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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 25th, 2026

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its stake in shares of HubSpot, Inc. (NYSE:HUBS – Free Report) by 352.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 903,559 shares of the software maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 703,706 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned about 1.76% of HubSpot worth $220,559,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its stake in shares of HubSpot by 36.5% during the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 4,581,922 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $1,838,727,000 after purchasing an additional 1,224,424 shares in the last quarter. Capital World Investors purchased a new position in HubSpot in the 4th quarter valued at about $259,930,000. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in HubSpot by 117.6% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,188,981 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $477,138,000 after buying an additional 642,545 shares in the last quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA boosted its holdings in HubSpot by 32.7% in the 4th quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 1,935,587 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $776,714,000 after buying an additional 476,740 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Alyeska Investment Group L.P. increased its stake in HubSpot by 408.1% during the 4th quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 560,088 shares of the software maker’s stock worth $224,763,000 after buying an additional 449,864 shares in the last quarter. 90.39% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

HubSpot Stock Up 8.1% NYSE:HUBS opened at $205.38 on Friday. HubSpot, Inc. has a 52 week low of $169.63 and a 52 week high of $568.16. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $200.86 and its two-hundred day moving average is $238.49. The company has a market capitalization of $10.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 107.53, a P/E/G ratio of 2.07 and a beta of 1.22.

HubSpot (NYSE:HUBS – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The software maker reported $2.72 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.47 by $0.25. The business had revenue of $881.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $863.32 million. HubSpot had a return on equity of 5.66% and a net margin of 3.04%.The company’s revenue was up 23.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.84 EPS. HubSpot has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 3.000-3.020 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 13.040-13.120 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that HubSpot, Inc. will post 4.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key HubSpot News Here are the key news stories impacting HubSpot this week:

Positive Sentiment: HubSpot debuted Agent Hub, a new offering designed to unify AI agents, reinforcing its push into AI-powered workflow tools and giving investors a fresh growth narrative. HubSpot Debuts Agent Hub to Unify AI Agents Positive Sentiment: Several research notes highlighted HubSpot as a beneficiary of expanding AI adoption and strong demand for AI-infused software, which can support sentiment around the stock. 4 Software Stocks Poised to Benefit From Expanding AI Adoption Positive Sentiment: Citigroup lowered its price target to $217 from $230, but kept a Buy rating, implying roughly 5.7% upside from the current share price and signaling continued analyst confidence. Benzinga report on Citi target cut Neutral Sentiment: HubSpot reversed a customer data policy after privacy backlash, which may reduce reputational risk, but also underscores sensitivity around data practices. HubSpot Reverses Customer Data Policy After Backlash Over Privacy Concerns Neutral Sentiment: Management and product updates continue to emphasize AI and revenue workflow improvements, helping reinforce the long-term growth story, though these updates are not a near-term catalyst by themselves. HubSpot June 2026 updates Negative Sentiment: HubSpot director Brian Halligan sold 8,500 shares for about $1.9 million, which can weigh on sentiment even if the sale may be routine. HubSpot Director Brian Halligan Sells 8,500 Shares Negative Sentiment: Some commentary says HUBS still looks overvalued despite its AI agent launch, and Wells Fargo reportedly cut the stock to Hold, reflecting valuation caution that could cap gains. HubSpot Stock Still Looks Overvalued As AI Agent Tools Launch HubSpot Cut to Hold at Wells Fargo Insider Activity at HubSpot In other HubSpot news, Director Brian Halligan sold 8,500 shares of HubSpot stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $184.42, for a total transaction of $1,567,570.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 93,500 shares in the company, valued at $17,243,270. This trade represents a 8.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Lorrie M. Norrington purchased 1,313 shares of HubSpot stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $190.42 per share, for a total transaction of $250,021.46. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 2,838 shares in the company, valued at approximately $540,411.96. This trade represents a 86.10% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have bought 14,063 shares of company stock valued at $2,585,781 and have sold 17,915 shares valued at $3,654,114. 3.70% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on HUBS shares. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $300.00 target price on shares of HubSpot in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Cantor Fitzgerald cut HubSpot from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and dropped their price target for the stock from $325.00 to $200.00 in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Evercore set a $225.00 price objective on HubSpot in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating on shares of HubSpot in a report on Friday. Finally, Mizuho cut their price objective on shares of HubSpot from $300.00 to $260.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, HubSpot presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $307.86.

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HubSpot, Inc is a software company that develops a cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform designed to help organizations attract, engage and delight customers. Its primary business activities center on providing integrated marketing, sales and customer service tools that support inbound marketing strategies, content management, lead nurturing, sales automation and customer support workflows.

The company’s product suite is organized around modular “hubs” built on a central CRM: Marketing Hub, Sales Hub, Service Hub, CMS Hub and Operations Hub.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 25th, 2026

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership trimmed its holdings in shares of Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NU – Free Report) by 47.7% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 14,802,391 shares of the company’s stock after selling 13,507,693 shares during the quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned 0.30% of NU worth $212,710,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in NU. Norges Bank bought a new position in NU in the 4th quarter worth approximately $763,792,000. Larch Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of NU in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $605,829,000. Jennison Associates LLC grew its holdings in shares of NU by 82.6% during the 4th quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 39,370,791 shares of the company’s stock worth $659,067,000 after purchasing an additional 17,809,644 shares in the last quarter. Atmos Capital Gestao DE Recursos LTDA. lifted its holdings in NU by 109.1% during the 4th quarter. Atmos Capital Gestao DE Recursos LTDA. now owns 29,813,810 shares of the company’s stock valued at $499,083,000 after purchasing an additional 15,552,726 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP boosted its holdings in NU by 98.4% in the third quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 29,141,505 shares of the company’s stock valued at $466,555,000 after acquiring an additional 14,449,834 shares during the last quarter. 84.02% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

NU Stock Performance NU opened at $14.12 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. The company’s 50 day moving average is $13.02 and its 200 day moving average is $14.69. The company has a market cap of $68.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.72, a PEG ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 0.95. Nu Holdings Ltd. has a 12-month low of $11.20 and a 12-month high of $18.98.

NU (NYSE:NU – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, May 15th. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.20 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $5.32 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.06 billion. NU had a return on equity of 30.91% and a net margin of 18.20%. On average, equities research analysts predict that Nu Holdings Ltd. will post 0.83 EPS for the current year.

NU declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Thursday, June 4th that allows the company to repurchase $0.00 in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Insiders Place Their Bets In other NU news, Director Anita M. Sands sold 21,000 shares of NU stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.24, for a total value of $257,040.00. Following the sale, the director owned 162,150 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,984,716. The trade was a 11.47% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 1.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of brokerages recently issued reports on NU. Needham & Company LLC started coverage on NU in a research report on Friday, June 26th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $17.00 target price on the stock. Scotiabank cut shares of NU to a “sector perform” rating and set a $13.00 price objective on the stock. in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Bank of America reissued an “underperform” rating on shares of NU in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on NU from $18.00 to $20.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, CICC Research started coverage on shares of NU in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $18.00 price objective for the company. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $17.24.

