Published September 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated September 18, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after six decades
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Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after holding the post since 1970. His son Howard Buffett will succeed him as chairman.
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