一个时代落幕！巴菲特宣布退休，“股神”也有失手时？

Group 1 - Warren Buffett announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of 2025, recommending Greg Abel as his successor, which surprised the audience and marked a significant transition for the company [1][2] - Greg Abel has been trusted by Buffett for years and has managed most of Berkshire's non-insurance businesses, but he does not have direct experience in investment decision-making like Buffett [2] - Buffett expressed confidence in Abel's leadership and stated he would not sell any of his Berkshire shares, believing the company could perform even better under Abel's management [2][3] Group 2 - Berkshire Hathaway reported a decline in operating profit for Q1 2025, with a profit of $9.641 billion compared to $11.222 billion in the same period last year [4][5] - The company's revenue for Q1 was $89.7 billion, remaining stable year-over-year, but net profit attributable to shareholders dropped 63% to $4.6 billion [5] - The investment segment suffered a loss of $5.038 billion due to market volatility and unfavorable exchange rates, while the insurance business faced challenges from natural disasters [6] Group 3 - Despite the investment losses, Berkshire's stock price increased by 18.86% this year, reflecting market confidence in the company's long-term fundamentals [6] - The company's cash reserves stand at $347.7 billion, indicating a strong liquidity position and a cautious approach to current market conditions [6]