Berkshire is a great stock to own during market corrections. And regardless of what occurs on May 3, these structural advantages likely won't change. So yes, Berkshire looks like an attractive buy before earnings are announced. But shares are a buy for long term investors regardless of whether you buy this week or next.

A look at how Berkshire’s stock — and its equity holdings — have fared ahead of the annual shareholders meeting on Saturday

Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway’s board that Greg Abel should become CEO at the end of the year.