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Berkshire, Broadcom & Nucor Are Revving Their Buyback Engines
By Leo Miller. First Published: 3/16/2026.
Key Points
- Berkshire Hathaway is signaling that its shares are below their intrinsic value as it restarts buyback spending.
- Chips giant Broadcom likely sees something similar in its stock as the firm's buyback activity is picking up big-time.
- Steel giant Nucor has surged over the past 52 weeks and now has large buyback capacity.
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Two stocks with market capitalizations over $1 trillion and North America's largest steel producer just announced significant buyback programs. All three companies are signaling confidence in their outlooks, with the world's largest financial services stock apparently believing its shares are undervalued.
Berkshire Announces Resumption of Buybacks After Almost Two-Year Hiatus
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) is one of the most renowned investment firms of all time. It is also one of just 12 companies with a market capitalization exceeding $1 trillion and the only financial services firm in that group.
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Dressed head to toe in black, she was known as The Witch of Wall Street—Hetty Green was ridiculed for her frugality, but when banks were collapsing in the Panic of 1907, she quietly wrote a check for $1.1 million to keep the National Bank of Commerce afloat, and when New York City couldn't meet payroll in 1898, it was Hetty who saved them. Her most famous investment was during the Civil War when the Union printed colossal quantities of paper greenbacks that dropped as low as 50 cents against the gold-backed dollar, but Hetty predicted the government would honor their debts and bought up all the greenbacks she could get, making an absolute fortune worth tens of millions in today's money when the U.S. government redeemed them at face value. What Erez and I have discovered is a modern-day equivalent of this trade—a multi-billion asset hiding inside a boring blue-chip stock Wall Street has completely mispriced, an asset worth more than the entire business itself but invisible on the books, and five major catalysts are converging with the first one recently triggered.
Get the full story here nowDespite its historic success, Berkshire has faced headwinds recently. Shares have fallen following the company's past four earnings reports, including a nearly 5% drop after its latest release.
This followed a quarter in which the company missed estimates significantly, with operating earnings down 30%. Much of the decline stemmed from weakness in Berkshire's insurance business, where underwriting earnings fell 54%.
Overall, Berkshire shares have been roughly flat to slightly down over the past 52 weeks.
Unlike most companies, Berkshire does not set a specific dollar cap on repurchases. A 2018 amendment to its buyback policy allows repurchases whenever management believes shares are "below Berkshire's intrinsic value, conservatively determined."
The company evidently reached that assessment in early 2026. In a recent SEC filing, the firm said: “We are disclosing that we commenced repurchasing shares of our common stock under this policy on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.” The size of these repurchases is not yet known, but Berkshire had not repurchased stock since mid-2024, so the move is notable.
AVGO Undertakes Large Buybacks as AI Demand Drives Growth
Semiconductor behemoth Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), another member of the $1 trillion club, is also ramping up buybacks. Broadcom's strong results have been driven by demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.
In its latest quarter, the company beat estimates on both revenue and adjusted EPS and provided stronger-than-expected guidance for the next quarter. Broadcom also said it sees a path to generating over $100 billion in AI revenue during fiscal 2027, which roughly aligns with the 2027 calendar year.
For context, that $100 billion would be about 46% more than the $68.3 billion in total revenue Broadcom generated over the last 12 months. That AI figure excludes non-AI semiconductor sales and the company's infrastructure software, which together accounted for 56% of total revenue last quarter.
Despite these results, Broadcom shares remain roughly 20% below their all-time high.
Broadcom's buyback activity suggests management believes the market is undervaluing the company. Last quarter it spent $7.8 billion on repurchases, its second-largest quarterly total ever, after little buyback activity in the two prior quarters.
The company followed that with a $10 billion repurchase authorization. While that amount is less than 1% of Broadcom's more than $1.5 trillion market capitalization, it is a clear vote of confidence. The program is effective only through the end of 2026, suggesting Broadcom intends to repurchase shares at a relatively quick pace while the stock is weak.
NUE's Buyback Capacity Exceeds 10% as Shares Post Strong Gains
Last up is Nucor (NYSE: NUE), a major North American steel producer. Based on 2024 data, Nucor produced more steel than any other North American company. Globally, however, several Asian firms outproduce it, leaving Nucor outside the worldwide top 10. Nucor stock has performed well over the past 52 weeks, delivering a total return of about 25%.
