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Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
by andsoitis · Sep 20, 2026 · 2 points
Describing him just as a "a farmer" seems kind of ridiculous. Here has extensive business experience unrelated to his farm. From the Wikipedia page on him [1]: > Buffett was Cor…
by tzs · Sep 19, 2026
“There’s class warfare, all right, but it’s my class, the rich class, that’s making war, and we’re winning.” ― Warren Buffett
by megamike · Sep 19, 2026
Sure. The thing with the Gates Foundation is that it was able to handle billions. Most charities aren't equipped to effectively manage and deploy that kind of wealth. The Gates…
by al_borland · Sep 18, 2026
Hasn't done so great since Buffett announced his retirement. Starting to recover lately.
by UncleOxidant · Sep 18, 2026
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Buffett is a surname of English origin. It was first recorded in Shropshire in 1273 where it was listed on the Hundred Rolls. The name is believed to have Norman origins. Read more on Wikipedia