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Buffett steps back, endorses Abel

Warren Buffett said he was "going quiet" in his final Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter, pledged $1.3 billion to charity and endorsed successor Greg Abel.

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New York Times

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway farewell: I'm going quiet

In one of his final missives as the company's leader, Buffett said he would accelerate his plans to distribute his fortune to his children's foundations.

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The Sidney Morning Herald

Billionaire Buffett’s final words on longevity, luck and corporate greed

The “Oracle of Omaha” has signed off in style and despite his decades of business success and wealth there was little preaching in his dispatch about the dos and don’ts of accumulating capital.

Reposts 2 8h

Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Warren Buffett: America's favorite investor retires — and issues a final warning to managers

The founder of Berkshire Hathaway is ending his shareholder letters and giving away more of his billions, but he still wants to maintain some contact with shareholders.

Reposts 0 2h

Le Figaro

Warren Buffett to remain Berkshire Hathaway's most influential shareholder despite his departure

The 95-year-old entrepreneur will keep a significant stake in the group's shares until shareholders are comfortable with the new leader.

Reposts 0 3h

Helsingin Sanomat

Philanthropy | Warren Buffett Remains Silent, but Makes Even Larger Charitable Donations

The most successful investor of all time is retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the turn of the year.

Reposts 1 11h

Financial Times

Warren Buffett says he is ‘going quiet’

World’s most famous investor warns against corporate greed as he prepares to hand over the reins of Berkshire Hathaway.

Reposts 3 16h

The Independent

Warren Buffett prepares to step down as 'Father Time' catches up

The Berkshire Hathaway CEO reflected on his life and health, announcing $1.3 billion in new charitable gifts.

Reposts 1 13h

Der Spiegel

Berkshire Hathaway: Warren Buffett backs the designated successor – and donates $1.3 billion

This may be his last letter to Berkshire shareholders: Warren Buffett has publicly backed successor Greg Abel. At the same time, he is directing his money toward charitable causes faster than ever.

Reposts 0 6h

The Wall Street Journal

Going Quiet: Nine Big Takeaways From Warren Buffett's Last Letter as CEO

The Oracle of Omaha weighed in on aging, envy, and great American comebacks.

Reposts 0 15h

Handelsblatt

Star Investor: Buffett writes one last letter to Berkshire shareholders as CEO and donates $1.3 billion

The star investor addresses his shareholders in a letter for the last time as Berkshire's chief. He plans to donate his fortune even faster and speaks openly about aging.

Reposts 0 16h

To Vima

Warren Buffett: Accelerates the transfer of his wealth – The latest letter to shareholders

The ultra-wealthy investment legend, who has already named his successor to run Berkshire, will take on the honorary role of chairman - the wealth his children will inherit and his philanthropic work.

Reposts 0 18h

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