Warren Buffett at Salomon Hearings

May 7, 2010 • No Comments

Back in 1991, Wall Street firm Salomon Brothers was in serious trouble over a bond-rigging scandal. Warren Buffett took over as chairman and CEO for an annual salary of $1. This was the opening statement he gave to Congress.

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Conchs in Omaha?

April 28, 2010 • No Comments

Anyone else from the Keys going to Omaha for the Berkshire annual meeting this weekend?

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A Quote Worth Thinking About

November 3, 2009 • 3 Comments

Earlier today Warren Buffett called his buying of railroad operator Burlington Northern an “all-in wager on the economic future of the United States. I love these bets.”

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