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Breaking: Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on.wsj.com/4iBwAaC

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

The 96-year-old, whose son Howard succeeds him as chairman, will remain on the board.

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Sep 18, 2026 · 10:15 AM UTC

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And remember, he did absolutely nothing unethical, ever. He was an utterly perfect person, born without sin. Accusing him of wrongdoing makes you technically a criminal.
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$BRK.B is falling in sympathy
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Warren Buffett has also changed his name to Warren Single Serve
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Happy Retirement, Uncle Warren!
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He's still alive?😂 Damn, my old man doesn't want to leave all that money
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He's ready for Mykonos next summer to fuck them all 🙌
The Wall Street Journal
@WSJ
21h
Breaking: Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway on.wsj.com/4iBwAaC

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

The 96-year-old, whose son Howard succeeds him as chairman, will remain on the board.

wsj.com
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Warren Buffett at 96: “I think I’ve worked enough.” 😂 Howard Buffett: “Dad, I’ve got it from here.” Berkshire Hathaway really said: family business means family business.
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I'm glad we're finally getting rid of him. If his son takes over. Then Berkshire Hathaway and Nevada Energy will continue to screw over the people of Nevada. Where's my refund. And a big no vote for insurance compensation provided by rate payers.
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Howard knows How hard the job is. 😀🤔
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Remember when he purchased @LubrizolCorp and destroyed it? Brought in foreign workers and reduced safety standards. Chemical spills all over the world. We remember.
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Impressive career, wondering if how many star investors are in the space/known if we'll ever see another Buffet.
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Notice how much he emphasizes protecting the culture as part of their ongoing success. This isn’t simply an HR talking point, it is their competitive advantage.
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Replying to @StockMKTNewz
Wishing him good health, long life.
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End of an era 60+ years leading Berkshire, 19.7% compounded annual return, nearly double the S&P 500.
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wouldn't be surprised if he's back at it in some form or another before long
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What an incredible career. We wish his son and successor, Howard Buffett, (almost) as much success as his dad!
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Who gets the letter next year is the real succession news
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It's the end of an era. After Charlie's passing, it was clear that it's just a matter of time
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last interview I saw few months ago he looked very aged , tired, not the usual speaking fluency .. time to rest and enjoy what's left
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Just time in time for the great depression
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Frame check on Buffett leaving the chair. WSJ: Breaking, $1 trillion conglomerate, six decades. Fox: BREAKING, son Howard takes over, chairman emeritus. NYT: investing powerhouse he built, son replaces him. Same fact. Different jersey on the handoff.
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60 years at berkshire and he hands the keys to his kid. the greatest family business in history
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The chair change is the easy part. Abel already runs the company. Howard’s job is not capital allocation. It’s to keep Berkshire from becoming a deal factory once the founder is no longer in the room. Warren took control at 34. Howard has sat on the board for 33 years. That is the insurance policy: a chairman with nothing left to prove, paid to say no. The real test is the first $20 billion acquisition Abel wants that Warren would have passed. Who blinks?
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Hats off to the best Ever. Warren Buffet is the best Investor ever with a great sense of humor. ⚡️ @WSJ @WarrenBuffett
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Stepping down as chairman, not selling a single share. He held that chair since 1970 and is keeping the stock, which tells you more about what he thinks of Berkshire than the headline does.
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End of an era! Happy retirement 🍾
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Did he got fired
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お疲れ様です
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Congratulations! 🍾
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50+ years at the helm… that’s not just a leadership change, it’s the end of an era.
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Warren Buffett literally resigned from his post as chairman of the Board of directors of Berkshire Hathaway at the very top of the range.
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