RIP, Charlie Munger (99), Warren Buffet's partner

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Charlie Munger, the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and long-time partner of Warren Buffett, has passed away at the age of 99. Munger played a pivotal role in transforming Berkshire Hathaway from a struggling textile company into a leading multinational conglomerate, which now owns well-known brands such as Dairy Queen and Fruit of the Loom, and holds significant investments in major corporations like Apple and Coca-Cola. His partnership with Buffett lasted nearly six decades, creating one of the most successful business alliances in history and influencing countless investors worldwide. Munger's legacy is marked by his investment acumen and philosophical insights into business and life.
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Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's long-time investing partner, dies at 99
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/char...e-investing-partner-dies-at-99-211406770.html

Legendary investor and polymath Charlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway's vice chairman and Warren Buffett's right-hand man and friend of nearly six decades, died on Tuesday in California, the company announced. He was 99.

Together, Buffett and Munger built Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) into one of the most successful and long-lasting business partnerships that enthralled millions worldwide.

Berkshire, originally a textile manufacturer, has grown into a multinational conglomerate that wholly owns popular brands like Dairy Queen and Fruit of the Loom and has stakes in Apple (AAPL), Coca-Cola (KO), and other large public companies.

https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/charlie-munger-berkshire-hathaway-dead-74d476a8

https://www.reuters.com/business/ob...ho-was-buffetts-second-in-command-2023-11-28/

https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/28/investing/charlie-munger-dies/index.html
 

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