Berkshire Hathaway says 3Q profit triples to $3.2B

OMAHA,Neb. - Paper gains on derivative contracts helped Beriskire Hathaway Inc tripple its third-quarter profit as its insurance business did well, but Warren Buffet's company said Friday that many of its other operating businesses struggled.

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