By Una Hajdari
Publication Date: 2026-01-01 11:54:00
FromUna HajdariwithAP
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When the Oracle of Omaha speaks, investors listen—and they have listened for decades to financier Warren Buffett’s seemingly divinely inspired business analysis.
As Buffett steps down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after 60 years at the helm, his greatest legacy may be the clear but trenchant advice on money, mistakes and human nature that inspired legions of fans.
Buffett, now one of the richest people in the world, built his fortune through decades of investments, transforming Berkshire Hathaway from a struggling textile company into a sprawling conglomerate that includes insurance, railroads, energy and consumer brands.
Despite his wealth, he became almost as famous for his frugality – living in the same modest house in Omaha for years and cultivating a no-frills image – as for…
