Succession Plan at Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett discusses succession plan at Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting, providing clarity on leadership structure and future of conglomerate after his retirement.

Berkshire Hathaway's Market Value and Warren Buffett's Reassurances

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Berkshire Hathaway's Record Annual Profit

Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, achieved its highest-ever annual profit of $97.1 billion last year. Buffett cited government regulations as a reason for the underperformance of some divisions. The company's insurance operations and stock investments were strong, while BNSF railroad and utilities business fell short of expectations.