Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reached a $1 trillion market capitalization, making it the first nontechnology company in the U.S. to achieve this milestone.
Key Points
Berkshire Hathaway reached $1 trillion market capitalization, a significant milestone
Warren Buffett transformed Berkshire from a struggling textile business into a conglomerate
Greg Abel named as Buffett's successor
Buffett has been in a defensive mode recently, selling off stock and increasing cash reserves