# Greg Abel

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-26**: CEO Transition — Buffett finalizes portfolio restructuring ahead of handing leadership to Greg Abel.
- **2024-08-03**: 50% Divestment — Q2 filings show Berkshire slashed its Apple position by nearly half.
- **2024-05-04**: The Great Trim Begins — Berkshire reveals it sold 13% of its Apple stake in Q1 2024.
- **2018-05-04**: The 'Four Pillars' — Buffett declares Apple as Berkshire's second-most important business after insurance.
- **2016-05-16**: Initial Apple Entry — Berkshire Hathaway reveals a new $1 billion stake in Apple.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### Oil Surges 5%, S&P 500 Slips 0.1% from Record: Earnings Backstop Tested
2026-08-12 03:52:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

A 5% spike in crude prices, triggered by Strait of Hormuz closure fears, pushed the S&P 500 0.1% below its record high. The market's fall was cushioned by historic 50% EPS growth and M&A activity, but Intel's $15B stock sale plan underscored shareholder dilution risks. This briefing examines the delicate balance between commodity shocks and the strongest earnings season in five years.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/oil-surge-5-pct-sp-500-slips-01-pct-record-earnings-backstop-tested

### S&P 500 Dips 0.1% from Record; Brent Soars 5% as Hormuz Risk Rises
2026-08-11 00:25:25 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

U.S. equities slipped from all-time peaks as Brent crude leaped 5% on the Strait of Hormuz closure. With S&P 500 earnings growth clocking 50% YoY, the session reflected a tug-of-war between robust profit momentum and the resurgent oil threat to markets and Fed policy.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/sp500-dips-brent-soars-5-percent-hormuz-finance

### Oil Drops 3.2% but Fed Hike Odds Hit 90%—S&P 500 Stalls Near Peak
2026-08-10 16:50:28 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 12

U.S. equities hover near all-time highs as fluctuating crude prices and surging rate expectations create a tug-of-war. S&P 500 earnings soared 50% YoY, but technology stocks struggled and dilution worries surfaced. Traders now price a 90% chance of a Fed rate hike by year-end, up from 57% a week ago.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/oil-fall-fed-hike-odds-sp500-drift

### Buffett Trims Apple Stake in Final Act as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
2026-02-26 14:23:28 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Warren Buffett is significantly reducing Berkshire Hathaway's massive position in Apple as he prepares to transition leadership to Greg Abel. This strategic divestment of Berkshire's most profitable modern investment has pushed the conglomerate's cash reserves to record levels, signaling a defensive posture for the post-Buffett era.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/buffett-berkshire-hathaway-apple-sale-ceo-exit

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