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Warren Buffett

Berkshire, under new CEO Greg Abel, invests $21.5 billion in two days

Investors have clamoured for Greg Abel, who succeeded Warren Buffett in January, to do what his predecessor did not: spend more of Berkshire’s cash.
Investors have clamoured for Greg Abel, who succeeded Warren Buffett in January, to do what his predecessor did not: spend more of Berkshire’s cash.

Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry lunch auction fetches $11.5 million for charity

Mr Warren Buffett said the non-profits will match the winning bid, boosting the total donation to about US$27 million (S$34.5 million).
Mr Warren Buffett said the non-profits will match the winning bid, boosting the total donation to about US$27 million (S$34.5 million).

Warren Buffett tough act to follow but Berkshire investors praise Greg Abel

Shareholders arrive to attend the Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders' meeting, its first since Greg Abel succeeded legendary boss Warren Buffett.
Shareholders arrive to attend the Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders' meeting, its first since Greg Abel succeeded legendary boss Warren Buffett.

Warren Buffett will not commit to more donations to Gates Foundation

FILE PHOTO: Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks while Bill Gates looks on at Columbia University in New York, U.S., January 27, 2017. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks while Bill Gates looks on at Columbia University in New York, U.S., January 27, 2017. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

How do you replace a CEO like Tim Cook or Warren Buffett?

Apple CEO Tim Cook (left) has produced nearly US$1 trillion in cumulative net income for his company, while Mr Warren Buffett turned Berkshire Hathaway into a US$1 trillion investment powerhouse.
Apple CEO Tim Cook (left) has produced nearly US$1 trillion in cumulative net income for his company, while Mr Warren Buffett turned Berkshire Hathaway into a US$1 trillion investment powerhouse.

Warren Buffett acquires $6.3 billion stake in Google parent Alphabet

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has acquired 17.9 million shares of Google parent Alphabet.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has acquired 17.9 million shares of Google parent Alphabet.

End of an era: Warren Buffett says he’s ‘going quiet’ in his last letter to investors

 The legendary 95-year-old investor is stepping down from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025.
 The legendary 95-year-old investor is stepping down from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025.

A wistful farewell to Warren Buffett’s annual letters

The key, for Buffett, was to make sure you did your homework and had a firm grasp on the intrinsic value of your would-be investments.
The key, for Buffett, was to make sure you did your homework and had a firm grasp on the intrinsic value of your would-be investments.

Buffett buys $2 billion UnitedHealth stake and sells T-Mobile

FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of UnitedHealthcare, the insurance unit of UnitedHealth Group, appears on the side of one of their office buildings in Santa Ana, California, U.S., April 13, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake   REFILE - CORRECTING COMPANY NAME FROM "UNITEDHEALTH GROUP" TO "UNITEDHEALTHCARE, THE INSURANCE UNIT OF UNITEDHEALTH GROUP"./File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of UnitedHealthcare, the insurance unit of UnitedHealth Group, appears on the side of one of their office buildings in Santa Ana, California, U.S., April 13, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake   REFILE - CORRECTING COMPANY NAME FROM "UNITEDHEALTH GROUP" TO "UNITEDHEALTHCARE, THE INSURANCE UNIT OF UNITEDHEALTH GROUP"./File Photo

Buffett’s Berkshire hit with $4.9 billion Kraft Heinz charge

FILE PHOTO: People watch as Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett is seen on a screen speaking at the Berkshire Hathaway Inc annual shareholders' meeting, in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., May 3, 2025.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People watch as Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett is seen on a screen speaking at the Berkshire Hathaway Inc annual shareholders' meeting, in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., May 3, 2025.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

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