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What's next for Berkshire Hathaway as longtime CEO Warren Buffett retires

By Scott Detrow,

Maria Aspan

Published January 1, 2026 at 4:16 PM EST

After six decades running Berkshire Hathaway, the legendary investor Warren Buffett has officially stepped down as CEO.

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