Berkshire Hathaway just broadcast its most bullish signal in years

Greg Abel, who became Berkshire Hathaway CEO in January, repurchased $225 million of Berkshire shares on March 4 as his first major action. The buyback is a modest but visible signal of management confidence and prioritization of capital returns under the new CEO.

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Greg Abel, who became Berkshire Hathaway CEO in January, repurchased $225 million of Berkshire shares on March 4 as his first major action. The buyback is a modest but visible signal of management confidence and prioritization of capital returns under the new CEO.