Warren Buffett Personally Initiated Berkshire's $30 Billion Alphabet Stake, a Sign He's Still Making Calls Despite Stepping Back as Chairman

Warren Buffett, who retired as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, has transitioned to chairman while handing leadership to Greg Abel. Despite stepping back, Buffett remains actively involved in major investment decisions, personally initiating Berkshire's $30 billion investment in Alphabet. The arrangement shows Buffett is still providing guidance and making occasional investment calls while Abel runs day-to-day operations and puts his own imprint on the company.