Warren Buffett
Tracked across 29 events · 1233 articles · First seen May 03, 2025 · Last active Aug 20, 2026
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Impact: Buffett redirected his annual donations away from the Gates Foundation to his family foundations, accelerating his wealth distribution plan. His reputation remains strong, though his relationship with Bill Gates has cooled.
Apr 20, 2026 · 105 articles
Business
Impact: Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, is involved in the decision-making for this acquisition, which may be one of his last major deals as CEO transition to Greg Abel.
Sep 30, 2025 · 13 articles
Business
Impact: Warren Buffett, the former CEO and current chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, set Greg Abel's compensation and has publicly endorsed Abel's leadership, maintaining his own $100,000 annual salary.
Jan 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Warren Buffett, through Berkshire Hathaway, was a key investor in the 2013 acquisition of H.J. Heinz Company and the subsequent 2015 merger with Kraft. He expressed disappointment with the current split, believing it won't fix the underlying issues.
Sep 02, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Berkshire Hathaway reported strong second-quarter results and accelerated deployment of its cash reserves under new CEO Greg Abel, sending shares to their highest level since Warren Buffett announced his departure in May 2025. Cash fell…
Impact: His departure in May 2025 set the context; the stock's recovery reflects investor confidence in the transition.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Warren Buffett, former CEO and current chair of Berkshire Hathaway's board, expressed satisfaction with Greg Abel's handling of the acquisition, endorsing the new leadership's strategic direction.
May 31, 2026 · 55 articles
Business
Impact: Buffett omitted the Gates Foundation from his annual donations, citing his children's readiness, but acknowledged Gates' 'distasteful' association with Epstein.
Jul 21, 2026 · 10 articles
Business
Berkshire Hathaway, under the leadership of CEO Greg Abel and with the involvement of Chairman Warren Buffett, has significantly increased its investment in Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. The conglomerate first disclosed a…
Impact: Buffett remains chairman and largest shareholder, but has ceded CEO role to Abel. His legacy continues to influence investor perception of Berkshire.
Jul 08, 2026 · 33 articles
International
The Iran war, which began on February 28, 2026, has caused severe disruptions to global refining and fuel supply chains. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle Eastern refineries have removed…
Impact: Warren Buffett's company continues to perform well, though he is less directly involved in day-to-day management.
Mar 08, 2026 · 27 articles
Business
Impact: Warren Buffett's past investment strategies and avoidance of tech stocks are contrasted with Greg Abel's current actions, highlighting a shift in Berkshire Hathaway's investment approach.
May 18, 2026 · 15 articles
Tech
Impact: Warren Buffett, through Berkshire Hathaway, is a key investor in Alphabet Inc.'s $80 billion equity raise, supporting Alphabet Inc.'s AI transition.
Jun 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Warren Buffett>>>'s company, Berkshire Hathaway>>>, is making a significant investment in Alphabet Inc.>>>'s AI expansion, signaling a high-profile endorsement of Alphabet Inc.>>>'s strategy.
May 23, 2026 · 103 articles
Business
Impact: Warren Buffett, in his last year as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, received compensation of $389,488, a 4% decrease from the prior year.
May 27, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Warren Buffett retired as CEO but remains a shareholder. His previous sales of Apple stock contrast with Abel's retention, but the overall strategy still reflects Buffett's value-oriented philosophy.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
On Monday, U.S. stocks edged further from record highs as rising oil prices intensified inflation concerns. The S&P 500 fell 0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.3%. Brent…
Impact: Buffett's legacy at Berkshire continues to influence investment decisions, though he is no longer CEO.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
On August 10, 2026, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 294 people, with nearly 4,000 injured and hundreds missing. The quake affected over 100,000 people, destroying or damaging…
Impact: Indirectly involved through his son's participation, but no direct impact on his businesses.
Aug 13, 2026 · 93 articles
Business
Impact: Berkshire Hathaway's commitment to Alphabet's AI funding reflects his investment strategy.
Jul 29, 2026 · 41 articles
International
Impact: Warren Buffett, through Berkshire Hathaway, expressed disappointment in Kraft Heinz's plans and had representatives resign from its board.
Jan 21, 2026 · 34 articles
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Impact: Warren Buffett>>> is the famed investor whose leadership at Berkshire Hathaway>>> has been succeeded by Greg Abel>>>.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
Business
Impact: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway made a rare tech investment in Alphabet Inc., signaling confidence in the company.
Jan 12, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Warren Buffett is mentioned among billionaires witnessing wealth declines.
Apr 17, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Impact: Warren Buffett, former leader of Berkshire Hathaway, built a reputation as a value investor, and his company's recent stock purchase in Delta Air Lines is noted in the context of market uncertainty.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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Berkshire Hathaway
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Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett is the long-standing Chairman and largest individual shareholder
Greg Abel
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Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett is the Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Abel's longtime mentor,
Greg Abel
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Warren Buffett
Greg Abel is the Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway, having been hand
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