Warren Buffett steps down, ending an era at Berkshire
Warren Buffett steps down, ending an era at Berkshire  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Fri Jan 02 2026
Description: Greg Abel has officially taken the reins at Berkshire Hathaway, stepping into the role long held by the titan of value investing, Warren Buffett. We look at what Abel’s leadership could mean for an empire that touches everything from energy to insurance. Plus, stocks had a strong year, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting double-digit gains, but the job market tells a very different story. And do professional movie critics still matter in an age of Reddit threads and Letterboxd reviews?