The S&P 500 Index ( ^GSPC -0.43%) enjoyed a fantastic year in 2024, gaining roughly 24% (as of Dec. 30). Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.A 0.41%) ( BRK.B 0.25%) performed similarly, depending on which share class you look at.

Six blue-chip stocks aggressively backed by Warren Buffett are on sale on Wall Street as the year draws to a close, mainly due to broad economic factors and stock market fashion. That makes them worth a look,

Warren Buffett went a buying spree in late December, purchasing VeriSign stock in multiple sessions through Dec. 24.

As the year draws to an end, let's take a look at how Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has changed its holdings in 2024.