Berkshire after Buffett
The world’s most famous investor says he plans to step down after six decades leading Berkshire Hathaway, and Chinese exporters are turning to third countries to get around 145 per cent US tariffs. Plus, local Nigerian oil companies are starting to replace foreign majors, and Israel calls up reservists to support its expanded operations in Gaza.
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Warren Buffett to step down from Berkshire Hathaway after six decades
Chinese exporters ‘wash’ products in third countries to avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs
Israel vows to hit back against Iran and Houthis after airport attack
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