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Crowd shrinks as Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO leads the annual meeting for the first time Saturday

Crowd shrinks as Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO leads the annual meeting for the first time Saturday

The folksy wisdom and jokes that were a staple of the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting for decades when Warren Buffett was leading the show will be missing Saturday, but shareholders still started lining up at midnight outside a Nebraska arena to listen to new CEO Greg Abel
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Berkshire shareholders head to Greg Abel's first annual meeting, with Buffett in audience

Berkshire shareholders head to Greg Abel's first annual meeting, with Buffett in audience

By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska, May 2 (Reuters) - Greg Abel will preside over his first Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting on Saturday, where shareholders hope to learn how the conglomerate built by Warren Buffett can evolve and grow - and resuscitate its severely underperforming stock.
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Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting Marks New Era with Greg Abel at Helm

Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting Marks New Era with Greg Abel at Helm

Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting Marks New Era with Greg Abel at Helm
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Berkshire Hathaway Investors Show Cautious Optimism Under New CEO Greg Abel

Berkshire Hathaway Investors Show Cautious Optimism Under New CEO Greg Abel

Berkshire Hathaway Investors Show Cautious Optimism Under New CEO Greg Abel
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Berkshire Hathaway Reports Record Cash Pile Under New CEO Greg Abel

Berkshire Hathaway Reports Record Cash Pile Under New CEO Greg Abel

Berkshire Hathaway Reports Record Cash Pile Under New CEO Greg Abel
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Berkshire Hathaway's profits double as shareholders gather for the annual meeting on Saturday

Berkshire Hathaway's profits double as shareholders gather for the annual meeting on Saturday

Berkshire Hathaway's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments improved and most of its businesses reported higher earnings
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Berkshire CEO Greg Abel says insurance becoming increasingly competitive

Berkshire CEO Greg Abel says insurance becoming increasingly competitive

By Suzanne McGee and Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK/OMAHA, Nebraska, May 2 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway reported improved first-quarter performance from the conglomerate's insurance businesses, but CEO Greg Abel told investors the sector faces competitive headwinds.
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Berkshire Hathaway operating profit rises, cash sets record

Berkshire Hathaway operating profit rises, cash sets record

By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska, May 2 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported a higher first-quarter operating profit, aided by gains in insurance and its other major operating segments.
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Berkshire CEO Abel says 'we're back to first base' in wildfire litigation

Berkshire CEO Abel says 'we're back to first base' in wildfire litigation

By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska, May 2 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel on Saturday welcomed a recent court decision that could limit liabilities at its PacifiCorp utility business as it defends against lawsuits over wildfires in Oregon and northern California.
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Berkshire Hathaway Showcases Warren Buffett-Themed Merchandise at Annual Meeting

Berkshire Hathaway Showcases Warren Buffett-Themed Merchandise at Annual Meeting

Berkshire Hathaway Showcases Warren Buffett-Themed Merchandise at Annual Meeting
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Warren Buffett has stepped aside. Berkshire is now Greg Abel's show

Warren Buffett has stepped aside. Berkshire is now Greg Abel's show

By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska, April 30 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway shareholders making the pilgrimage to Omaha, Nebraska, for the conglomerate's annual shareholder weekend will find much that looks familiar. Discount shopping. The 5K run.
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Factbox-Berkshire Hathaway at a glance

Factbox-Berkshire Hathaway at a glance

By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska, April 30 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway is hosting its annual shareholder weekend in Omaha, Nebraska, the first since Warren Buffett ended his 60-year tenure as the conglomerate's CEO.