Berkshire Hathaway 's investment is a huge endorsement for the Dividend King -- Nucor has increased its dividend for 52 straight years, every year since it started paying dividends in 1973. Here's a look at what Buffett's company likely sees in the steel stock and whether it's a worthwhile option for income-seeking investors.

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

Berkshire’s broad holdings in bellwether companies like Apple, Coca-Cola, and American Express allow it to benefit from both a booming economy—and one that is nearing recession. Its insurance business generates oodles of cash, and its shares aren’t subject to the dilution of stock-based compensation, either.