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Abel

American  
[ey-buhl, ah-buhl] / ˈeɪ bəl, ˈɑ bəl /

noun

  1. (in the Bible) the second son of Adam and Eve, slain by his brother, Cain.

  2. Sir Frederick Augustus, 1827–1902, English chemist: inventor of cordite.

  3. I. W., 1908–87, U.S. labor leader: president of the United Steelworkers of America 1965–77.

  4. Niels Henrik 1802–29, Norwegian mathematician.

  5. a first name.

Abel British  
/ ˈeɪbəl /

noun

  1. Old Testament the second son of Adam and Eve, a shepherd, murdered by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:1–8)

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That means that Abel will oversee 94% of the portfolio and Weschler the rest.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Abel added, “Our foundational values continue to be what we build our company through.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

As CEO, Abel now oversees the portfolio, with Weschler responsible for about 6% of the holdings.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Abel is scrutinizing Berkshire’s businesses and stock portfolio, has revived a stock-buyback program and is stepping up interests in Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Abel talked about Amanda, about her poetry, her grace, her tendency to dream.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

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