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About NU (Free Report)

Nu Holdings Ltd (NYSE: NU), commonly known by its consumer brand Nubank, is a Latin American financial technology company that provides digital banking and financial services through a mobile-first platform. The company’s core offerings include no-fee digital checking accounts, credit cards, personal loans, payments and transfers, and a range of savings and investment products. Nubank emphasizes a streamlined customer experience delivered via its smartphone app, combined with data-driven underwriting and automated customer service tools.

Founded in 2013 by David Vélez, Cristina Junqueira and Edward Wible, Nu grew rapidly by targeting underbanked and digitally savvy consumers in Latin America with low-fee, transparent products.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 25th, 2026

Bank of Nova Scotia reduced its stake in shares of Rubrik, Inc. (NYSE:RBRK – Free Report) by 1.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 726,670 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,930 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia owned about 0.36% of Rubrik worth $35,585,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of RBRK. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA lifted its position in shares of Rubrik by 104.1% during the first quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 3,325,503 shares of the company’s stock valued at $162,572,000 after purchasing an additional 1,696,342 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Rubrik in the 4th quarter worth about $345,907,000. Legal & General Group Plc increased its stake in Rubrik by 8.6% in the 4th quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 1,904,810 shares of the company’s stock valued at $145,680,000 after buying an additional 151,234 shares during the last quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Rubrik by 47.4% during the 4th quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC now owns 595,851 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,571,000 after buying an additional 191,738 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Washington University bought a new position in shares of Rubrik during the 4th quarter worth approximately $3,861,000. Institutional investors own 49.54% of the company’s stock.

Rubrik Stock Performance NYSE:RBRK opened at $73.17 on Friday. Rubrik, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $42.25 and a fifty-two week high of $99.75. The firm has a market cap of $15.06 billion, a PE ratio of -50.46 and a beta of 1.10. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $75.22 and a 200-day moving average price of $62.84.

Rubrik (NYSE:RBRK – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, June 4th. The company reported $0.16 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.03) by $0.19. The firm had revenue of $387.07 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $366.31 million. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 39.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned ($0.15) earnings per share. Rubrik has set its FY 2027 guidance at 0.250-0.350 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.030-0.050 EPS. Research analysts predict that Rubrik, Inc. will post -1.16 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity In other news, Director Ravi Mhatre sold 3,979 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.49, for a total transaction of $284,458.71. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 113,477 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,112,470.73. This represents a 3.39% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CTO Arvind Nithrakashyap sold 199,447 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $84.28, for a total transaction of $16,809,393.16. Following the sale, the chief technology officer owned 314,048 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,467,965.44. This represents a 38.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 291,321 shares of company stock worth $24,074,426 over the last ninety days. 13.66% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets RBRK has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Rosenblatt Securities reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $90.00 target price on shares of Rubrik in a report on Monday, June 1st. Wedbush reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $90.00 price objective on shares of Rubrik in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Citigroup upped their price objective on Rubrik from $88.00 to $96.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Rubrik in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $95.00 target price on shares of Rubrik in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Twenty-eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $93.96.

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Rubrik Profile (Free Report)

Rubrik, Inc is a cloud data management and security company that delivers a unified platform for data protection, disaster recovery, compliance and intelligent data governance. Its flagship offering, the Rubrik Security Cloud, enables organizations to automate backup and recovery workflows across on-premises, edge and multi-cloud environments. By combining policy-driven orchestration with real-time threat detection, Rubrik helps clients guard against ransomware, ensure business continuity and enforce data retention requirements.

The company’s platform supports a range of services including backup and restore, long-term data archiving, replication, and disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS).

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 25th, 2026

Bank of Nova Scotia cut its stake in Roivant Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:ROIV – Free Report) by 7.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,310,387 shares of the company’s stock after selling 112,613 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia owned approximately 0.18% of Roivant Sciences worth $36,298,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of ROIV. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in Roivant Sciences by 1,740.3% in the 4th quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 1,233 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 1,166 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP raised its position in shares of Roivant Sciences by 48.1% during the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,795 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 583 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Roivant Sciences by 33.7% in the 1st quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 2,065 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 520 shares during the last quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in Roivant Sciences in the fourth quarter valued at about $47,000. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Roivant Sciences by 21.8% during the 1st quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 2,465 shares of the company’s stock worth $69,000 after purchasing an additional 441 shares during the period. 64.76% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Roivant Sciences In other Roivant Sciences news, CEO Eric Venker sold 200,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.16, for a total value of $6,632,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,613,063 shares in the company, valued at approximately $53,489,169.08. This represents a 11.03% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Melissa B. Epperly sold 17,750 shares of Roivant Sciences stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $34.38, for a total transaction of $610,245.00. Following the sale, the director owned 16,474 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $566,376.12. This trade represents a 51.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 1,855,913 shares of company stock worth $62,649,633. Corporate insiders own 10.80% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several research firms have weighed in on ROIV. HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $34.00 target price on shares of Roivant Sciences in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Roivant Sciences from $35.00 to $42.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Roivant Sciences in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Leerink Partners set a $42.00 price target on Roivant Sciences in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered Roivant Sciences from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $33.59.

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Roivant Sciences Stock Down 0.3% Shares of NASDAQ:ROIV opened at $35.01 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $25.18 billion, a P/E ratio of -58.35 and a beta of 1.11. Roivant Sciences Ltd. has a 52-week low of $10.90 and a 52-week high of $37.00. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $32.24 and its 200-day simple moving average is $28.62.

Roivant Sciences Profile (Free Report)

Roivant Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies through a network of subsidiary businesses known as “Vants.” Founded in 2014, Roivant acquires or in-licenses clinical-stage assets that have progressed beyond proof of concept and seeks to advance them efficiently toward regulatory approval. By organizing each program into a dedicated subsidiary, the company aims to streamline decision-making, allocate resources more effectively, and accelerate development timelines.

The core activities of Roivant involve identifying promising drug candidates across a range of therapeutic areas, including neurology, rare diseases, immunology, oncology, and women’s health.

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The Euro remains supported by expectations of further ECB tightening, but EUR/USD is still struggling to escape the lower end of its July range. EUR/USD traded close to 1.1371 at the end of the latest session, leaving the pair near July’s low after a subdued week for the single currency.

The Euro has fallen in six of the past eight completed sessions and is down around 0.4% for July, having retreated from a monthly high near 1.1481 to within one cent of June’s 1.1325 low.

Both ING and Nordea expect the European Central Bank to maintain a hawkish bias, with further interest-rate increases still likely.

