Buffett's biggest holdings include familiar names such as Apple and American Express. The top five ranking as 2025 begins has changed a little since one year ago. Two of Buffett's top stocks especially stand out as good picks right now.

Arguably the world's greatest stock picker isn't picking many stocks these days. Warren Buffett has been a net seller of stocks for eight consecutive quarters. There's a reason Buffett isn't buying many stocks -- and it's the same reason he ranks among the greatest investors of all time.

Warren Buffett paid tribute to the late Charlie Munger, gifted more than $6 billion to good causes, and sold $133 billion of stocks in nine months.

During the last few weeks of the year, trading volume on Wall Street is typically light as investors celebrate the holidays and take vacations. The common Santa Claus rally didn't materialize in December 2024,

These five companies -- one of which is near and dear to the Oracle of Omaha's heart -- stand out for all the right reasons.