Warren Buffett Announces Retirement from Public-Facing Roles in Farewell Letter

In a surprise farewell letter, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett announced he will no longer write the company's famous annual reports or speak at its shareholder meetings, declaring he is "going quiet." The 95-year-old investment icon confirmed Greg Abel will succeed him as CEO by year-end and reflected on his life and career. While he will continue sharing Thanksgiving messages, the announcement marks the end of an era for one of the most influential figures in modern finance.