The biggest immediate changes will be that different people will be in control of the company's stock portfolio, and Abel will have power over Berkshire's $344 billion cash hoard. However, portfolio managers Ted Weschler and Todd Combs have been managing more of Berkshire's investments as the years have progressed.

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It might not be Warren Buffett's fault that Berkshire Hathaway stock is down 11% since he revealed he's stepping down as CEO in December.

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