- Berkshire Hathaway leadership transition and major portfolio shifts
- Berkshire Hathaway is undergoing a leadership transition with Greg Abel set to take over from Warren Buffett, accompanied by investment write-downs.
Berkshire Hathaway, under Greg Abel, made new investments including Taylor Morrison and a private placement in Google.
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Berkshire Hathaway, under Greg Abel, made new investments including Taylor Morrison and a private placement in Google.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.BH expands portfolio under Abel, acquiring Taylor Morrison and increasing stakes in D.R. Horton, Lennar, and Delta Air Lines.1 source
- Under Greg Abel's leadership, Berkshire Hathaway has made major strategic moves, including acquiring Taylor Morrison and making a private placement in Alphabet.Sub-event
BRK increases investment in Google amid leadership succession planning.1 source
Abel took over as CEO and steered Berkshire into new investments, including Taylor Morrison.1 source
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Berkshire Hathaway is undergoing a leadership transition with Greg Abel set to take over from Warren Buffett, accompanied by investment write-downs.Also in this story
- Warren Buffett has stepped down from his role as board chair of Berkshire Hathaway.
- Berkshire Hathaway is divesting from major portfolio winners as part of the leadership transition under Greg Abel.
- Berkshire Hathaway holds its Occidental stake while trimming its Apple position as Greg Abel reshapes the conglomerate's portfolio.
- Berkshire Hathaway announced the resumption of its share repurchase program, guided by the Chairman, following analysis of SEC filings.
Within Berkshire Hathaway leadership transition and major portfolio shifts
The entities involved
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Berkshire Hathaway
American multinational conglomerate holding company
- Berkshire Hathaway announced on September 2, 2026, that it reduced its stakes in Capital One and Bank of America while increasing investments in the technology sector.
- Berkshire Hathaway, based in Omaha, Nebraska, announced that Greg Abel agreed to make a stock investment in Alphabet (Google) and boosted the company's stake.
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Greg Abel
Canadian businessman
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Google
American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
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- Berkshire Hathaway holds equity in companies including Apple, American Express, Bank of America, and Coca-Cola. Greg Abel is leading the strategic initiatives.
- Berkshire Hathaway is increasing its equity stake in Alphabet (Google) and maintains a large holding in Apple.