Warren Buffett’s farewell letter as Berkshire Hathaway chairman includes a big vote of confidence for Greg Abel

The 96-year-old Oracle of Omaha is stepping down as chairman less than eight months after Abel took over as CEO. Buffett will remain on the board.

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Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman at Berkshire Hathaway Inc., effectively immediately. 

Buffett, 96, will become chairman........

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