3 Stocks Warren Buffett Would Love

Investors love to "buy with Buffett" and it's no surprise why. The founder and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) is one of the richest people in the world, having built a conglomerate now worth $480 billion, and he's made many long-term investors rich along with him.

Buffett has made it clear what kind of stocks he likes. He prefers companies with sustainable competitive advantages as well as proven winners that pay dividends. Among his favorite sectors are banking and insurance, big-brand consumer goods, and energy.

However, as Sean Williams, my colleague and a contributor here, noted, Buffett has avoided making any big acquisitions for three and a half years now, as he believes the market is overpriced. Nonetheless, there are still Buffett-ish stocks out there for those willing to look. Keep reading to see why Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) may be just the ticket for Buffett-style investors.

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