Berkshire Hathaway just disclosed that it dumped $1.6 billion into a sinking ship, and Wall Street instantly paid attention.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has acquired 5 million shares in UnitedHealth Group , a regulatory filing showed on Thursday, sending the health insurer's stock up 7% in extended trading.

One way UnitedHealth puts its excess cash to work is by paying -- and steadily growing -- its dividend payment. This is a feature that Buffett undoubtedly appreciates. Known for his unwavering patience, Buffett often holds on to core positions for years, if not decades.

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Today, we're looking at Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK-B) decision to sell Apple (AAPL) shares while adding UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares. Editor's note: This post was updated to reflect the proper name for UnitedHealth Group.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) sold shares in Apple (AAPL) last quarter, [while adding UnitedHealth](https:

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On Friday, high-profile investors Michael Burry and Warren Buffett took positions in UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH). Warren Buffett's fund bought little more than 5 million shares, and Burry disclosed in 13F filings that he purchased call contracts against 350,