Warren Buffett, the legendary American billionaire, has announced his decision to step down from leading Berkshire Hathaway by the end of the year. Known as the 'Oracle of Omaha,' Buffett's business acumen has made him a towering figure in the financial world,

OMAHA, Nebraska -- In the 60 years that Warren Buffett has led Berkshire Hathaway, the U.S. investment company's share price has soared on the strength of a portfolio that has grown to include Japan's biggest trading houses.

Warren Buffett took the stage at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting on Saturday morning to cheers from the crowd at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, which holds 40,000. This marks 60 years at the helm at the company.