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Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chair, Confident in CEO's Decisions

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s board of directors has elected Howard "Howie" Buffett as chairman. He succeeds his 96-year-old father, Warren Buffett, who was named chairman emeritus. . . .

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