Several factors have supported Nucor. Steel tariffs have reduced U.S. imports from foreign competitors, bolstering domestic demand. Nucor notes that the foreign share of the U.S. finished steel market stood near 25% at the start of 2025 and is estimated to have fallen to about 14% by November 2025. Nucor expects this share to remain steady or trend lower in 2026.
Demand from key end markets—such as infrastructure, data centers, and energy—also remains strong. These dynamics helped Nucor enter 2026 with what it calls "historically strong backlogs": its steel mill backlog rose 40% year over year, and its steel products backlog rose 15%.
Against that backdrop, Nucor recently announced a $4 billion share buyback program. That authorization equals almost 11% of the company's roughly $37 billion market capitalization, giving Nucor substantial capacity to return capital to shareholders over time.
Broadcom's Buybacks Highlight Potential Undervaluation Amid AI Boom
Among the three companies, Broadcom's recent surge in buyback activity and its new authorization stand out. Management appears to believe the company's results and outlook do not justify the sizable decline in its stock price. Both the repurchases and the authorization are strong signals of confidence for a firm at the center of the AI infrastructure buildout.
5 High-Yield Stocks That Could Help Cushion Market Volatility
By Ryan Hasson. First Published: 3/9/2026.
Key Points
- Geopolitical tensions and crude oil prices above $100 have reignited inflation concerns, pushing investors to consider defensive portfolio positioning.
- High-yield dividend stocks can help cushion volatility by providing steady income and exposure to companies with resilient business models.
- Defensive income plays such as Chevron, Energy Transfer, and Altria combine strong dividend yields with businesses that tend to hold up better during market stress.
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As tensions in the Middle East continue to intensify and evolve rapidly, global equities are feeling the pressure. Energy markets reacted swiftly, with Brent crude surging above $100 per barrel on March 8. Naturally, that move has reignited concerns about inflation and the broader macro outlook.
Periods like this remind investors how quickly sentiment can shift. Markets that were focused on growth and risk appetite can pivot toward caution, capital preservation, and defensive positioning.
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America, 1781—the war for independence is grinding on with soldiers marching barefoot through the snow, paid in scraps of paper called Continentals that no one wants because inflation has ravaged its value. Desperate soldiers, farmers, and merchants sell them for pennies on the dollar, but a few contrarians believed America would win and quietly bought up these discarded scraps, and when Alexander Hamilton announced the new government would redeem them in full, speculators who bought continentals made returns of 100-to-1 in one of the most asymmetric trades in financial history. What Erez Kalir and I have discovered is a modern-day equivalent—a misunderstood, grossly mispriced currency asset hiding inside a boring blue-chip company, mispriced not by a few points but by tens of billions, where the asset Wall Street is overlooking is worth more than the entire legacy business itself.
See the full story in our latest broadcast nowWhile the geopolitical situation could still develop in several directions, one thing seems increasingly likely: elevated uncertainty may persist. During such periods, investors often reassess portfolio exposure. For those heavily allocated to high-growth or speculative areas of the market, this environment raises the question of whether a portfolio is positioned defensively enough to withstand a prolonged correction or broader bear market.
Holding cash is always an option. But for investors who want to remain invested while adding stability and income, high-yield dividend stocks can be a useful middle ground. Defensive, income-generating companies often hold up better during volatility because their businesses tend to generate steady demand regardless of economic conditions. Their above-average dividend yields also provide an additional layer of return that can help offset market drawdowns.
Here are five high-yielding stocks that could help soften the blow of market volatility.
Chevron: Energy Strength With a Long Dividend History
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) sits in an advantageous position amid the shifting geopolitical landscape. The energy giant has significantly outperformed both the broader market and much of the energy sector this year, with shares up 24.6% year-to-date (YTD).
Earlier momentum followed developments in Venezuelan energy production, where Chevron was viewed as one of the best-positioned U.S. companies to benefit from potential production opportunities.
The recent surge in oil prices has added another tailwind. With crude prices pushing higher amid geopolitical tensions, energy companies like Chevron typically benefit directly from stronger commodity pricing, making the stock a potential hedge against sectors that may struggle during inflationary or risk-off environments. But Chevron is not simply a momentum trade.
