Berkshire CEO Greg Abel's first annual meeting marked by solid performance but overshadowed by minimal stock buybacks.

Greg Abel held his first annual meeting as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, delivering a solid performance. However, his debut was somewhat overshadowed by the company's minimal stock repurchases in the first quarter, which were disclosed shortly after the meeting. This detail raised questions among investors about the company's capital allocation strategy under Abel's leadership. The market will be watching closely to see how Abel balances growth and shareholder returns moving forward.