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.

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 ...

I still miss the Weather Beacon. It couldn't be that costly with LED lighting. Yes, we have forecasts to tune into … but! A glance to the skyline to see what was a fixture of information, uniquely Des ...

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 ...

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

Warren Buffett’s appointed successor has built a billion-dollar fortune in his time at Berkshire Hathaway. But unlike the ...

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 ...

The company’s shares fell by 5% following the conglomerate’s board’s unanimous approval to appoint Greg at the top seat. Abel ...

Widely regarded as the best investor in history, Warren Buffett surprised everyone at Berkshire Hathaway’s 60th annual shareholder meeting by announcing ...