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Park Avenue Securities LLC increased its position in shares of Arista Networks, Inc. (NYSE:ANET – Get Rating) by 6.6% during the second quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 3,916 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 244 shares during the period. Park Avenue Securities LLC’s holdings in Arista Networks were

Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd lessened its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Rating) by 3.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 753,777 shares of the company’s stock after selling 24,670 shares during the quarter. Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd’s holdings

It’s all about persisting inflation at the end of the day. All markets watch how the Fed tries to fight it as aftershocks of rate decisions are observed in bonds, stock market, foreign exchange, precious metals and even crypto. Source: TradingView The graph above visualizes that “fight of the night”. Indeed, we witness some progress

Bowling Portfolio Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT – Get Rating) by 7.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 98,220 shares of the software giant’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,485 shares during the quarter. Microsoft

Since the Federal Reserve started raising interest rates, we have seen a dramatic increase in the US dollar. The main reason is that the dollar is becoming a more attractive investment for investors at home and worldwide. There are a lot of dynamics at play that investors need to consider when the dollar is rising.

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Lam Research Co. (NASDAQ:LRCX – Get Rating) by 65.3% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 15,098 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 28,451 shares during the period. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC’s holdings in Lam Research were worth

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. grew its position in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA – Get Rating) by 11.4% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 84,671 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 8,683 shares during the quarter.

Venture Visionary Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ferguson plc (NASDAQ:FERG – Get Rating) during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm acquired 272 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $30,000. Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of FERG. Invesco Ltd. bought a new position in

Kessler Investment Group LLC boosted its position in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Rating) by 2.2% during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 40,672 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 864 shares during the period. Johnson & Johnson comprises about 6.3% of Kessler Investment Group LLC’s investment portfolio, making

KBC Group NV acquired a new stake in shares of WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC – Get Rating) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 1,186 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock, valued at approximately $239,000. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. increased its stake in shares of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN – Get Rating) by 50.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,448,257 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock after buying an additional 483,543 shares during the period. Sumitomo

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in shares of CNH Industrial (NYSE:CNHI – Get Rating) by 4.0% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,718,550 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 104,688 shares during the period. Sumitomo Mitsui

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Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF – Get Rating) had its target price decreased by analysts at JMP Securities from $100.00 to $98.00 in a report issued on Tuesday, Marketbeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has a “market outperform” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. JMP Securities’ price objective would suggest a potential upside of 88.14% from the

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Grainger plc (LON:GRI – Get Rating)’s share price reached a new 52-week low during trading on Monday . The stock traded as low as GBX 216.20 ($2.61) and last traded at GBX 217.20 ($2.62), with a volume of 243894 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 220.80 ($2.67). Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several

KBC Group NV lifted its holdings in American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP – Get Rating) by 4.2% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 30,531 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,230 shares during the quarter.