Looks like the Oracle of Omaha might be ending his CEO run on a quieter note. Berkshire's numbers are trailing the S&P 500 this year—quite the plot twist for Buffett's final chapter at the helm. While the index has been riding tech momentum and rate-cut optimism, Berkshire's value-heavy portfolio hasn't kept pace. Some say it's a market cycle thing, others wonder if the succession planning distraction played a role. Either way, it's a humbling reminder that even legends face headwinds when market conditions shift.