Breaking news: Warren Buffett says he plans to step down as head of Berkshire Hathaway
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May 3, 2025, 2:50 p.m. ET

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Warren Buffett Says He Plans to Step Down as Head of Berkshire

Buffett has been at the forefront of American capitalism for decades as the chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate he built into a $1.1 trillion colossus.

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