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Greg Abel took the reins at Berkshire Hathaway at the start of this year, and investors are closely monitoring his investment choices. Berkshire appears to be on pace to exit its position in Nucor, which it purchased only in 2025 and which has performed superbly.

Nucor Corporation is positioned for durable growth as U.S. steel demand strengthens and import volumes decline, supporting higher pricing and volumes. New capacity from the West Virginia sheet mill and Utah towers facility will drive volume growth, with start-up costs expected through eFY27 before normalizing. NUE's strong balance sheet and reduced net leverage (0.77x) provide flexibility for expansion and M&A, while Section 232 tariffs and infrastructure demand underpin the bullish outlook.

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Baxter Bros Inc. bought a new position in shares of Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 3,355 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $747,000. Several other institutional investors

BIP Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 3,826 shares of the basic materials company's stock, valued at approximately $852,000. A number of other hedge funds

NUE's $59 million Vulcraft Indiana expansion will add steel grating capabilities, create 20 jobs and broaden its downstream product portfolio.

FSTR beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as stronger margins, cash flow and backlog support its 2026 outlook.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that it will invest $59 million to expand its Vulcraft Indiana manufacturing facility in St. Joe, Indiana, adding capabilities to produce steel grating products.