Here's why Warren Buffett prefers buybacks over dividends, and why I think Berkshire's new CEO (as of Jan. 1, 2026), Greg Abel, may change that policy.

Abel has earned the respect of Berkshire's subsidiary managers, navigated acquisition markets and presented with calm command at several recent annual shareholder meetings. He has overseen billions in ...

Warren Buffett has announced that he will step down from Berkshire Hathaway after six decades at the helm. But one of his ...

Warren Buffett’s retirement as CEO overshadowed Berkshire Hathaway’s results. While wildfire losses hurt results, GEICO saw ...

It finally happened. Warren Buffett, the longtime CEO of Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.A 0.18%) ( BRK.B 0.09%), announced during the company's recent annual meeting that he would be stepping down as head ...

CEO job to Greg Abel. Buffett has a large retirement nest egg of $161 billion, which rose by $19 billion in 2025. Most of the ...

Warren Buffett thought he found another cash machine when he loaded up on Occidental Petroleum stock in 2022. Berkshire ...