But maybe that’s why Walmart’s “landmark” (its word) announcement last week that it will spend $6.5 billion expanding its investment in Canada, including “dozens of new stores across the country,” plus five new “Walmart Supercentres” stores in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Ontario.

Warren Buffett has built a track record of investing success going back 60 years. Despite his advanced age and the increased influence of other investors at Berkshire Hathaway, investment decisions made by his company carry significant weight with average investors.