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“I make no effort to predict the course of general business or the stock market. Period. However, currently there are practices snowballing in the security markets and business world which, while devoid of short term predictive value, bother me as to possible long term consequences.”

Quote by Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett, born on August 30, 1930, is a renowned investor. Known as the 'Oracle of Omaha,' he is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a diversified holding company involved in insurance, railroads, energy, finance, and more. Buffett's investment philosophy emphasizes value investing, and he is known for his long-term investment and stable investment strategies. more

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