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In fact, Munger’s comment that gave away Abel’s future role was that “Greg will keep the culture.” Executives at a diverse mix of Berkshire subsidiaries, including sneaker maker Brooks ...

Buffett stopped speaking to his granddaughter in 2006 after she spoke publicly about the family's fortune, but it appears ...

Abel is a more hands-on manager than Buffett, asking managers tough questions and encouraging them to collaborate with other subsidiaries when it makes sense. “It’s way better with Greg than ...

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OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year. Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway ...

Undervalued, small UK companies are ripe for Warren Buffett-style investing, says Edmund Hill-Smith Warren Buffett’s decision to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway marks a historic turning point, ...