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 Warren Buffett is considered one of the most successful investors ever with a current net worth over $100 billion. He became a disciple of renowned investor Benjamin Graham while studying at Columbia, later starting his own investment partnerships in the 1950s. His defining investment was acquiring New England textile firm Berkshire Hathaway in 1965, using it as a vehicle to purchase stocks and acquire companies via equity stakes.As Buffett evolved from Graham's "cigar butt" investing approach to focusing on high quality companies, Berkshire itself transformed into a powerhouse conglomerate with wholly owned subsidiaries in insurance, energy, manufacturing and consumer goods. Buffett also formed lifelong friendships and symbiotic partnerships with people like Charlie Munger and Bill Gates. His investing success is underpinned by a rational approach focused on intrinsic value, margin of safety and holding companies indefinitely so winners compound.Despite the immense wealth created, Buffett leads a modest, frugal lifestyle and has pledged to give away 99% of his fortune to philanthropy in an effort to address wealth inequality. This commitment to see money as a vehicle for change rather than luxury encapsulates his ethical foundations.In terms of Berkshire succession planning, Buffett has decentralized operations and empowered business managers so operations can continue without him. He has also identified portfolio manager Todd Combs and Vice Chairman Greg Abel as key figures who now handle many capital allocation duties. As Buffett says, Berkshire represents a community beyond just himself, so the culture should endure past his stewardship.Ultimately, Buffett's legacy includes unrivaled value creation via Berkshire stock, his long-term investing wisdom which educates average investors, serving as a model for wealth redistribution through philanthropy, acquisition and oversight excellence, and providing a blueprint for long-horizon, community-focused capitalism.2023 Quiet. Please Finances personnelles Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • Buffett's Berkshire Bombshell: Succession, Skepticism, and a 2025 Swan Song

    Buffett's Berkshire Bombshell: Succession, Skepticism, and a 2025 Swan Song
    Jun 18 2025
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    Warren Buffett has been making headlines in recent days with what can only be described as the most significant development for Berkshire Hathaway in decades—his official announcement that he will retire as CEO at the end of 2025, after more than half a century at the helm. According to Seeking Alpha and echoed by 24/7 Wall St, this transition will see Greg Abel, current head of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, tapped as his successor, marking the imminent end of an era that fundamentally shaped modern value investing and corporate leadership. Shareholder reaction was immediate: Berkshire Hathaway shares initially dipped, as detailed in 24/7 Wall St, with many market watchers noting what they call the melting away of the “Warren Buffett premium”—the intangible edge the Oracle of Omaha has long bestowed on the company’s stock. Yet, investors and analysts alike caution against underestimating Buffett's knack for picking great managers, hinting that the foundation he’s built remains solid.

    Buffett’s public appearances have naturally revolved around the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting, which doubled as a swan song of sorts. Clips circulating on YouTube and coverage by The Street captured Buffett’s musings on everything from tariffs, the US budget deficit, and stock market volatility to his ever-cautious stance on AI and why Berkshire continues to stockpile cash, waiting for “fat pitches” worth swinging at. His classic wit was on full display, openly acknowledging he would “resent it” if his successor got better investment opportunities immediately after his exit.

    Social media has been abuzz, with trending hashtags like #BuffettRetires and #EndofanEra capturing the public’s reaction. Buffett himself, while not an avid social media user, has been the subject of countless investor memes and tribute threads, often quoting his trademark lines about value, integrity, and long-term thinking.

    In the realm of business, Validea and Nasdaq both spotlighted Buffett’s continued influence on information technology stock picking, even as he prepares to step back. Meanwhile, AIbase and Cointelegraph revisited Buffett’s ambivalent attitude toward artificial intelligence, reminding everyone of his comparisons between the risks of deepfake technology and nuclear weapons. AI is increasingly relevant in several Berkshire portfolio companies, even though Buffett personally maintains a cautious view.

    On the real estate front, The Street reports that Berkshire Hathaway’s real estate arm expects turbulence and possible resets in the US housing market, further evidence that Buffett’s fingerprints remain on market outlooks even as he readies his official exit. As June deepens, the sense of transition is palpable—Buffett’s legendary run is winding down, but his shadow will loom large over American capitalism, boardrooms, and Wall Street’s collective psyche for years, if not decades, to come.

