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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser joined CNBC's Sara Eisen Monday for an interview on the economy.

The Oracle of Omaha's massive conglomerate posted robust earnings, driven by strong insurance underwriting gains as well as higher Treasury yields.

"I was 100% responsible for the Paramount decision," Buffett said. "It was 100% my decision, and we've sold it all and we lost quite a bit of money."

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The Oracle of Omaha noted that he is 'confident' in placing bets in the country.

There may be an untapped market for exchange-traded funds.

Berkshire Hathaway reported a huge year-over-year increase in operating earnings in the first quarter, while its cash holdings bubbled to record levels.

Berkshire reported that its Apple bet was worth $135.4 billion, implying around 790 million shares. That would mark a decline of around 13% in the stake.

The Oracle of Omaha's annual event kicked off with wares from See's Candies to the latest Squishmallows of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger.

Warren Buffett's bet, shrouded in mystery, has captivated Berkshire Hathaway investors since first appearing in disclosures late last year.

Wealthy families are spending an average of $3 million to run their family offices, according to a J.P. Morgan Private report, and the biggest cost is staffing.

The absence of Charlie Munger will be on everyone's mind when Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting kicks off Saturday in Omaha.