On Saturday, the ‘Oracle of Omaha's departure as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO has triggered an outpouring of admiration from Silicon Valley to Wall Street. Warren Buffett, 94, announced that he plans to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year, bringing to a close one of the most celebrated careers in corporate America. The announcement came during Berkshire's annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.
