Shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B shed 2.03% to $442.66 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index falling 1.54% to 5,827.

The S&P 500 Index ( ^GSPC 1.26%) enjoyed a fantastic year in 2024, gaining roughly 24% (as of Dec. 30). Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.A 0.88%) ( BRK.B 0.55%) performed similarly, depending on which share class you look at.

Berkshire Hathaway B (BRK.B) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B closed $38.11 short of its 52-week high ($491.67), which the company achieved on November 27th.