Warren Buffett could beat S&P 500, help fight recession fears, investors say

Investors are worried about a looming US recession and looking for ways to beat it. A few ideas are in vogue. Defensive stocks. Japan. And — Warren Buffett.

Financial experts and retail investors reckon there’s a significant price premium built into Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s stock, betting the conglomerate will outperform the U.S. market, according to the latest Markets Live Pulse survey.