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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Mike Bedigan

Warren Buffett shocks investors by announcing retirement from Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has shocked investors after announcing he will be stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year.

The 94-year-old, the world’s fifth richest man, made the surprise announcement at the company’s 2025 investor conference on Saturday.

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