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The annual 'Spring Festival Gala of the Investment World' is different this year.

On May 3 local time, in Omaha, Nebraska, the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders’ Meeting was held as scheduled. This marks Warren Buffett’s 60th year at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway—and possibly the last time the 'Oracle of Omaha' will preside over the meeting as CEO, in the eyes of countless shareholders. No one expected that, toward the end of the Q&A session, 94-year-old Buffett would drop a bombshell: he will step down as CEO by year-end, succeeded by Greg Abel. Instantly, thunderous applause filled the hall, and many attendees were brought to tears. That day, 19,700 shareholders poured into this small town from across the globe—the highest attendance in the event’s history. Over four and a half hours of Q&A, Buffett, Abel, and Ajit Jain covered topics including cash reserves, trade policy, AI, investments in Japan, and life advice for young people. I. Major Announcement: Buffett to Step Down at Year-End; Abel to Take the Helm This was the most stunning news of the entire meeting. Near the end of the Q&A, Buffett calmly announced: He said he had not informed Abel or the board about this decision beforehand—only his children knew. After stepping down, Buffett will not leave Berkshire Hathaway; he will remain Chairman of the Board and continue advising Abel—but ultimate decision-making authority will rest entirely with Abel. Even more reassuring to shareholders was Buffett’s pledge: he will absolutely not sell any of his Berkshire Hathaway shares; he will only gradually donate them. That statement served as Buffett’s ultimate reassurance to all shareholders. Abel, for his part, affirmed that Berkshire’s core philosophy remains unchanged: we will continue our 'hands-off' management approach, granting subsidiaries maximum autonomy; our capital allocation principles will also remain intact—we will always prioritize the balance sheet and pursue only investments we fully understand and can manage risk for. II. A Mountain of Cash: $34.77 Billion! Buffett: I’m Waiting for a Once-in-Five-Years Opportunity In Q1 this year, Berkshire Hathaway’s cash reserves reached an astonishing $34.77 billion—another record high. Many questioned: Is holding so much cash idle wasteful? Buffett’s answer was straightforward: He said opportunities in investing never arrive on a fixed schedule. You may go years without encountering a good opportunity—then suddenly, an exceptional one appears. He even stated that Berkshire could readily spend $10 billion in a single transaction—if the right opportunity arose. Yet for now, he prefers to hold over $30 billion in cash and wait, rather than make reckless investments just to deploy capital. When asked why Berkshire isn’t investing in real estate—especially given Charlie Munger’s longstanding fondness for such investments—Buffett smiled and replied: Munger liked it, but I don’t believe real estate is a suitable investment for Berkshire. Did you know? Real estate transactions are extremely complex. After signing an agreement, you must negotiate repeatedly with lenders, tenants, and regulators—an endless process. Stocks, by contrast, are simple: no matter how large the transaction, it takes only minutes to complete—sign, done—no follow-up headaches. III. Rare Criticism: Trade Should Not Be Weaponized—It’s a Grave Mistake The very first question of the meeting addressed today’s hottest topic: trade policy. Buffett’s response instantly electrified the entire audience.

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