Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., laughs while playing cards on the sidelines the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., on Sunday, May 1, 2016. Dozens of Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries will be showing off their products as Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett hosts the company's annual meeting. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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Worldview: Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire CEO, citing age and confidence in successor Greg Abel
Buffett steps down, citing age and Abel’s readiness.
Key topics:
Warren Buffett steps down as CEO after feeling his age.
Greg Abel chosen for energy, leadership, and investment skill.
Buffett remains chairman, plans to stay active at Berkshire.
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By Kerry Lanaghan