Warren Buffett has a simple reason for why Apple will continue to thrive without Steve Jobs (AAPL)

Getty Some cynics have been calling for the slow death of Apple since its legendary founder, Steve Jobs, died in 2011. But, Warren Buffett recently endorsed the company and is heavily invested in its future. Apple's economic moat, or competitive advantage, could be what saves the company and allows its profits to continue to grow. Watch Apple's stock move in real time. Since the death of legendary Apple CEO Steve Jobs, it's become somewhat fashionable to opine about the slow death of Apple. The ...