During Berkshire Hathaway's first annual meeting under new CEO Greg Abel in Omaha, Warren Buffett made a brief yet impactful appearance, emphasizing his confidence in Abel's leadership. Buffett stated, 'Greg is doing everything I did and then some,' which resonated strongly with shareholders. The meeting highlighted a significant transition for Berkshire, as Abel, who took over in January, aims to modernize the conglomerate amid a tech-focused market. Buffett also lauded Tim Cook for his role in transforming Berkshire's investment in Apple, which has surged from $35 billion to about $185 billion before tax. The company reported strong first-quarter earnings, with operating profit increasing by 18% to $11.35 billion and net income more than doubling to $10.1 billion. Additionally, Berkshire resumed share buybacks, purchasing $234 million in stock, while maintaining a robust cash reserve of $380.2 billion.