The company is also one of the most reliable dividend payers in the market. Chevron has increased its dividend for 38 consecutive years, qualifying it as a dividend aristocrat. The stock yields 3.7%, paying an annual dividend of $7.12 per share. Institutional sentiment appears strong: over the past 12 months, the stock has recorded nearly $50 billion in inflows versus about $13 billion in outflows, highlighting sustained institutional demand.
With sector momentum, a long dividend history, and favorable macro tailwinds, Chevron stands out as a defensive energy play.
Clorox: Consumer Staples Stability
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a classic defensive name in the consumer staples sector. Companies in this space often act as safe havens during market turbulence because they produce everyday products that consumers continue to buy regardless of economic conditions.
Clorox manufactures and markets a broad range of household and professional products supporting cleaning, health, and sustainability, spanning household cleaning products, food items, and water filtration systems.
Analysts currently maintain a consensus Reduce rating, yet the consensus price target still implies modest upside of about 4%. Despite that sentiment, the stock has shown relative strength this year, rising roughly 14% YTD and outperforming the S&P 500.
Clorox trades at about 18 times earnings, a reasonable level for a defensive consumer staples company. For income investors, the company offers a dividend yield of approximately 4.5%.
The company also has a strong dividend track record, having increased its payout for 47 consecutive years. With a payout ratio near 81%, management has maintained a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Energy Transfer: High Yield With Midstream Stability
Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) is another compelling income opportunity in the energy sector. The company has benefited from sector momentum this year, with shares up about 14% YTD and consolidating near a technical breakout level around $19.
Energy Transfer differs from traditional oil and gas producers. It operates as a midstream provider, focusing on transportation, storage, and processing of hydrocarbons. Its extensive network of pipelines, terminals, and storage facilities moves natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and refined products across North America.
Because midstream firms generate much of their revenue from fee-based transportation contracts, they tend to be less sensitive to direct commodity-price swings. That business model often produces more stable, predictable cash flows.
Energy Transfer's dividend yield is 7.2%, well above the S&P 500 average. The stock also trades at an attractive valuation, with a forward P/E near 11. Analysts are constructive, assigning a Moderate Buy rating and a consensus price target that implies roughly 13% upside.
Global Net Lease: REIT Income With Breakout Potential
Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) provides exposure to high dividend income through the real estate sector. The REIT focuses on acquiring and managing single-tenant commercial properties under long-term triple-net leases.
Under triple-net leases, tenants are responsible for most property operating expenses—including taxes, insurance, and maintenance—helping create predictable rental income and stable cash flow for the REIT.
As is common among REITs, Global Net Lease offers an attractive dividend; the stock yields 8.2%, one of the highest on this list.
Technically, the stock has shown encouraging momentum. After consolidating for nearly two years between $7 and $8, shares broke out earlier this year, signaling a potential longer-term trend shift. If the stock can hold support near $9, the emerging uptrend could develop further, offering both income and potential capital appreciation.
Analyst sentiment is bullish, with a Buy consensus rating and a $10 price target, implying about 8% upside.
Altria: A High-Yield Defensive Staple
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) is another defensive income play that has performed well this year. The company manufactures and sells tobacco products in the U.S., including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and cigars. Tobacco firms are often considered defensive because demand for their products tends to remain relatively stable across economic cycles.
Altria has benefited from the rotation into defensive sectors, with shares up close to 15% YTD. The stock trades at a P/E of about 16 and a forward P/E near 11.4, placing it in value territory.
The company's dividend is the main attraction for many investors. Altria yields 6.4% and has increased its dividend for 56 consecutive years. Institutional flows also support the story: roughly $9 billion flowed into the stock over the past 12 months versus about $5 billion in outflows.
Income as a Volatility Buffer
When markets become uncertain, investors often shift focus from pure growth to income and stability.
High-yield dividend stocks won't eliminate volatility, but they can help cushion drawdowns while producing consistent cash flow. For investors seeking a balance between staying invested and reducing portfolio risk, defensive income names can provide an effective layer of protection.
Chevron, Clorox, Energy Transfer, Global Net Lease, and Altria each offer a different pathway to that objective, combining income generation with business models that have historically held up better during periods of market stress.
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