US Business
Who Is Greg Abel, the Man Preparing to Take Over for Warren Buffett?
Abel, a small child when Buffett took the helm at Berkshire Hathaway, runs the conglomerate’s noninsurance businesses.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Read the WSJ’s Early Coverage of Warren Buffett
The legendary investor first appeared in a 1965 item on the ouster of the president of a textile company called Berkshire Hathaway.
US Business
Warren Buffett Plans to Step Down as Berkshire CEO at Year-End
Speaking at Berkshire’s annual meeting in Omaha, Buffett Says Greg Abel Should Succeed at Year-End.
US Business
How the U.S. Oil Industry Has Taken a Beating Under Trump, in Charts
The president’s pledge to usher in an era of American energy dominance collides with his policies.
US Business
Equinor Sells Stake in Brazil’s Peregrino Oil Field for $3.5 Billion
Equinor’s Brazilian subsidiary has signed an agreement to sell its interest in the Peregrino field to Prio Tigris, a unit of PRIO SA, Brazil’s largest independent oil-and-gas firm, the company said Friday.
US Business
United Airlines Cancels Newark Flights Over FAA Staffing
United has been urging the government to limit the number of flights to what an airport can realistically manage based on staffing, CEO Scott Kirby said.
US Business
The CEO Who Says an Asteroid Is Coming to Destroy America’s Businesses
He’s a supply-chain logistics geek with a huge following—and a dire warning about tariffs.
US Business
Even Marvel Knows Its Movies and Shows Need to Be Better
The superhero studio is cutting back TV production and fixing its film slate.
Construction
Branco Enterprises Earns Three Safety Awards From AGC Missouri
NEOSHO, MO — Branco Enterprises is proud to announce that it has received three Zero Lost Workday Awards from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Missouri, recognizing the company’s unwavering commitment to safety. The awards […]
Community
Frank Fletcher Subaru Donates Bike Repair and Pump Station to North Middle School
Joplin, MO — April 30, 2025 — Frank Fletcher Subaru, in partnership with Bike Walk Joplin, is proud to announce the donation of a new bike repair and pump station to North Middle School. This […]