Bill Gates, Microsoft chairman; and Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, chairman & CEO, discuss the importance of measuring innovation and intervention. Also, both business leaders take a look at increasing the awareness of philanthropy and the U.S. government's role in providing financial aid to poorer countries.

Bill Gates, Microsoft chairman; and Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway chairman & CEO, discuss the impact of interest rates on investment strategies, and global currencies. And, both men weigh in on why high frequency trading is really just a form of legalized "front running." Also, Gates explains why the software business is an "amazing" business to be in.

Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, chairman & CEO, talks with CNBC's Becky Quick about the nation's budget problems and why he believes a "tax holiday" will push investment abroad.

Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO, tells CNBC he prefers investing in "ketchup" to trying to predict media winners.

Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, chairman & CEO, discusses changes in Berkshire Hathaway's board, and possible candidates to succeed him. Also, Buffett explains the problem many airlines face making money, and explains why he favors productive assets over fixed dollar investments.

Jordan Hansell, Chairman & CEO of NetJets, discusses the increase trend of private jet ownership, with Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway CEO; and CNBC's Becky Quick.

Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, chairman & CEO, shares his strategy on investing in European stocks; and explains why in some instances the chairman and CEO position should be divided.

Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, chairman & CEO, explains why he supports Jamie Dimon as CEO and chairman at JPMorgan. Also, Buffett delves into the deal to acquire Heinz.; expresses his views on record levels in the markets, and Fed interest rate policies.

Will an improving jobs picture be a headwind for low mortgage rates? Bill Emerson, Quicken Loans CEO, weighs in.

CNBC's Becky Quick; and John Rogers, Ariel Investments chairman & CEO, discuss why he believes the markets are headed higher.

Jeff Pederson, CEO & Presiden of Cort Furniture; and Dennis Knautz, President & CEO of Acme, provide insight on the housing market.

Charles River Laboratories CEO James Foster discusses the company's recent quarter, the impact from the sequester, and the role his company plays in helping large and small companies move their drugs into the pipeline.

Robert Benmosche, president & CEO of AIG, explains what stands out to him about the company's earnings.

Steven Kandarian, president & CEO of MetLife, Inc., says the uncertainty of new regulations is putting its share-buyback program on hold. He also weighs in on Q1 earnings.

Mike Jackson, Chairman & CEO of AutoNation, discusses the company's latest sales numbers, and provides his outlook on the auto industry.

CNBC's Tyler Mathisen talks with Tom Faust, Eaton Vance chairman & CEO, about tracking fund flows, and explains how a new product called an exchange traded managed fund will be structured.

Rodney Martin, ING U.S. chairman & CEO, discusses his company's debut on the NYSE.

Ronald Perelman, MacAndrews & Forbes chairman & CEO; Glenn Hubbard, Columbia Business School dean; and CNBC's Robert Frank discuss whether higher taxes will solve the nation's fiscal problems and weigh in on limiting the size of banks.

In the second part of an exclusive CNBC interview, Ronald Perelman, MacAndrews & Forbes chairman & CEO, discusses how the lack of demand by consumers is disrupting business growth, with Glenn Hubbard, Columbia Business School dean; and CNBC's Robert Frank

In a wide-ranging interview, Ronald Perelman, MacAndrews & Forbes chairman & CEO; discusses his generous gift to the Center For Business Innovation, with Glenn Hubbard, Columbia Business School dean; and CNBC's Robert Frank.