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Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins'

CNBC FinanceFriday, September 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM

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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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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.

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  1. CNBC Finance published: Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins'

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Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway.

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