Berkshire has worst year; Buffett still optimistic

Saturday, February 28, 2009 | 8:43 p.m. CST; updated 5:49 p.m. CST, Sunday, March 1, 2009

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett remains optimistic about the prospects for his company and the nation even though Berkshire Hathaway Inc. turned in its worst performance in 2008 and the widely followed investor says the economy will likely remain a mess beyond this year.

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