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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Son Howard Elected
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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, becoming chairman emeritus, with his son Howard Buffett succeeding him as chairman under Berkshire’s long-standing succession plan; Greg Abel remains CEO and Susan Decker remains lead independent director as the company continues its governance transition. The moves cap a decades-long transformation and reflect confidence in Berkshire’s future leadership and culture.
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Sam Okafor
Buffett handing the chair to Howard while keeping Abel as CEO looks like a smart way to preserve what made Berkshire work for decades.
Berkshire's $360 billion portfolio grows more concentrated under CEO Abel
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— Sep 3, 2026
Buffett argues that individual investors can still outperform by making small, focused bets, even as Berkshire’s leadership leans into tech with Alphabet and Apple, and he has publicly explained Berkshire’s Alphabet stake as a deliberate, long-horizon move. He also warns that modern markets resemble a casino driven by options and speculation, while his disciplined habits—patience, distance from crowd, and deep reading—underpin a concentrated, long-term approach to investing.
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Priya Raman
Funny how the "casino" warning comes from a guy now piling into Alphabet and Apple like everyone else.
Berkshire Cuts Bank of America Stake, Delta Purchase
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— Aug 21, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway trimmed its Bank of America stake by about 30.2 million shares in Q2 2026, lowering its BAC position to roughly 483 million shares and signaling a broader shift under Greg Abel that included a new Delta Air Lines investment. Bank of America also boosted its dividend 14% to $0.32 a share, underscoring continued cash generation as Berkshire rotates holdings, with 13F filings illustrating ongoing portfolio reshaping.
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Prince George Begins at Eton College
World
— Sep 7, 2026
Prince George, 13, began his first day as a boarder at Eton College, following in his father's footsteps and enrolling in the historic Berkshire school known for its elite status and high fees around £65,000 a year. The coverage also highlights a shift toward greater royal-child privacy amid intense media interest, contrasting with Prince William’s 1995 arrival and signaling a new era in how the monarchy manages young members in public life.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
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Tokio Marine Plans Multibillion-Dollar Acquisition With Berkshire Stake
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— Aug 25, 2026
Tokio Marine is pursuing a multibillion-dollar international takeover, examining Australia’s Suncorp and Insurance Australia Group along with Canada’s Intact Financial, with Suncorp emerging as the preferred target though no deal is guaranteed. Berkshire Hathaway’s stake bolsters a planned collaboration on large-scale M&A, as Tokio Marine seeks to broaden its international footprint under its Aspiration 2035 strategy while expanding its investor base through a stock split and long-term shareholder rewards.
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LEIF LARSON: American Economy Needs GROWTH Act
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— Dec 27, 2025
Warren Buffet was asked how long he preferred to hold stocks that he bought for Berkshire Hathaway. His answer was succinct: forever. Buy good companies and hold on forever. As they grow, you earn paper profits you can…
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Shreveport drives 83 adoptions as regional shelter surge continues
Lifestyle
— Aug 31, 2026
Shelters and rescues are promoting adoptable pets across the region: Dolly the shy 1-year-old cat at Berkshire Humane Society needs a quiet home with no other cats, Sassafras the 3-month-old puppy at Caddo Parish Animal Services is vaccinated and ready for training, Leia and Teddi the dogs at Cross My Paws in Albuquerque are seeking forever homes, and Sara the 6-month-old terrier mix at Pawsitive Place Rescue in Tyler is up for adoption or fostering after being found abandoned; the Groom for Good program at Salty Dawg Pet Salon + Bakery aims to boost rescue awareness and provide grooming support to adoptable dogs.
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