Berkshire Hathaway recently initiated a position in UnitedHealth Group stock. Shares of UnitedHealth have plummeted by roughly 40% this year. Despite some turbulence, its business boasts several attributes that Buffett seeks.

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

Key Points. Berkshire Hathaway stock is down since the start of the second quarter, but there’s more to the story. Berkshire’s operating businesses are doing quite well, altho