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Over some six decades at the conglomerate, Mr. Buffett grew Berkshire into a trillion-dollar powerhouse, running businesses like the insurance giant GEICO and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad, in addition to an enormous investment portfolio with stakes in blue-chip companies like Apple and Coca-Cola.
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Under Warren Buffett's leadership over approximately six decades, Berkshire Hathaway grew into a trillion-dollar company that runs businesses like GEICO and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad and holds investments in companies like Apple and Coca-Cola.
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    "person": "Warren Buffett",
    "holdings": [
        "GEICO",
        "Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad",
        "Apple",
        "Coca-Cola"
    ],
    "valuation": "trillion-dollar",
    "organization": "Berkshire Hathaway"
}
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September 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Names Son to Replace Him
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/18/business/warren-buffett-berkshire-chairman.html

Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, naming his son, Howard G. Buffett, as his replacement. He will remain on the board as chairman emeritus, continuing a long-planned leadership transition.

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