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Buffett Retires: Abel Takes Helm Amid Investor Uncertainty

1/2/2026

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Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO December 31, 2025, and Greg Abel succeeded him.
Under Buffett's six-decade leadership, Berkshire achieved Class A share return of 6,060,000%.
Greg Abel, with 25 years at Berkshire, intends to maintain Buffett's long-term philosophy.
On Abel's first day, Berkshire's shares fell 1.4%, reflecting investor uncertainty about the transition.
Berkshire ended 2025 with a record $381.6 billion in cash as Abel plans diversification into technology and healthcare.

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Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO December 31, 2025, and Greg Abel succeeded him.
Under Buffett's six-decade leadership, Berkshire achieved Class A share return of 6,060,000%.
Greg Abel, with 25 years at Berkshire, intends to maintain Buffett's long-term philosophy.
On Abel's first day, Berkshire's shares fell 1.4%, reflecting investor uncertainty about the transition.
Berkshire ended 2025 with a record $381.6 billion in cash as Abel plans diversification into technology and healthcare.