Why Warren Buffett’s Departure from Berkshire Hathaway Matters

At the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, known as “Woodstock for capitalists,” many wept at the departure of a singular figure in the business world.

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What Buffett’s Exit Means

Tens of thousands were on hand to see the billionaire announce his plans to retire. Their attention is already focusing on what is next for the conglomerate he built.

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How Warren Buffett Changed the Way Investors Thought of Investing

The idea of “value investing” had long existed. But no one did it as successfully or for as long as he did.

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Highlights of Warren Buffett’s Life

Mr. Buffett, 94, was crowned the “Oracle of Omaha” because of smart investments he made as the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway. He also made some mistakes.

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How Warren Buffett Changed the Way Investors Thought of Investing

The idea of “value investing” had long existed. But no one did it as successfully or for as long as he did.

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Who Is Gregory Abel, Warren Buffett’s Successor?

Mr. Buffett won renown and made billions as one of the most successful stock pickers of all time. Mr. Abel’s strengths lie more in running businesses.

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Warren Buffett Criticizes Trump’s Trade Policies

“Trade should not be a weapon,” he said at Berkshire’s annual shareholders’ meeting. Investors had been awaiting his comments on trade, given the conglomerate’s status as an economic bellwether.

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Robert Denham, Lawyer Who Steered Companies Through Crises, Dies at 79

Among his rescues was teaming up with Warren Buffett to keep the investment bank Salomon Brothers afloat amid a bid-rigging scandal in the 1990s.

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Warren Buffett Rebukes Trump’s Tariffs Plan in CBS Interview: ‘Act of War’

The rebuke of President Trump’s tariff plans came just days before sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico were expected to go into effect.

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CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Capital One Bank That Accused It of Tricking Customers

The move, on a suit that had accused the bank of tricking customers, was one of several dismissals ordered by Trump officials who are dismantling the agency.

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