Berkshire Buys Nucor Stock. Buffett Will Hope It Works Out Better Than His Last Steel Play.
1. Berkshire Hathaway purchased Nucor stock, signaling confidence in the company. 2. Nucor shares rose 6% after the acquisition announcement. 3. Nucor is a dividend aristocrat, but faces earnings volatility. 4. Steel prices boost Nucor's prospects, trading at 13 times estimated earnings. 5. Berkshire's investment strategy involves buying at cyclical lows.