However, neither the rate outlook nor the latest ECB meeting has generated enough momentum to push EUR/USD out of its narrow trading range.

ING expects the pair to remain supported by higher Eurozone rates, but retains a near-term downside bias towards 1.1380.

Nordea goes further, forecasting three additional 25-basis-point rate increases that would lift the ECB deposit rate from 2.25% to 3.00% by March 2027.

Latest — Exchange Rates:

Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.137117 (-0.05%)

Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.332498 (+0.09%)

Dollar to Yen (USD/JPY): 163.85169 (0.00%)

ING Sees September Hike Remaining in Play ING had expected the ECB to leave rates unchanged while preserving the hawkish market pricing already embedded in Eurozone interest rates.

Its baseline was for a hawkish hold, with policymakers attempting to prevent inflation expectations from becoming unanchored as European gas and global energy prices remain elevated.

“The aim today could be – once again – to preserve market pricing to limit the risk of inflation expectations de-anchoring,” says ING FX strategist Francesco Pesole.

ING argued that achieving this might require a clear indication that a September rate increase remained possible, either through the press conference or subsequent guidance.

The bank noted that the market had already priced approximately 45 basis points of tightening by the end of 2026, setting a relatively high hurdle for the ECB to deliver an additional Euro-positive surprise.

“The hawkish bar set by the market via pricing isn’t low,” says Pesole.

ING nevertheless expected a firm ECB stance to limit the downside for short-dated Eurozone rates and, by extension, the Euro.

The difficulty is that supportive rate differentials have not translated into a decisive EUR/USD advance.

“A central bank meeting would normally be a prime catalyst for EUR/USD to break out of its tight trading range, but we do not expect that to happen,” ING says.

The bank retained a near-term downside bias, arguing that currency markets remained too relaxed about the potential consequences of further escalation in the Gulf.

“Unless the newsflow becomes more constructive, we look for EUR/USD to slip towards 1.1380 in the coming days.”

That target has already been reached, with the pair ending the latest session near 1.1371.

Nordea Forecasts Three More ECB Rate Increases Nordea believes the ECB remains in a genuine tightening cycle rather than delivering one or two isolated increases.

The bank forecasts 25-basis-point hikes in September, December and March 2027, which would raise the deposit rate to 3.00%.

“The ECB did not touch rates today, but the message was in line with more rate hikes to come,” Nordea says.

“Our updated forecast still sees three more rate increases, but at a quarterly pace as opposed to a faster speed before.”

Nordea says the ECB’s latest communication left the door “wide open” to a September increase.

It highlights the central bank’s assessment that energy prices remained close to the assumptions used in its June forecast, which showed core inflation staying above 2% throughout the projection period even with two further rate increases already included.

The bank’s conviction does not depend on another major escalation in the Middle East or a renewed surge in oil.

Instead, Nordea expects broader price pressures and a relatively resilient Eurozone economy to keep the ECB tightening for longer.

“We think that we are amidst a hiking cycle rather than one or two isolated rate moves, and continue to expect the ECB to raise rates three more times.”

The bank has slowed the expected pace of tightening because oil prices have fallen from their earlier highs and the growth outlook has become less certain.

A rapid improvement in the geopolitical backdrop could reduce the need for further action, while a prolonged conflict and renewed energy-price increase could produce faster or additional rate increases.

Image: Nordea chart showing 25-basis-point ECB hikes in September, December and March 2027, taking the deposit rate to 3.00% - Courtesy of Nordea. Energy Inflation May Take Time to Spread Nordea argues that markets and policymakers may still be underestimating the delayed second-round effects of higher energy costs.

Its research notes that during the previous inflation cycle it took several months for rising energy prices to feed into food, goods and services inflation.

It also took considerably longer for forward inflation expectations to peak than for spot inflation itself.

“We still see risks biased towards more second-round impact on inflation than what markets and the ECB expect,” Nordea says.

This possibility supports the case for further tightening even if the immediate increase in oil and gas prices begins to reverse.

The bank also points to inflation expectations that remain above the ECB’s target across several measures.

Its report shows five-year market inflation expectations around 2.26%, while household and large-company measures remain closer to 2.9%.

Nordea expects Eurozone growth of approximately 1% in 2026, although it acknowledges that the risks are tilted to the downside.

The bank nevertheless says the economy has remained more resilient than weak purchasing managers’ surveys would suggest.

Manufacturing output and retail sales increased in the available April and May data, while second-quarter growth may have been around 0.3%.

Nordea expects household consumption to remain the primary source of positive growth, supplemented by investment in technology and defence.

EUR/USD Technical Outlook Despite the increasingly hawkish ECB outlook, the EUR/USD chart shows little evidence of sustained buying momentum.

The pair is trading close to 1.1371, below its 20-period moving average near 1.1372 and beneath session VWAP around 1.1381.

It also remains below the 200-period moving average near 1.1392, leaving the immediate intraday structure tilted to the downside.

EUR/USD attempted to recover towards 1.1390 during the latest session but failed to sustain the move.

The retreat confirms a band of resistance between approximately 1.1380 and 1.1392, with the 1.1400 level providing the next major barrier.

RSI stands around 44, having recovered from levels close to 30.

This indicates that selling pressure has eased and the pair is no longer oversold, but momentum remains below the neutral 50 threshold.

The technical picture is therefore consistent with consolidation near the lows rather than the start of a convincing Euro recovery.

Initial support is located around 1.1368, followed by July’s low near 1.1362.

A sustained break below that area would expose the June low around 1.1325.

On the upside, EUR/USD must first recover above 1.1375 and 1.1381.

A move through the 1.1390-1.1400 region would provide the first meaningful evidence that the Euro is developing greater breakout power.

Image: EUR/USD 15-minute chart showing support at 1.1362, resistance at 1.1380 and the 1.1390-1.1400 breakout zone Why ECB Hikes Have Not Lifted the Euro The lack of a stronger EUR/USD response reflects the fact that much of the hawkish ECB outlook is already priced into the market.

Nordea notes that almost a full rate increase is priced by September, another is largely priced by December and part of a further hike is reflected in March 2027 contracts.

This leaves limited room for interest-rate expectations to move further in the Euro’s favour without a fresh inflation shock or more forceful ECB guidance.

The US Dollar also retains support from higher US rates, geopolitical uncertainty and the risk that elevated energy prices eventually damage global risk appetite.

ING says the current low-volatility environment may be underestimating how quickly Dollar demand could return if financial markets lose their tolerance for higher oil and gas prices.

The Euro is therefore receiving support from ECB tightening expectations, but not enough to overcome simultaneous demand for the Dollar.

Euro Forecast 2026: Latest Bank Projections ING and Nordea both see a hawkish ECB, but the implications for EUR/USD remain restrained.

Nordea expects three further rate increases and a 3.00% deposit rate by March 2027, while ING believes policymakers will keep a September hike in play and defend current market pricing.

