1 hour ago Warren Buffett hands over Berkshire Hathaway’s reins to Greg Abel

Investors hunt for clues on how the investor’s protégé will shape the $1.1tn conglomerate

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12 h. ago Warren Buffett’s most famous advice as he step down as Berkshire CEO

Buffett shocked an arena full of shareholders by announcing that he will retire at the end of the year

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13 h. ago Warren Buffett is known for his advice on life and investing. Here are some of his famous quotes

The advice that legendary investor Warren Buffett offered on investing and life over the years helped earn him legions of followers who eagerly read his annual letters and filled an arena in Omaha every year to listen to him at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meetings

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35 h. ago Rangers transfer special: Rohl needs whole new defence and Shankland question remains while loan clear

THE January window approaches, and after a very rocky start to the season Rangers are back fighting toward the top end again. Russell Martin became the Ibrox club's shortest ever serving manager when he was sacked in early October, leaving them firmly in the bottom half. German Danny Rohl then took the reins and got...

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39 h. ago With the legendary Warren Buffett stepping back, Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era

Greg Abel faces the challenge of taking over Berkshire Hathaway from the legendary Warren Buffett this week

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48 h. ago ‘Be fearful when others are greedy’: Warren Buffett’s sharpest lessons in investing

As the billionaire retires, he leaves memorable advice from his annual letters that include pithy takes on bubbles, discipline and long-term goalsWarren Buffett, the billionaire investor who is retiring at the end of 2025, has entertained and educated shareholders in his Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate for many years with his pithy annual letters outlining the firm’s performance.Every year since 1965 he has updated his investors on the journey as Berkshire morphed from a “struggling northern textile business” with $25m of shareholder equity when he took over, to an empire worth more than $1tn.Though the price I paid for Berkshire looked cheap, its business – a large northern textile operation – was headed for extinction.My error caused Berkshire shareholders to give far more than they received (a practice that – despite the biblical endorsement – is far from blessed when you are buying businesses).Woody Allen once explained why eclecticism works: ‘The real advantage of being bisexua...

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3 d. ago Need cheering up after a terrible year? I may have just the story you’re looking for | Martin Kettle

A single act of kindness reminded me that, despite so much evidence to the contrary, the better angels of our nature are not necessarily doomedPerhaps you are searching for reasons to be cheerful at the end of what has been a particularly dispiriting year? In that case, read on. In November, I was on a train travelling into London. When I got off the train and headed for the ticket barrier, I realised I didn’t have my wallet. I knew that I had had it when I boarded. I made an undignified scrabble and search through my coat, jacket and trouser pockets that deserved the comic skills of a Charlie Chaplin or Jacques Tati. There was, though, no mistake. I had somehow managed to leave my wallet on the train.A nice station attendant took the details and said he would pass the message down the line. I left him my mobile number. But it was rush hour, the man pointed out, and the chances of getting the wallet back had probably vanished with the departing train. Meanwhile I rang my bank and ev...

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3 d. ago John Terry responds to reports he could leave Chelsea to take first managerial job

John Terry has gained experience as a coach at Aston Villa, Leicester and Chelsea and has been linked with Championship side Oxford United over the Christmas period

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6 d. ago I had to leave Man United without speaking to the manager – I felt so unloved

The former Manchester United midfielder departed Old Trafford for another Premier League side in 2022

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8 d. ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank assistant Matt Wells leaves to become Colorado Rapids head coach

Young coach leaves boyhood club for first managerial role

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9 d. ago Man pays just 16p for £238 entire Christmas shop at Tesco, here's how he did it

Mathew Roberts shared his incredible savings with Facebook's Dull Men's Club group. He managed to save more than £238, leaving him with a final bill of just 16p

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9 d. ago How Man Utd can line up without Bruno Fernandes as Ruben Amorim makes transfer stance clear

Manchester United have lost their captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes to injury, leaving manager Ruben Amorim with a huge problem to solve as they face Newcastle on Boxing Day

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1 week ago Trans nurse row Sandy Peggie claims manager asked her to leave through back exit amid suspension

TRANS row nurse Sandie Peggie claims her ward manager asked her to leave by the back door following her suspension. The former A&E nurse, 52, this month won a harassment claim against NHS Fife over its treatment of her after she complained about having to share changing rooms with Dr Beth Upton, who was born male. And...

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1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Currys surges after results beat, BP names first female CEO

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%.

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2 w. ago Celtic chairman quits club after receiving ‘intolerable’ levels of abuse

Peter Lawwell leaves Celtic amid poor performances this season, with new manager Wilfred Nancy already struggling

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2 w. ago Celtic chair Peter Lawwell to stand down after ‘intolerable’ abuse from fans

Celtic winless in three under new manager NancyLawwell will leave club at the end of DecemberCeltic’s chair, Peter Lawwell, has announced he is to stand down, citing “intolerable” treatment from a section of the club’s support. Lawwell’s exit will intensify a sense of crisis around the Scottish champions, who slumped to a League Cup final defeat by St Mirren on Sunday. This marked a third loss in succession for the new manager, Wilfried Nancy.Lawwell, previously Celtic’s chief executive, and fellow directors have come under fierce criticism from fans. Errors in the transfer window, which triggered the exit of Brendan Rodgers, have fuelled frustration in the stands. Celtic were knocked out of the Champions League in the qualifying phase by Kairat Almaty. The club have also been in regular conflict with the Green Brigade ultras group. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The Snowman fans left in stitches after spotting 'rude detail' in 1980s Christmas film

Christmas wouldn't be the same without watching The Snowman, but the festive animated film has managed to leave viewers in stitches years after its release as a "rude detail" has been spotted

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2 w. ago Phil and Penny Knight's donation tops the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of 2025's biggest gifts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totals $5 billion in 2025

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2 w. ago Brendan Rodgers lands Saudi manager’s role after bitter Celtic exit

Brendan Rodgers is back in management after leaving Celtic earlier this season

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2 w. ago Brendan Rodgers confirmed as head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al

Al-Qadsiah describe appointment as ‘landmark moment’Martin O’Neill says patience needed with Wilfried NancyBrendan Rodgers has been confirmed as the head coach of the Saudi ­Arabian side Al-Qadsiah. Rodgers resigned from Celtic in October, a move thattriggered a stinging attack from the club’s main shareholder Dermot Desmond. The 52-year-old is yet to address Desmond’s sentiment but is known to have been attractive to Saudi clubs for some time. He turned down a move to the kingdom after leaving Leicester in 2023.Al-Qadsiah, who sacked their Spanish manager Michel at the ­weekend, have stolen a march on their domestic rivals by moving for Rodgers, who has been keen for a swift return to the dugout. The club are owned by Aramco, the state-owned Saudi oil company. Continue reading...

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