The Omaha, Nebraska-based company Buffett leads is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings after the markets close on Friday afternoon.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Berkshire Hathaway acquired half of ketchup maker Heinz in June as part of a $23.3 billion deal. Berkshire teamed up with investment firm 3G Capital to acquire Heinz.
So this quarter that ended Sept. 30 will be the first one that includes Heinz for the full period.
