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Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins'
CNBC FinanceFriday, September 18, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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Buffett's son, Howard, will replace him as chairman as dictated by a long-standing succession plan, Berkshire said.
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- Impact
- High
- Category
- Business
- Market relevance
- High
- Why it matters
- Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. Buffett's son, Howard, will replace him as chairman as dictated by a long-standing succession plan, Berkshire said. Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway.
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What happened
Buffett's son, Howard, will replace him as chairman as dictated by a long-standing succession plan, Berkshire said.
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.
Background
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Timeline
CNBC Finance published: Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins'
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Economic impact
Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway.
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