One way UnitedHealth puts its excess cash to work is by paying -- and steadily growing -- its dividend payment. This is a feature that Buffett undoubtedly appreciates. Known for his unwavering patience, Buffett often holds on to core positions for years, if not decades.

Berkshire Hathaway’s $1 billion homebuilding investment indicates Warren Buffett’s confidence in a future U.S. housing market rebound.

UnitedHealth Got a Boost From Berkshire’s Buying. 2 Reasons to Wait to Follow. UnitedHealth Group, the worst-performing stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average so far this year, got a major boost last week from billionaire investor Warren Buffett. That doesn’t mean everyone else should buy.

KBW's Meyer Shields expects Berkshire Hathaway to pay a dividend, lose some loyalists, and face more skepticism after Warren Buffett steps down.

Cathie Wood looks for growth and companies on their way to big profits. Warren Buffett prefers looking for value and consistent profits. The two investors have two stock investments in common.

Warren Buffett is known for seeking out stocks of companies that possess wide economic moats — businesses with durable competitive advantages that fend off rivals and ensure long-term profitability. These moats,

Warren Buffett's modus operandi is to wait for price dislocations to present themselves. In a historically pricey stock market, locating value has been virtually impossible. Yet, with UnitedHealth Group stock losing more than half its value since the midpoint of April, a rare price dislocation has emerged.