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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Friday, September 18, 2026
Warren Buffett stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than 50 years in the role. His son, Howard Buffett, became Berkshire Hathaway's new chairman.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5973852/warren-buffett-steps-down