一个时代落幕！巴菲特宣布退休，“股神”也有失手时？

Core Viewpoint - Warren Buffett announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of 2025, recommending Greg Abel as his successor, which surprised many at the annual shareholder meeting [1][2]. Group 1: Leadership Transition - Greg Abel, who has been entrusted by Buffett for years, will take over as CEO, although he has not previously made direct investment decisions [2]. - Buffett expressed confidence in Abel's ability to manage the company and stated he would not sell any of his Berkshire shares, indicating his belief in the company's future under Abel's leadership [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - 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]. - The company's revenue for Q1 was approximately $89.7 billion, with net profit attributed to shareholders dropping to $4.6 billion, a 63% decrease year-over-year [4][5]. - The insurance segment faced challenges, particularly due to wildfires in Southern California, resulting in a loss of $1.3 billion [5]. Group 3: Investment Insights - Berkshire's investment segment suffered a loss of $50.38 billion in Q1, attributed to market volatility and unfavorable exchange rates [5]. - Despite the investment losses, Berkshire's stock price increased, with A shares rising 18.86% this year, reflecting market confidence in the company's long-term fundamentals [5].