These forecasts should limit the risk of an immediate collapse in the Euro.

However, the rate outlook is already heavily reflected in market prices, while geopolitical and energy risks continue to favour the Dollar.

EUR/USD therefore remains vulnerable while below 1.1390-1.1400.

A break beneath 1.1362 would expose the June low near 1.1325, while only a sustained recovery above 1.1400 would suggest that hawkish ECB expectations are finally generating a meaningful upside breakout.

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Wall Street can usually agree on a stock to within a few percentage points. On memory maker Sandisk (SNDK -10.79%), it can't come within $1,430 -- at least that is the case for two analysts.

This week, Susquehanna trimmed its price target on the stock to $3,050 from a prior $3,250 and kept its positive rating. Wells Fargo went the other way, raising its target to $1,620 from $1,250 -- and still declined to recommend buying the shares.

With the stock around $1,600 as of this writing, one firm is saying Sandisk could nearly double within a year. The other is saying today's price is already just about right. They can't both be right, and the gap between them maps the entire debate over arguably the hottest stock of the past year.

That heat is worth restating. Sandisk's 52-week range runs from $40.10 to $2,354.39. At its peak, the stock had traded as much as 58 times higher than its low. Nothing about a move like that is normal, and neither is the disagreement it left behind.

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What the $3,050 side believes Susquehanna's case rests on the idea that this memory cycle is different. NAND flash memory (the storage chips Sandisk makes for phones, PCs, and data centers) has historically been a brutal boom-and-bust business.

The bulls argue that the AI (artificial intelligence) build-out has changed the demand side of that equation. AI inferencing workloads are consuming more storage, suppliers have stayed disciplined about adding capacity, and on this view, supply stays tight through 2027 while today's extraordinary pricing holds.

Sandisk's recent results give the bulls plenty to work with. Fiscal third-quarter revenue rose 251% year over year to $5.95 billion, with non-GAAP (adjusted) gross margin reaching 78.4% -- figures almost unheard of in the memory industry. The company has also signed five multi-year supply agreements, the first three of which alone carry about $42 billion in minimum contractual revenue, a structure designed to smooth exactly the kind of bust the bears fear. And management guided for $30 to $33 in fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share, on revenue of $7.75 billion to $8.25 billion.

Annualize the midpoint of that guidance, and you get about $126 in earnings per share. Against earnings power like that, $3,050 works out to about 24 times earnings. That's a premium, but not a fantasy, if the pricing holds.

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What the $1,620 side believes Wells Fargo's target sits nearly on top of the current share price, which makes its message simple: all of this is priced in.

Notably, the firm has been raising its target repeatedly as the stock ran. This week's move to $1,620 came from $1,250, and it still hasn't called the shares a buy.

That pattern captures the cautious side's core belief. The earnings are here today, but NAND prices that tripled on tight supply can retreat once new capacity arrives or buyers pause. And Sandisk's cost structure means falling prices could hit earnings with the same force rising prices lifted them.

The market itself leans closer to Wells Fargo than to Susquehanna. Sandisk trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of about 9.

A single-digit forward multiple on a growth stock still compounding at triple-digit rates is the market saying it doesn't fully trust the earnings to last. If investors believed the $30-plus quarterly pace of adjusted earnings were durable, the stock wouldn't be priced like this.

So which side has it right?

Sandisk's fiscal fourth-quarter report, expected in early August, will show if the guided step-up materializes and if the contract-backed pricing is holding. The quarters after that will test how $42 billion of minimum commitments holds up against the handshake demand of past cycles.

I think patience is key. I'd rather see the August numbers first. If the contract-backed model delivers again, there should be plenty of runway left to buy.

Of course, the wide gap itself is telling investors something, too. This is a high-risk stock with a wide range of possible outcomes.

Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX | STX Price Prediction) is one of the sole-source picks-and-shovels suppliers to hyperscalers that has already contracted nearline capacity almost fully through calendar year 2027. Here are 3 reasons why Seagate could be worth a closer look ahead of the company’s Q4 earnings on July 28.

3 Numbers That Make Seagate Impossible to Ignore Growth is accelerating, not decaying. Fiscal Q3 revenue landed at $3.11 billion, up 44.07% year over year, beating consensus by 5.22%. Non-GAAP EPS of $4.10 cleared the $3.506 estimate by 16.94%. Management then guided Q4 to $3.45 billion in revenue and $5.00 in EPS at the midpoint, and CEO Dave Mosley raised the multi-year revenue growth target from low- to mid-teens to a minimum of 20% over the next few years.

The cash flow is investment-grade. Free cash flow hit $953 million, up 341.2% year over year, on a 31% free cash flow margin. Seagate retired $641 million of debt in the quarter, pushed net leverage to 0.7x, earned an investment-grade upgrade from Fitch, and raised the quarterly dividend to $0.74 per share.

The catalyst is visible on paper. The top three cloud service providers have nearly doubled their remaining performance obligations to $1.1 trillion. Seagate’s Mozaic 4 HAMR drives ship up to 44 terabytes per drive, over 30% more capacity than first-generation Mozaic. Polymarket traders assign a 93.5% probability that Q4 hard drive exabyte shipments will exceed 190.

The Bottom Line: Seagate’s AI Demand Is Locked In Through 2027 The biggest risk today is that data-center storage demand eventually slows. However, Seagate has already booked nearly all of its available nearline capacity through 2027, while profitability has improved for 12 consecutive quarters.

Wall Street remains bullish, with 21 buy ratings, three holds, and only one sell. Analysts’ average price target of $1,008.61 also implies 18.4% upside from the current price of $851.69. Investors can collect Seagate’s rising dividend while its contracted hyperscaler demand supports continued revenue and earnings growth.

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Bank of New York Mellon Corp decreased its holdings in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN – Free Report) by 5.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 304,129 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 16,528 shares during the quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned about 0.12% of Waste Connections worth $49,403,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Waste Connections in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $697,519,000. Capital International Investors increased its holdings in Waste Connections by 28.2% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 6,468,259 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,134,781,000 after purchasing an additional 1,420,921 shares during the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its stake in shares of Waste Connections by 37.1% in the fourth quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 4,763,742 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $835,370,000 after buying an additional 1,289,042 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its holdings in shares of Waste Connections by 39.6% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 4,455,162 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $783,218,000 after buying an additional 1,264,150 shares during the period. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its stake in Waste Connections by 58.1% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 2,900,321 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $508,600,000 after acquiring an additional 1,065,653 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.09% of the company’s stock.

Waste Connections Stock Performance WCN opened at $169.52 on Friday. Waste Connections, Inc. has a 1-year low of $146.89 and a 1-year high of $191.91. The stock has a market cap of $42.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.85, a P/E/G ratio of 2.94 and a beta of 0.49. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $161.36 and its 200 day simple moving average is $163.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.69.

Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The business services provider reported $1.50 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.35 by $0.15. Waste Connections had a net margin of 10.86% and a return on equity of 17.31%. The business had revenue of $2.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.51 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.29 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Waste Connections, Inc. will post 5.5 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Waste Connections Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.35 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 6th. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Waste Connections’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 33.73%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In WCN has been the topic of several research reports. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Waste Connections from $180.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of Waste Connections from $210.00 to $195.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 13th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $208.00 target price (up from $206.00) on shares of Waste Connections in a report on Friday, April 24th. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $199.00 price target on shares of Waste Connections in a research report on Friday. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $210.00 price objective (up from $200.00) on shares of Waste Connections in a research report on Friday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $202.05.

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Insider Buying and Selling at Waste Connections In other Waste Connections news, VP Patrick James Shea sold 7,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $156.26, for a total value of $1,171,950.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 19,737 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,084,103.62. This represents a 27.54% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, SVP Eric Hansen sold 6,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $164.82, for a total transaction of $988,920.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 13,350 shares in the company, valued at $2,200,347. This represents a 31.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 17,605 shares of company stock valued at $2,822,923. 0.27% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) is a North American integrated waste services company that provides a range of solid waste and environmental services to municipal, commercial, industrial and residential customers. The company offers collection, transportation, transfer, disposal and recycling services, and operates an extensive network of transfer stations and disposal facilities. Waste Connections positions itself as a provider of infrastructure-driven waste solutions across many regions of the United States and Canada.

The company’s operating activities include routine curbside and commercial collection, roll-off and container services, operation of landfills and transfer stations, and recycling and resource recovery programs.

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Few events capture Wall Street’s imagination like a marquee IPO. The combination of a famous founder, limited public float, and fear of missing out can push newly public companies well beyond what fundamentals alone justify. History is filled with examples, from the dot-com boom to more recent offerings, where excitement lifted valuations before reality eventually took over. 

That’s exactly why experienced investors often approach blockbuster IPOs with caution. SpaceX‘s (NASDAQ:SPCX | SPCX Price Prediction) public debut may have compressed that entire cycle into just one month, offering an important lesson before highly anticipated offerings from Anthropic and OpenAI arrive.

SpaceX’s IPO Hype Meets Reality The buildup to SpaceX’s public debut was unlike almost anything investors have seen in years.

After pricing its IPO at $135 per share, SpaceX opened its first day of trading at $150 before enthusiasm pushed the stock as high as $225 in the days that followed. For a brief period, it seemed every investor wanted a piece of Elon Musk’s latest empire.

That enthusiasm has faded just as quickly. SpaceX now trades around $113 per share — roughly 50% below its post-IPO high and 16% below its original offering price. The reversal has been swift, but it isn’t unprecedented.

History shows that many high-profile IPOs struggle once the initial excitement wears off. Sometimes that adjustment happens over six months or a year. In SpaceX’s case, the process unfolded in a matter of weeks.

Let’s also remember that the next phase may not be over. Lockup agreements that prevent insiders from selling their shares begin expiring next month. Those expirations often increase selling pressure as early investors and employees finally gain the ability to cash out. Some newly public companies don’t establish lasting bottoms until months — or even several years — after their debuts as they prove they can consistently grow into lofty valuations.

Musk’s Wealth Rose Just as Fast as It Fell The dramatic swings in SpaceX also produced one of the largest paper wealth gains — and losses — in history.

According to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, Elon Musk’s estimated net worth began the year near $630 billion before the SpaceX IPO frenzy briefly pushed his fortune above $1.3 trillion. As SpaceX retreated, that paper wealth evaporated just as quickly. By Friday, Bloomberg estimated Musk’s fortune at approximately $718.8 billion, representing a decline of roughly $600 billion in about a month.

Musk himself seemed to acknowledge the reversal with characteristic humor, posting simply on X: “(Former) Trillionaire.”

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Of course, Musk never had $1 trillion sitting in a bank account. Like virtually every billionaire, the overwhelming majority of his wealth consists of ownership stakes whose values fluctuate every trading day.

The Bigger Lesson Isn’t About Musk No one is likely to launch a GoFundMe campaign for Elon Musk. Yet the episode illustrates how quickly headline-grabbing wealth figures can change.

Political rhetoric often treats billionaire wealth as though it were static. In reality, fortunes tied to publicly traded companies can rise or fall by hundreds of billions of dollars without a single share being sold. Wealth is dynamic, not fixed.

More importantly, economies generally grow by encouraging innovation rather than limiting it. Musk’s companies illustrate that point. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) helped accelerate mainstream electric vehicle adoption after decades of failed attempts by others. SpaceX has transformed commercial spaceflight and lowered launch costs. Even X has become a platform where users can share viewpoints that are suppressed or might receive less visibility elsewhere.

Granted, reasonable people can disagree about Musk’s leadership style or his public statements. But creating businesses that generate jobs, technological advances, and shareholder value is ultimately how wealth is created in the first place.

Key Takeaway In short, the biggest lesson from SpaceX’s volatile debut isn’t that Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status. It’s that IPO euphoria rarely lasts forever.

Smart investors have long been warned against chasing blockbuster offerings during their first days of trading, and SpaceX demonstrates why. Better entry prices often emerge once excitement fades and markets begin focusing on fundamentals instead of headlines. 

With Anthropic and OpenAI both expected to launch blockbuster IPOs in the coming months, investors would do well to remember that patience has historically been one of the market’s most valuable investing tools.

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Candriam S.C.A. raised its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL – Free Report) by 4.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,503,348 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 149,720 shares during the period. Apple makes up about 4.6% of Candriam S.C.A.’s portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest holding. Candriam S.C.A.’s holdings in Apple were worth $889,115,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new position in Apple during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $41,000. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Apple by 1,800.0% in the 1st quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 190 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. LSV Asset Management bought a new stake in shares of Apple during the 4th quarter worth $65,000. Timmons Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Apple during the 4th quarter worth $69,000. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC acquired a new stake in Apple in the fourth quarter valued at about $76,000. 67.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In AAPL has been the subject of several research reports. Bank of America reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $380.00 price objective on shares of Apple in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Apple in a report on Monday, June 8th. Monness Crespi & Hardt raised their price objective on Apple from $315.00 to $335.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $365.00 target price on Apple in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, UBS Group set a $365.00 price target on shares of Apple in a research note on Tuesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $327.40.

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Apple Stock Performance Shares of AAPL stock opened at $333.02 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $306.62 and its 200 day moving average is $279.01. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.89 trillion, a P/E ratio of 40.27, a PEG ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 1.10. Apple Inc. has a 12 month low of $201.50 and a 12 month high of $334.99. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The iPhone maker reported $2.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.95 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $111.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $109.46 billion. Apple had a return on equity of 146.69% and a net margin of 27.15%.During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.65 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Apple Inc. will post 8.76 earnings per share for the current year.

