US Top News and Analysis | Greg Abel earns solid scorecard from Berkshire shareholders after first annual meeting

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Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, presided over the company’s first annual shareholders meeting without Warren Buffett, earning largely positive feedback for his steady, operationally‑focused presentation. Abel walked investors through the performance and outlook of Berkshire’s major units—including BNSF Railway, its energy operations, insurance businesses, and retail subsidiaries—and highlighted a growing interest in artificial‑intelligence tools to boost efficiency, especially in rail and data‑center‑driven utility growth. While shareholders appreciated the granular detail and the depth of leadership talent beyond Abel, such as Ajit Jain and Katie Farmer, some expressed disappointment over the modest quarterly share‑buyback ($235 million) and the lack of clearer guidance on future repurchases. Overall, the meeting reassured investors that Berkshire’s leadership bench is robust and that the post‑Buffett era is shaping up on solid footing.

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