Warren Buffett's Berkshire says net income triples

* Q3 Class A shr $2,087 vs $682 a year ago

* Operating profit down less than 1 percent

* Results follow announced Burlington Northern takeover

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's BerkshireHathaway Inc on Friday said quarterlyearnings tripled, as rising stock markets boosted itsinvestment holdings and a quiet hurricane season contributed tohigher insurance profit.

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