Apple Increases Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 11th were paid a $0.27 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 11th. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. This is a boost from Apple’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. Apple’s dividend payout ratio is currently 13.06%.

Key Stories Impacting Apple Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:

Positive Sentiment: Ford said it will embed Apple Maps into upcoming EVs, expanding Apple’s software reach and reinforcing the value of its ecosystem. Ford Embeds Apple Maps Directly into Upcoming EVs Positive Sentiment: Baird raised its price target on Apple and reiterated an Outperform rating, adding to bullish analyst momentum. Finviz Positive Sentiment: Commentary highlighted Apple as outperforming the broader market, supported by strong ratings and a favorable chart setup ahead of earnings. Why is Apple stock outperforming the broader market? Neutral Sentiment: Apple was also the subject of discussion around upcoming product launches, AI features, and a possible device-leasing program, which could support demand but remain unconfirmed or longer-term in nature. Negative Sentiment: Some reports noted concerns that Apple’s valuation is stretched heading into earnings, and insider sales plus short-interest chatter may temper enthusiasm if results disappoint. Insider Buying and Selling In other Apple news, insider Ben Borders sold 1,274 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $290.00, for a total value of $369,460.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 38,713 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,226,770. This trade represents a 3.19% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.06% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, software and services. Over its history Apple has evolved from personal computers to a broad portfolio that spans mobile devices, wearables, home entertainment and digital services.

Apple’s principal hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, iPad tablet, Mac personal computers, Apple Watch wearable devices and a range of accessories such as AirPods and HomePod.

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Beacon Harbor Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL – Free Report) by 11.5% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 33,387 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after buying an additional 3,456 shares during the quarter. Apple makes up about 1.8% of Beacon Harbor Wealth Advisors Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest position. Beacon Harbor Wealth Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Apple were worth $8,473,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. First National Bank of Hutchinson boosted its stake in Apple by 24.6% in the fourth quarter. First National Bank of Hutchinson now owns 35,319 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $8,845,000 after purchasing an additional 6,982 shares in the last quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Apple by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Eagle Capital Management LLC now owns 54,085 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $13,544,000 after buying an additional 272 shares in the last quarter. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in shares of Apple by 14.8% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 537,314 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $134,554,000 after buying an additional 69,207 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Apple by 4.2% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 66,857 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $16,742,000 after buying an additional 2,695 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Highview Capital Management LLC DE lifted its position in Apple by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. Highview Capital Management LLC DE now owns 50,264 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $12,587,000 after buying an additional 1,155 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.73% of the company’s stock.

Apple News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:

Positive Sentiment: Ford said it will embed Apple Maps into upcoming EVs, expanding Apple’s software reach and reinforcing the value of its ecosystem. Ford Embeds Apple Maps Directly into Upcoming EVs Positive Sentiment: Baird raised its price target on Apple and reiterated an Outperform rating, adding to bullish analyst momentum. Finviz Positive Sentiment: Commentary highlighted Apple as outperforming the broader market, supported by strong ratings and a favorable chart setup ahead of earnings. Why is Apple stock outperforming the broader market? Neutral Sentiment: Apple was also the subject of discussion around upcoming product launches, AI features, and a possible device-leasing program, which could support demand but remain unconfirmed or longer-term in nature. Negative Sentiment: Some reports noted concerns that Apple’s valuation is stretched heading into earnings, and insider sales plus short-interest chatter may temper enthusiasm if results disappoint. Apple Stock Up 3.5% AAPL stock opened at $333.02 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 1.02. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.89 trillion, a P/E ratio of 40.27, a P/E/G ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 1.10. Apple Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $201.50 and a fifty-two week high of $334.99. The business has a 50-day moving average of $306.62 and a 200-day moving average of $279.01.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The iPhone maker reported $2.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.95 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $111.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $109.46 billion. Apple had a return on equity of 146.69% and a net margin of 27.15%.Apple’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.65 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Apple Inc. will post 8.76 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Apple Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 11th were issued a $0.27 dividend. This represents a $1.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. This is a boost from Apple’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. The ex-dividend date was Monday, May 11th. Apple’s dividend payout ratio is 13.06%.

Insider Activity In other news, insider Ben Borders sold 116 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $295.14, for a total value of $34,236.24. Following the sale, the insider owned 38,713 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,425,754.82. The trade was a 0.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 0.06% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of equities research analysts have commented on the stock. KeyCorp lowered shares of Apple from a “sector weight” rating to an “underweight” rating and set a $250.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Apple from $335.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $310.00 price target (up from $300.00) on shares of Apple in a report on Friday, May 1st. Bank of America restated a “buy” rating and issued a $380.00 price objective on shares of Apple in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $400.00 price objective on shares of Apple in a report on Friday, June 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $327.40.

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Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, software and services. Over its history Apple has evolved from personal computers to a broad portfolio that spans mobile devices, wearables, home entertainment and digital services.

Apple’s principal hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, iPad tablet, Mac personal computers, Apple Watch wearable devices and a range of accessories such as AirPods and HomePod.

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Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has the potential to climb to $338 by August 1, 2026, according to a forecast generated by Finbold’s AI Agent.

Notably, the model aggregates predictions from several large language models and machine learning systems. 

The forecast implies a gain of about 17% from Apple’s Friday closing price of $287. Generated on July 25, the prediction covers the period through August 1 and incorporates technical indicators including the 50-day simple moving average (SMA), 200-day simple moving average, and other momentum signals.

AAPL stock price prediction. Source: Finbold Among the individual models, GPT-5.6 Terra delivered the most bullish forecast, projecting Apple stock at $340, representing an 18.42% increase. 

Gemini 3.5 Flash was the most conservative, forecasting a price of $335, while Claude Opus 4.8 projected $338 and Grok 4.5 predicted $339.

AAPL stock price prediction. Source: Finbold Apple stock price fundamentals  The AI forecast arrives as investors focus on Apple’s upcoming fiscal third-quarter earnings report, scheduled for July 30.

Several Wall Street firms have maintained bullish outlooks ahead of the release, citing strong revenue growth and resilient demand across Apple’s ecosystem.

Notably, analysts expect Apple to post earnings per share of $1.89, up from $1.65 in the same quarter a year earlier. Revenue is projected to reach approximately $109 billion, reflecting double-digit annual growth driven by continued strength in iPhone sales, Services revenue, and the company’s broader ecosystem.

The consensus estimates follow a strong fiscal second quarter, when Apple reported revenue of $111.18 billion and earnings per share of $2.01, exceeding analyst expectations on both metrics.

The earnings release could prove particularly important because Apple stock has recovered strongly from a June correction. 

The technology company regained momentum during July and briefly reclaimed the title of the world’s most valuable publicly traded company by market capitalization before investors shifted their focus to the upcoming earnings report.

