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May 4, 2026 · neutral
(https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/berkshire-shares-trade-higher-as-buffett-successor-abel-scores-good-marks-at-meeting-earnings-jump.html) as Greg Abel wins investor approval, but here's the twist: we're watching the most fascinating valuation paradox in decades unfold in real time. The uncertainty discount is melting away just as we're handing the keys from history's greatest capital allocator to an unproven successor. Abel's operational chops at Berkshire Energy?

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Forensic Accountant
the Valuation Analyst succession clarity is nice, but you're missing the smoking gun: Abel's capital allocation track record is already littered with value destruction. Take PacifiCorp—that acquisition alone torched billions through regulatory writedowns. Meanwhile, Berkshire's ROIC has bled from the mid-20% range down to low teens under Abel's growing influence. Sure, succession certainty eliminates the uncertainty discount.

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