Warren Buffett confirms exit from Berkshire Hathaway by year-end

Warren Buffett, Chairman, CEO and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway takes part in interviews before a fundraising luncheon for the nonprofit Glide Foundation in New York September 8, 2015. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Most celebrated billionaire investor Warren Buffett has confirmed he will step down from his role at Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year. He has backed Greg Abel to take over as chief executive. Buffett’s success, coupled with his ability to explain his thinking