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Warren Buffett donates whopping $6 billion Berkshire shares! Highest charity by billionaire in nearly 2 decades; total crosses $60 billion – Times of India

Warren Buffett donates whopping  billion Berkshire shares! Highest charity by billionaire in nearly 2 decades; total crosses  billion – Times of India

Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (Image credits: AP) Billionaire investor Warren Buffett donated $6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock on Friday to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and four family-run charities. This marks his largest annual donation since he began giving away his fortune in 2006.The donation included about 12.36 million Class B shares of …

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Wall Street slips as oil falls, Dow drops 100+ points, S&P 500 nears end of 9-day winning streak – Times of India

Wall Street slips as oil falls, Dow drops 100+ points, S&P 500 nears end of 9-day winning streak – Times of India

US stock futures pointed toward losses as Wall Street opened on Monday, with major indices retreating amid a decline in oil prices and a rally in gold. The broader market faced pressure as traders reacted to shifting dynamics in global commodities, geopolitical tensions, and concerns over economic growth.At 9:33 am GMT-4, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was down by …

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Why Warren Buffett picked Greg Abel— not his own children— to lead Berkshire Hathaway | – The Times of India

Why Warren Buffett picked Greg Abel— not his own children— to lead Berkshire Hathaway | – The Times of India

Greg Abel will soon become the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, taking over from legendary investor Warren Buffett. As Warren Buffett’s successor, Abel is expected to continue the company’s long-term investment approach. On May 3, one of the most accomplished investors in history, Warren Buffett finally announced his decision to step down from the position of CEO of Berkshire Hathaway …

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5.5 million percent returns since 1964, over 140 times that of S&P 500! Why there will be no other investor like Warren Buffett – Times of India

5.5 million percent returns since 1964, over 140 times that of S&P 500! Why there will be no other investor like Warren Buffett – Times of India

Warren Buffett’s remarkable investment achievements stand unmatched in financial history. Warren Buffett’s life is a masterclass in how to invest. There has been no other investor like him, and it is doubtful whether there will ever be any investor who can match up to the veteran’s track record. On Saturday, the Berkshire Hathaway CEO announced that he would retire by …

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What experts say about Greg Abel: The man set to succeed Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway – Times of India

What experts say about Greg Abel: The man set to succeed Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway – Times of India

As Warren Buffett prepares to step down from the helm of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of this year, all eyes are on his chosen successor—Greg Abel. While Abel may not match Buffett’s legendary stature, analysts, board members, and executives across Berkshire’s sprawling empire believe he possesses the values and vision needed to preserve the company’s unique culture and long-term …

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‘There’s never been…’: What Apple’s Tim Cook, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon said on Warren Buffett’s retirement move – Times of India

‘There’s never been…’: What Apple’s Tim Cook, JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon said on Warren Buffett’s retirement move – Times of India

(left to right) Tim Cook, Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon Apple CEOTim Cook, JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and other industry leaders paid glowing tributes to Warren Buffett following shock announcement by the Berkshire Hathaway chief executive he will retire at the end of the year, having led the conglomerate for over 60 years.Cook said, “There’s never been someone like Warren, and …

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Warren Buffett to hand over reins to Greg Abel: Top 10 things to know about ‘Oracle of Omaha’s’ successor at Berkshire Hathaway – Times of India

Warren Buffett to hand over reins to Greg Abel: Top 10 things to know about ‘Oracle of Omaha’s’ successor at Berkshire Hathaway – Times of India

“I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the Chief Executive office of the company at year end,” Buffett said. Warren Buffett, the world’s most famous investor, has revealed his decision to step down as Berkshire Hathaway‘s CEO by year-end, appointing Greg Abel, a 62-year-old low-key Canadian executive and one of his trusted associates, as his successor.Berkshire acknowledged …

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From Apple to Dexter Shoes: Warren Buffett’s top wins and biggest blunders in 60 years of investing – The Times of India

From Apple to Dexter Shoes: Warren Buffett’s top wins and biggest blunders in 60 years of investing – The Times of India

Warren Buffett’s six-decade reign at Berkshire Hathaway is filled with stories of staggering profits, philosophical pivots, and a few painful lessons. As the 94-year-old “Oracle of Omaha” announces plans to retire as CEO by the end of 2025, the spotlight is once again on the investments that made, and occasionally unmade, his fortune. The genius moves Buffett’s eye for undervalued …

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Who is Warren Buffett’s successor? Meet Greg Abel, the Berkshire Hathaway veteran, who Buffett wants as new CEO – Times of India

Who is Warren Buffett’s successor? Meet Greg Abel, the Berkshire Hathaway veteran, who Buffett wants as new CEO – Times of India

“I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the Chief Executive office of the company at year end,” Buffett said. Warren Buffett made a surprising announcement to his shareholders on Saturday, declaring his intention to step down from his position by year’s end. In his statement, Buffett indicated he would suggest to Berkshire Hathaway‘s board that Greg Abel …

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‘Trade should not be a weapon’: Warren Buffett warns US against weaponizing trade at 2025 Berkshire AGM – Times of India

‘Trade should not be a weapon’: Warren Buffett warns US against weaponizing trade at 2025 Berkshire AGM – Times of India

Warren Buffett (File photo) Warren Buffett used the spotlight at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meetingto issue a pointed warning: “Trade should not be a weapon.” Reaffirming his globalist economic philosophy, the legendary investor defended his 2003 “import certificates” idea while criticizing rising protectionist sentiments and tariffs, which he now views as acts of “economic war.”Buffett’s comments came in …

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