Warren Buffett to hand over reins to Greg Abel: Top 10 things to know about ‘Oracle of Omaha’s’ successor at Berkshire Hathaway

“I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the Chief Executive office of the company at year end,” Buffett said. Warren Buffett, the world’s most famous investor, has revealed his decision to step down as Berkshire Hathaway‘s CEO by year-end, appointing Greg Abel, a 62-year-old low-key Canadian executive and one of his trusted…

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Pakistani goods worth $500 million reportedly entering India via intermediary countries, says official

Trade items including dry fruits and chemicals worth around $500 million are reportedly entering India via intermediary nations such as the UAE, Singapore, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, according to an official, quoted by news agency PTI. The official indicated that a considerable portion of the Pakistani exports previously sent directly to India are now being…

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‘Harming America’s textiles sector’: US slams ‘unfair trade practices’ by China, India and others

United States Trade Representative The United States on Saturday called out multiple countries, among them China and India, over their “unfair trade practices” which it alleged were “harming” America’s textiles and apparels sector.In a social media post, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said that China’s domestic manufacturers were enjoying “unfair competitive advantages” due to…

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WAVES Bazaar sees deals worth over Rs 800 crore, total valuation to exceed Rs 1,000 crore

The inaugural edition of WAVES Bazaar concluded on Saturday, with the marketplace recording business transactions exceeding Rs 800 crore over its three-day period. According to an official statement, the total valuation is projected to surpass ₹1000 crore in a few days as deal-making was still underway.The deals struck during the event were across the film,…

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From Apple to Dexter Shoes: Warren Buffett’s top wins and biggest blunders in 60 years of investing

Warren Buffett’s six-decade reign at Berkshire Hathaway is filled with stories of staggering profits, philosophical pivots, and a few painful lessons. As the 94-year-old “Oracle of Omaha” announces plans to retire as CEO by the end of 2025, the spotlight is once again on the investments that made, and occasionally unmade, his fortune. The genius…

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Who is Warren Buffett’s successor? Meet Greg Abel, the Berkshire Hathaway veteran, who Buffett wants as new CEO

“I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the Chief Executive office of the company at year end,” Buffett said. Warren Buffett made a surprising announcement to his shareholders on Saturday, declaring his intention to step down from his position by year’s end. In his statement, Buffett indicated he would suggest to Berkshire…

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Phones, tabs 1st items in index of repairability

Smartphones and tablets will be the first two electronic consumer items to be brought under the ‘Repairability Index‘ regime.The ‘repairability index’ is a label that manufacturers put on electrical and electronic equipment to inform consumers about the repairability of the entire product or its components.The index rates products on six core parameters – disassembly depth;…

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