In a significant development, CalPERS, the biggest U.S. public pension fund, said it will vote for a shareholder proposal to replace Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s chairman; he will however continue to remain as its CEO. In a regulatory… Read More ›
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Berkshire Hathaway-owned BNSF Railway appoints Kathryn Farmer as president and CEO
In a statement, BNSF Railway, one of the biggest railroad operators in Northern America, said it has appointed Kathryn Farmer as its CEO. She will be replacing Carl Ice, who has been at the company’s helm since 2013. Incidentally, BNSF… Read More ›
Berkshire Hathaway Inc sold 100% stakes in 4 biggest U.S. airlines in April
On Saturday, in a statement Warren Buffett, the Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc said, Berkshire Hathaway had sold 100% stake in the four largest U.S. airlines in April, at the company’s annual general meeting wherein he said, “the world has… Read More ›
Delta Air Lines Inc projects Q2 revenues to fall by 90% because of Wuhan Coronavirus
In a statement, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc stated, it has sold around 18% of its stake in Delta Air Lines Inc as well as a 4% stake in Southwest Airlines Co earlier this week. The Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic is… Read More ›
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft’s Board as its Chairman
Microsoft Corp’s co-founder Bill Gates, who made the software giant one of the world’s most valuable technology companies, has stepped down from the board on Friday. He will now focus on philanthropic works related to climate change, global health and… Read More ›
China’s BYD Co Ltd appoints former GM China President, Kevin Wale, as senior adviser
On Monday, Warren Buffett-backed BYD Co Ltd stated, it has appointed former General Motors China President, Kevin Wale, as a senior adviser to its chairman. In a statement China’s BYD stated, Wale will provide consulting services to BYD’s automotive business,… Read More ›
California Department of Insurance takes control of former Berkshire insurance unit
California Department of Insurance has won a court order appointing it conservator of California Insurance Co, a subsidiary of Applied Underwriters Inc. Regulators in California have taken control of an insurer, which they say was recently sold by Warren Buffett’s… Read More ›
American Express Co’s chairman and CEO to step down On January 31, 2018
Widely expected to retire, Kenneth Chenault, 66, has been a veteran in the company and thanks to his leadership, Amex has reported a 19% rise in its quarterly earnings this year. In a significant development, American Express Co has stated… Read More ›