Industry

Berkshire Hathaway shares lag rebound, marking worst performance this century after Buffett departure

Berkshire Hathaway has lagged a recent U.S. stock market rebound, posting its biggest relative underperformance so far this year. The S&P 500 broke above 7,100 for the first time, while Berkshire’s A and B shares fell less than 1 percent this month. The stock is more than 12 percent below its record high in May last year. Analysts link the weakness to Warren Buffett’s retirement plan and investor focus on successor Greg Abel.

Finance

Woori Financial says KOSPI 7,000 possible, reviews rates, AI, pension variables

Woori Financial Group set out key trends for financial markets in 2026, focusing on changing interest-rate conditions, scope for stock gains, the AI investment cycle and super-ageing. It said investment strategies need restructuring by asset class to fit a “new normal”. Group affiliates presented outlooks and strategies, including long-term investing in global ETFs and dividend stocks, a shift in bond strategy toward stable interest income, and expectations the KOSPI could reach 7,000 points.