Warren Buffett exits Berkshire Hathaway as his son Howard becomes chairman

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 18 Sep 2026, 6:55 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Warren Buffett, the investing legend that turned Berkshire Hathaway into an massive conglomerate, has officially stepped aside as chairman after leaving as CEO at the beginning of the year.

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Warren Buffett exits Berkshire Hathaway as his son Howard becomes chairman

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