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• Berkshire’s stock is flat while the S&P 500 is up 13%, casting doubt on new CEO Greg Abel’s ability to deploy $360 billion in cash.

• Abel could acquire Costco, Bank of America, or Coca-Cola without taking on excessive debt, matching Berkshire’s preference for steady earnings and strong brands.

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Maybe it is because Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B) at the end of last year. Maybe his replacement, Greg Abel, is not up to the job. (Buffett stepped down as Chairman recently, but that is too recent to affect Berkshire Hathaway’s stock, which is flat this year, while…