Buffett Tries To Assure On Berkshire Succession

Warren Buffet

OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - Warren Buffett assured shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc that the company will be in good hands after he steps down, trying to allay fears about Berkshire's succession plan after revealing he had prostate cancer.

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