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Berkshire’s Abel says wildfires prompted new approach to keeping lights on

Berkshire’s Abel says wildfires prompted new approach to keeping lights on

By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) -Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Greg Abel said on Saturday that "keeping the lights on" is no longer a priority for the conglomerate’s utilities when the threat of wildfires becomes excessive. Abel spoke at Berkshire’s annual shareholder meeting, as the conglomerate’s PacifiCorp utility defends against a slew of litigation over wildfires in Ore ...

2025-05-05 09:24:58
Buffett says Greg Abel should become Berkshire’s CEO at year-end

Buffett says Greg Abel should become Berkshire’s CEO at year-end

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warren Buffet said on Saturday that Vice Chairman Greg Abel should become Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKa)’s chief executive officer at the end of this year. Buffett’s announcement was made during Berkshire’s annual meeting in Omaha. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads.Should you invest $1,000 in BRKa right no ...

2025-05-05 09:23:45
End of an Era: Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO

End of an Era: Buffett to step down as Berkshire CEO

Investing.com -- Legendary investor Warren Buffett announced Saturday that he will step down as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKa) after six decades at the helm.  He will be leaving the long-held post at the end of this year. Buffett was speaking at the company’s annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.Buffett’s successor has been confirmed as Greg Abel, who currently serves as the vice ...

2025-05-05 09:22:39
Can Tesla help the U.S. catch up to China in the robot race?

Can Tesla help the U.S. catch up to China in the robot race?

Investing.com -- Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) could play a major role in helping the U.S. catch up to China in the race to develop autonomous machines, a contest Morgan Stanley frames as one of geopolitical and national security importance.In a new report, the bank says that China currently holds a significant lead in the field of “embodied AI” — including autonomous vehicles, drones, and humanoid ro ...

2025-05-05 09:21:34