American billionaire investor Warren Buffett has a 3% stake in spirits company Allied Domecq, which has appreciated by 60% since May 1999.

Profits and margins are reported to be growing again, but there are "uncertainties" about prospects. The much-larger Diageo û which has just acquired the Seagram's drinks business û is now rated a safer bet for investors.

Sunday Business 01/04/01

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