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

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globalpolitics5/2/2026

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Berkshire shareholders head to Greg Abel’s first annual meeting, with Buffett in audience Berkshire Hathaway’s Cash Surges in Abel’s First Quarter as CEO Berkshire Hathaway operating profit rises OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway(BRK-B)'s first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments grew and most of its businesses improved. This year's meeting is the first one that Buffett won't lead from the stage after Greg Abel was promoted to CEO in January.

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