"Berkshire is no longer a $100 billion company; it's a behemoth with a market cap north of $1 trillion. Either way, I think Abel, a smooth operator over at Berkshire, is a stellar operator who can bring Berkshire to the next level despite the more challenging, but also exciting, road ahead."
"With Berkshire recently announcing the intent to buy back stock, I'd take it as a sign that shares are starting to get undervalued again. Either way, shares are off to a turbulent start to the year, off 2.5% year to date, which, believe it or not, is besting the S&P 500, which is down 3.5% at the time of this writing."
"Though it's far too early to judge Abel (it hasn't even been a single quarter yet!), I do think investors might be wondering how a Buffett and Munger-less Berkshire will do in the long run. While I'm sure most long-time Berkshire shareholders will stay the course and continue to fill the arena over in Omaha every year, I also think some of the more impatient shareholders might wish to discover another star stock-picker."
Berkshire Hathaway transitions into uncharted territory with Greg Abel as the new CEO replacing Warren Buffett, facing challenges typical of a $1 trillion market cap company. The conglomerate's massive cash reserves make significant acquisitions difficult, requiring elephant-sized deals to move the needle. Abel is positioned as a capable operator to guide Berkshire forward. Shares have declined 2.5% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 3.5% decline. Stock buyback announcements suggest undervaluation. Some shareholders may seek alternative stock-pickers with proven track records and greater agility, potentially considering figures like Bill Ackman of Pershing Square.
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