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Warren Buffett to Retire: Successor Faces Portfolio Scrutiny

10/5/2025

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Warren Buffett will step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at end-2025; Berkshire 'B' shares have fallen 12.6% since May, while the S&P 500 rose 11.8%.
Greg Abel, Buffett's successor, faces questions about his portfolio-building track record.
Buffett's investment philosophy centers on businesses over stock prices, exemplified by his American Express investment during a crisis.

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Story summary

Warren Buffett will step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at end-2025; Berkshire 'B' shares have fallen 12.6% since May, while the S&P 500 rose 11.8%.
Greg Abel, Buffett's successor, faces questions about his portfolio-building track record.
Buffett's investment philosophy centers on businesses over stock prices, exemplified by his American Express investment during a crisis.