’s speculation about two possible rate cuts in 2025. Meanwhile, equity markets continue to perform satisfac ...