Warren Buffett’s Biggest Slump in Years, Is the Magic Fading?

Benzinga

Berkshire Hathaway is trailing the S&P 500 by 25% since May — its worst gap in years. With Warren Buffett set to hand the reins to Greg Abel in 2025 and AI-powered tech stocks outshining his value-heavy portfolio, investors are asking: is this the end of Buffett’s magic touch or the perfect time to buy?

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00:00Warren Buffett's empire just had its worst stumble in years, and it's not even during a crash.

00:05Since May, Berkshire Hathaway has lagged the S&P 500 by a staggering 25%.

00:11Buffett announced his retirement succession plan, and investors reacted.

00:15Berkshire's shares are down 14%, while the S&P 500 is up 11%, its biggest gap since 2020.

00:22Analysts say the famous Buffett premium is fading as markets prepare for life after the 94-year-old legend steps aside.

00:30Greg Abel is set to take over by the end of 2025, but AI-fueled tech stocks are stealing the spotlight from Buffett's value-heavy portfolio.

00:38So here's the billion-dollar question.

00:40Is this the beginning of the end for Buffett's magic touch, or the perfect buying opportunity?

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