Is Berkshire Hathaway Still a Smart Investment With Warren Buffett Stepping Down?

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Warren Buffett recently surprised Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) investors by announcing his intention to step down as CEO after 2025. In this video, longtime Fool.com contributors Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe discuss whether Berkshire is still a good stock to buy right now, and what they expect going forward.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of May 15, 2025. The video was published on May 19, 2025.

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Matt Frankel has positions in Berkshire Hathaway. Tyler Crowe has positions in Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

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