Berkshire Hathaway said Saturday it accelerated its share repurchases during the third quarter, as operating and overall profits took a hit. The conglomerate's cash dropped by over $15 billion in the second quarter. Will Saturday's report show it falling again? Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s cash pile soared to $381.7 billion in the third quarter, a fresh record, and operating earnings at Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett’s conglomerate surged 34%..