The Journal. There Will Never Be Another Warren Buffett
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May 5, 2025 
Jason Zweig, a Wall Street Journal colleague with over 20 years of experience covering Warren Buffett, shares insights into Buffett's impactful career as he steps down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. They discuss the significance of Buffett's retirement and the leadership transition to Greg Abel. Zweig highlights Buffett's unique investment strategies and their lasting influence on the market. The podcast reflects on Buffett's legacy and what it means for investors in the future as the company shifts directions under new leadership.
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Buffett's Legendary Final Meeting
- Warren Buffett's 60th annual meeting in Omaha drew thousands worldwide, akin to a finance festival.
- His final announcement as CEO stunned attendees into silence before a standing ovation.
Buffett's Groundbreaking Research Method
- Warren Buffett's investment edge was his deep, manual research using Moody's industrial manuals.
- He personally analyzed every company from A to Z before deciding to invest patiently.
Buffett's Crisis Leadership
- Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bailed out major companies like General Electric and Goldman Sachs in the 2008 crisis.
- Around then, he became the world’s richest person, highlighting his impact beyond investing.