The End of an Era: Warren Buffett Steps Down As Berkshire Hathaway Chairman
P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. In a letter to investors today, legendary investor Warren Buffett said he would step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. WSJ…
P.M. Edition for Sept. 18. In a letter to investors today, legendary investor Warren Buffett said he would step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. WSJ deputy markets editor Justin Baer discusses why it’s happening now, and the details of Buffett’s long-held succession plan. Plus, Disney has hired the head of artificial-intelligence company Character.AI to…
Published September 18, 2026 · 11:25