Market participants are also closely monitoring management’s commentary on artificial intelligence investments, which have become a major driver of sentiment across the technology sector.

Recent earnings reports from large-cap technology companies have shown that investors remain sensitive to rising AI-related capital expenditures, even when revenue and profit results exceed expectations.

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Amova Asset Management Americas Inc. decreased its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META – Free Report) by 14.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 198,426 shares of the social networking company’s stock after selling 33,738 shares during the period. Meta Platforms accounts for about 1.6% of Amova Asset Management Americas Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 17th biggest position. Amova Asset Management Americas Inc.’s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $113,502,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 3.8% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 199,995,630 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $132,015,115,000 after purchasing an additional 7,269,279 shares in the last quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co increased its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 76,587.7% during the fourth quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 105,292,277 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $69,502,379,000 after buying an additional 105,154,977 shares during the period. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms by 5.1% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 90,841,345 shares of the social networking company’s stock worth $59,963,463,000 after buying an additional 4,395,763 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 52,806,712 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $34,734,628,000 after acquiring an additional 878,396 shares during the period. Finally, Capital World Investors grew its stake in Meta Platforms by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 39,558,637 shares of the social networking company’s stock valued at $26,112,735,000 after acquiring an additional 310,947 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 79.91% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Meta Platforms In other Meta Platforms news, Director Robert M. Kimmitt sold 500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $607.75, for a total transaction of $303,875.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,443 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,092,483.25. This represents a 12.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Javier Olivan sold 1,887 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $600.62, for a total value of $1,133,369.94. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 1,802 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,082,317.24. This represents a 51.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 37,948 shares of company stock valued at $23,184,319 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 13.53% of the company’s stock.

Meta Platforms Price Performance META opened at $595.19 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $604.51 and its 200 day simple moving average is $625.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 2.35 and a quick ratio of 2.35. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 1 year low of $520.26 and a 1 year high of $796.25. The firm has a market cap of $1.51 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.64, a PEG ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 1.25.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The social networking company reported $10.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.67 by $3.77. Meta Platforms had a net margin of 32.84% and a return on equity of 36.93%. The firm had revenue of $56.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $55.56 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $6.43 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 33.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts predict that Meta Platforms, Inc. will post 29.49 earnings per share for the current year.

Meta Platforms Announces Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were paid a $0.525 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. Meta Platforms’s payout ratio is presently 7.63%.

Meta Platforms News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Meta Platforms this week:

Positive Sentiment: A new free verification badge system for Facebook users, which may improve trust and platform quality. Fast Company article Positive Sentiment: A dedicated Marketplace seller app with tools for merchants, aimed at making Facebook commerce more useful and organized. Reuters article Positive Sentiment: Wall Street commentary remained constructive, with articles highlighting Meta as a strong momentum stock and a potentially attractive AI-era value name. Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment stayed favorable, including a report that Wells Fargo raised its price target on Meta to $835.00. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research firms have issued reports on META. Raymond James Financial increased their target price on shares of Meta Platforms from $825.00 to $850.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their price target on shares of Meta Platforms from $900.00 to $850.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 30th. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on Meta Platforms from $820.00 to $800.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Meta Platforms from $767.00 to $835.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Piper Sandler started coverage on Meta Platforms in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. They set an “overweight” rating for the company. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-four have assigned a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $835.64.

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Meta Platforms, Inc (NASDAQ: META), formerly Facebook, Inc, is a global technology company best known for building social networking services and immersive computing platforms. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company operates a family of consumer-facing products and services that connect users, creators and businesses. In October 2021 the company rebranded as Meta to reflect an expanded strategic focus on augmented and virtual reality technologies alongside its social media businesses.

Meta’s core consumer products include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, which enable social networking, messaging, content sharing and community building across mobile and desktop devices.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 25th, 2026

Bollard Group LLC trimmed its position in CocaCola Company (The) (NYSE:KO – Free Report) by 2.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 221,331 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,385 shares during the quarter. Bollard Group LLC’s holdings in CocaCola were worth $16,832,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Louisbourg Investments Inc. bought a new position in shares of CocaCola in the first quarter valued at about $25,000. Anfield Capital Management LLC grew its stake in CocaCola by 438.8% in the 4th quarter. Anfield Capital Management LLC now owns 361 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 294 shares during the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new position in CocaCola in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. raised its holdings in CocaCola by 1,081.8% in the 4th quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 390 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 357 shares during the period. Finally, Daytona Street Capital LLC acquired a new stake in CocaCola during the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. 70.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

CocaCola Price Performance CocaCola stock opened at $82.19 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 1.15 and a current ratio of 1.36. CocaCola Company has a 52 week low of $65.35 and a 52 week high of $85.68. The stock has a market capitalization of $353.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.29 and a beta of 0.34. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $81.43 and a 200-day moving average of $78.05.

CocaCola (NYSE:KO – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $0.86 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.81 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $12.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.24 billion. CocaCola had a net margin of 27.80% and a return on equity of 40.55%. The company’s revenue was up 11.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.73 earnings per share. CocaCola has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.240-3.270 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts expect that CocaCola Company will post 3.26 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

CocaCola Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.53 per share. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. CocaCola’s payout ratio is 66.67%.

Insider Activity In other news, EVP Nancy Quan sold 31,625 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.93, for a total value of $2,559,411.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 223,330 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,074,096.90. This represents a 12.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Chairman James Quincey sold 436,296 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.13, for a total transaction of $34,960,398.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman owned 122,833 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,842,608.29. This trade represents a 78.03% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold 899,905 shares of company stock valued at $71,832,315 over the last quarter. 0.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on CocaCola from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Morgan Stanley set a $89.00 price target on CocaCola in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Barclays upped their price objective on CocaCola from $89.00 to $91.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Citigroup lifted their target price on CocaCola from $91.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of CocaCola in a research report on Friday. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, CocaCola currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $89.33.

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Key Stories Impacting CocaCola Here are the key news stories impacting CocaCola this week:

Positive Sentiment: Warren Buffett reportedly said Coca-Cola remains one of his preferred businesses, reinforcing the company’s reputation as a durable, high-quality consumer staple and potentially supporting investor confidence. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Articles highlighting Coca-Cola as a top dividend stock and a favorite among large investors may help reinforce the stock’s defensive, income-oriented appeal. Article Title Positive Sentiment: Coverage ahead of Q2 earnings suggests Wall Street is watching for pricing strength and margin gains, which could support the stock if Coca-Cola beats expectations again. Article Title Neutral Sentiment: Several articles simply preview Coca-Cola’s upcoming results and key metrics, indicating investor focus is centered on the earnings release rather than a new company-specific catalyst. Article Title Negative Sentiment: Recent market commentary noted Coca-Cola underperformed the broader market in the latest session, reflecting near-term selling pressure on the shares. Article Title Negative Sentiment: Some analyst-style pieces argue investors could do better in other dividend stocks or Pepsico, which may create mild competition for Coca-Cola among income-focused buyers. Article Title CocaCola Company Profile (Free Report)

The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a global beverage manufacturer, marketer and distributor best known for its flagship Coca‑Cola soda. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company develops and sells concentrates, syrups and finished beverages across a broad portfolio of brands. Its product range spans sparkling soft drinks, bottled water, sports drinks, juices, ready‑to‑drink teas and coffees, and other still beverages, marketed under both global and regional brand names.

