Tens of thousands were on hand to see the billionaire announce his plans to retire. Their attention is already focusing on what is next for the conglomerate he built.
Category: Munger, Charles T
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Highlights of Warren Buffett’s Life
Mr. Buffett, 94, was crowned the “Oracle of Omaha” because of smart investments he made as the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway. He also made some mistakes.
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Hits $1 Trillion in Market Value
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate joined a small club of companies that have crossed the mark.
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What Will Warren Buffett Bet on Next?
Berkshire Hathaway shareholders will gather in Omaha for the conglomerate’s annual meeting on Saturday, with questions about the company’s future.
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With Charlie Munger’s Death, Berkshire Loses a Custodian of Its Culture
Mr. Munger’s death won’t affect the day-to-day operations of the conglomerate, but shareholders will miss his imprint on the company’s ethos.
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Charles T. Munger, Much More Than Warren Buffett’s No. 2, Dies at 99
A billionaire in his own right, he was the vice chairman of Mr. Buffett’s hugely successful investment firm Berkshire Hathaway. But he had far more influence than his title suggested.
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Debt-Ceiling Déjà Vu Worries Wall Street
The last crisis, in 2011, led to a credit downgrade that sank stocks. This time, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of a “financial catastrophe.”
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JPMorgan Chase Emerges as Buyer for First Republic Bank
The lending giant’s shares jumped on the news that it is buying First Republic. But investors are watching to see if the deal ends the regional banking crisis.