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    3 min
  • Buffett's Berkshire Bombshell: CEO Succession, Portfolio Shakeup, and AI Skepticism

    Buffett's Berkshire Bombshell: CEO Succession, Portfolio Shakeup, and AI Skepticism
    Jun 15 2025
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    Warren Buffett has been a constant headline-maker this week as the world digests the end of an era at Berkshire Hathaway. Multiple outlets including TheStreet and Capital.com confirm that Buffett will step down as CEO by the end of 2025, to be succeeded by Greg Abel, but he’ll remain as chairman. This succession news, announced at Berkshire’s 2025 annual shareholder meeting, has sent ripples through both Wall Street and Main Street, with Berkshire shares experiencing notable pressure—at one point dropping nearly 10 percent from all-time highs before a modest rebound as markets steadied with the broader rally, according to TheStreet’s market coverage. As one analyst put it, Abel has quickly emerged as the likely rock star of the next Berkshire generation even as fans brace for diminished wit in future meetings.

    Buffett’s public appearances have centered on this year’s annual meeting, where he fielded questions ranging from artificial intelligence—where he skeptically suggested AI might do more for scammers than society, per Economic Times—to the US budget deficit, market volatility, and the company’s unusually large cash hoard, as covered in a widely circulated YouTube summary. In his signature style, Buffett reflected on market opportunities and the “fat pitches” he waits for, noting that investing decisions do not present themselves in any orderly fashion.

    On the business front, Berkshire Hathaway’s Q1 2025 filing drew headlines for significant moves: a complete exit from Citigroup, a hefty trim of $2.1 billion from Bank of America, and a $1.2 billion boost to Constellation Brands. The core portfolio remains firmly anchored in Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and Chevron, making up more than 70 percent of its listed holdings, with Apple still the undisputed heavyweight.

    Buffett’s investment philosophy has also been trending. Nasdaq recently highlighted his advice to buy broad market index funds, noting how consistent investments could create enormous long-term wealth, especially with stalwarts like Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla in the mix.

    On social media, his remarks and retirement announcement have been widely shared and analyzed, with fans and pundits alike debating the future of value investing and Berkshire Hathaway. Unconfirmed reports and online chatter speculate about potential future investments or longer-term shifts in Berkshire’s strategy, but Buffett himself has kept his focus on fundamentals and reminded everyone: “This place would work extremely well the next day if something happened to me.” For now, the Oracle of Omaha remains the conscience—and headline act—of global investing.

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    3 min
  • Buffett's AI Bets: Decoding the Oracle's Final Moves

    Buffett's AI Bets: Decoding the Oracle's Final Moves
    Jun 4 2025
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    Warren Buffett has been making headlines again as he nears his planned retirement at the end of 2025, capping off an unparalleled era at Berkshire Hathaway. At the company’s recent annual meeting, Buffett confirmed he would be stepping down, a move that’s sending ripples throughout the investing world given his 60 years of market-defining leadership and the 6,100,000 percent return he’s delivered to Berkshire shareholders, far outstripping the S&P 500’s gains over the same period, as reported by Nasdaq and Barchart. With his tenure winding down, both Wall Street and Main Street are glued to every move, every word, and, apparently, every portfolio rebalance.

    One development turning heads is just how much of Berkshire’s $280 billion portfolio—about $92 billion—is now allocated to eight prominent artificial intelligence stocks. That’s a big tilt for the Oracle of Omaha, whose decades-long approach has been rooted in steady value plays like consumer staples and financials. Yet as artificial intelligence reshapes the business landscape, Buffett’s firm is betting big, though still with the caution that’s his trademark. In recent months, Berkshire’s so-called “secret portfolio,” managed through New England Asset Management, has also dumped several high-flying AI stocks, steering clear of market darlings like Nvidia and dialing back exposure after blockbuster gains, according to Nasdaq’s coverage. Speculation is swirling about which firm’s AI ambitions passed or failed Buffett’s famously demanding sniff test.

    Buffett’s annual letter and public remarks continue to shape the conversation, and the most recent shareholder meeting didn’t disappoint. Addressing a question about the capital-light nature of tech giants like Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon, Buffett acknowledged the dramatic shift as these companies now pour billions into AI infrastructure. He didn’t give up his admiration for their business models but made it clear the game has changed. That’s not all—Buffett also warned shareholders, as reported by Fast Company, that AI-powered scams could become a “growth industry of all time,” raising the alarm about society’s vulnerability to deepfakes and unchecked technology.

    Recent social media buzz has amplified these themes, with investors and influencers parsing every Berkshire 13F filing and dissecting Buffett’s moves in Snowflake, a company Berkshire dumped last quarter. Had you bought Snowflake when Buffett sold, you’d be up 47 percent today, a fact that’s stoking debate across the financial Twittersphere.

    So as his storied tenure draws to a close, every Buffett sighting, comment, and trade is scrutinized for its long-term significance—not just as investment wisdom but as an end-of-an-era moment for American capitalism.

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    3 min

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