Berkshire Hathaway Is Underperforming, but 4 of Warren Buffett's Top Picks Are Up Big This Year

Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, 2025, ending a six-decade tenure that transformed the company from a struggling textile mill into a $1 trillion conglomerate. The article is a leadership-transition update rather than a financial performance or earnings event. Market impact should be limited unless followed by additional details on succession or strategy.

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Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, 2025, ending a six-decade tenure that transformed the company from a struggling textile mill into a $1 trillion conglomerate. The article is a leadership-transition update rather than a financial performance or earnings event. Market impact should be limited unless followed by additional details on succession or strategy.