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Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway

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Warren Buffett, aged 96, stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a position he held since 1970, to become chairman emeritus effective immediately. His son, Howard Buffett, who has been on the board since 1993, will take over as the new chairman. Buffett had previously handed over CEO duties to his hand-picked successor, Greg Abel, in late 2022. In a letter to shareholders, Buffett expressed confidence in Abel and Howard's leadership while emphasizing that the company’s culture and values would remain intact under their guidance.

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