take the stage at 10:15 a.m. ET. The pair will then spend hours fielding questions from shareholders in the audience.
If previous gatherings are any guide, there will be a lively conversation about a wide range of topics. No doubt the Oracle of Omaha will weigh in on the economy and the markets, but there are sure to be lighter moments filled with recollections from Buffett's decades of investing.To prepare viewers for the main event, CNBC will begin its coverage at 9:45 a.m. ET, with a show hosted by Becky Quick and Mike Santoli.A line of pilots from NetJets held a protest outside of CHI Health Center.
Even more impressive is the stock's performance during bear markets. During the same time period, the conglomerate outpaced the S&P 500 each time it dropped 20%, beating the broader index by a median of 14.89 percentage points., and based on the last several decades, the distinction has been earned," read a Bespoke note from earlier this week.On a cloudy Saturday morning, throngs ofshareholders are waiting in a light rain to get inside the CHI Health Center in Omaha.
The economy and the markets are always top of mind at these events, but this year's meeting comes at a particularly challenging time. On Monday, First Republic became the third American bank to fail since March, further fueling fears that a recession is imminent. As ever, investors will look to the 92-year-old Warren Buffett for folksy wisdom in uncertain times.
Buffett promised in Berkshire's shareholders guide to field more questions this year. With that in mind, CNBC Pro looked at what some of