Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO After 55 Years

Warren Buffett is retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at 95, concluding a transformative 55-year tenure that redefined American investing. Greg Abel, currently CEO of Berkshire’s energy division, will succeed him, while Buffett remains chairman. Under his leadership, the company flourished with diverse investments, notably in Apple, which became its largest holding. Buffett, known for his practical advice and philanthropy, has long criticized cryptocurrencies, calling Bitcoin “rat poison squared.”

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