Warren Buffett’s life in pictures

They call him the “Oracle of Omaha.”

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They call him the "Oracle of Omaha."

For decades, the world has looked to Warren Buffett for investment advice and leaned on his legendary business acumen.

His reputation is formidable, as is his wealth — this year, Forbes magazine ranked the folksy Nebraskan as the ninth-richest person in the world .

Buffett built his fortune as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a holding company that has stake in some of the world's most valuable companies.

He ended his decades-long tenure as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end 2025 and has since stepped down from the chairman post . Buffett has been with Berkshire Hathaway since it was formed in 1965.

Buffett's wisdom has become so cherished that some people donate thousands of dollars to charity just to have lunch with him. In 2019, a tech entrepreneur paid more than $4.5 million for the honor.

Buffett has also given billions of dollars to philanthropic causes. In 2006, he pledged to give away almost all of his fortune to charity.

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