Coca‑Cola’s brand portfolio includes widely recognized names such as Coca‑Cola, Diet Coke, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Powerade and Dasani, and in recent years the company has expanded into the coffee and premium beverage categories through acquisitions such as Costa Coffee.

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Anchor Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN – Free Report) by 3.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 73,881 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after buying an additional 2,160 shares during the quarter. Amazon.com accounts for approximately 1.3% of Anchor Investment Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. Anchor Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $15,387,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Red Crane Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 2.3% in the 1st quarter. Red Crane Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,663 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $346,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Robinson Smith Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 0.7% in the first quarter. Robinson Smith Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 5,509 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $1,147,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Lifelong Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its position in Amazon.com by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. Lifelong Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 1,740 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $402,000 after buying an additional 41 shares in the last quarter. Financial Connections Group Inc. grew its holdings in Amazon.com by 2.6% during the 4th quarter. Financial Connections Group Inc. now owns 1,633 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $376,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Marquette Asset Management LLC increased its position in Amazon.com by 5.1% in the 4th quarter. Marquette Asset Management LLC now owns 886 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $205,000 after acquiring an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 72.20% of the company’s stock.

Amazon.com News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting Amazon.com this week:

Positive Sentiment: Options data and several analyst/commentary pieces suggest traders expect a post-earnings move higher, and multiple firms remain bullish on AMZN heading into the July 30 report. Ahead of Amazon Earnings, Here’s What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for AMZN Stock Positive Sentiment: India eased e-commerce export rules, which is a win for Amazon’s international marketplace ambitions and could support long-term growth. India relaxes e-commerce investment rules for exports in win for Amazon Positive Sentiment: Several bullish research notes continue to frame AWS, custom silicon, and Amazon’s AI buildout as long-term growth drivers, with some investors arguing the capex surge should ultimately strengthen Amazon’s competitive moat. Amazon: Why The CapEx Surge Makes Me More Bullish, Not Less Analyst Ratings Changes A number of brokerages recently weighed in on AMZN. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and issued a $325.00 price target (up from $300.00) on shares of Amazon.com in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Rosenblatt Securities increased their price target on shares of Amazon.com from $296.00 to $332.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “buy” rating on shares of Amazon.com in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $330.00 price objective (up from $280.00) on shares of Amazon.com in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Oppenheimer boosted their price objective on Amazon.com from $275.00 to $320.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Fifty-seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $312.91.

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Insider Buying and Selling In related news, CEO Andrew R. Jassy sold 20,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $263.42, for a total transaction of $5,268,400.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 2,205,766 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $581,042,879.72. This represents a 0.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP David Zapolsky sold 9,270 shares of Amazon.com stock in a transaction on Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $268.53, for a total value of $2,489,273.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 41,190 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,060,750.70. This represents a 18.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 140,425 shares of company stock valued at $37,715,464 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 8.90% of the company’s stock.

Amazon.com Price Performance NASDAQ:AMZN opened at $232.11 on Friday. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 12-month low of $196.00 and a 12-month high of $278.56. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $248.26 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $236.32. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.50 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.76, a P/E/G ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 1.46.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The e-commerce giant reported $2.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.63 by $1.15. Amazon.com had a net margin of 12.22% and a return on equity of 19.92%. The company had revenue of $181.52 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $177.28 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.59 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 16.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that Amazon.com, Inc. will post 7.75 earnings per share for the current year.

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Amazon.com, Inc is a diversified technology and retail company best known for its e-commerce marketplace and broad portfolio of consumer and enterprise services. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company launched as an online bookseller and expanded into a global retail platform that sells products directly to consumers and provides a marketplace for third-party sellers. Over time Amazon has grown beyond retail into areas including cloud computing, digital media, devices and logistics.

Key businesses and offerings include Amazon’s online marketplace and fulfillment services, the Amazon Prime membership program (which bundles expedited shipping with streaming and other benefits), Amazon Web Services (AWS) which supplies on-demand cloud computing and storage to businesses and public-sector customers, and a range of content and advertising services such as Prime Video and Amazon Advertising.

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ARQ Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) by 112.8% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,480 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock after acquiring an additional 5,556 shares during the period.

Corrado Advisors LLC grew its position in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT – Free Report) by 196.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,314 shares of the software giant’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,181 shares during the period. Corrado Advisors LLC’s holdings in Microsoft were worth $2,337,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Taylor Securities Services Inc. acquired a new position in Microsoft during the fourth quarter valued at $2,616,000. Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management increased its stake in shares of Microsoft by 15.7% during the 4th quarter. Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management now owns 12,492 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $6,041,000 after purchasing an additional 1,698 shares during the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its position in Microsoft by 2,332.1% during the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 6,746,017 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $3,262,509,000 after buying an additional 6,468,645 shares during the last quarter. World Investment Advisors raised its stake in shares of Microsoft by 22.1% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 272,424 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $131,750,000 after acquiring an additional 49,371 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Overbrook Management Corp lifted its stake in shares of Microsoft by 2.8% in the fourth quarter. Overbrook Management Corp now owns 87,535 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $42,334,000 after buying an additional 2,384 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.13% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Microsoft Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week:

Positive Sentiment: Microsoft joined 25 tech companies in urging U.S. policymakers not to impose broad restrictions on open-weight and open-source AI models, a stance that supports its broader AI ecosystem strategy and could help preserve flexibility for future product development. Reuters article Positive Sentiment: Microsoft also backed a coalition letter with Nvidia, Meta, and other firms arguing that open-weight AI is important for U.S. leadership, reinforcing investor confidence that the company remains a major AI platform player rather than being boxed into one model provider. Business Insider article Positive Sentiment: Microsoft’s expanded Databricks partnership extends a key cloud/data-AI relationship through the 2030s, which should help Azure adoption and strengthen long-term enterprise demand for Microsoft’s cloud services. TipRanks article Neutral Sentiment: Several previews ahead of Microsoft’s July 29 earnings report say the big investor focus will be FY2027 CapEx guidance and Azure growth, with analysts expecting strong results but worrying that AI infrastructure spending could weigh on free cash flow and margins. MarketBeat article Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms issued class-action alerts and deadline reminders tied to Microsoft securities-fraud claims, including allegations related to Copilot disclosures, which adds headline risk and may keep some investors cautious into earnings. GlobeNewswire article Negative Sentiment: Broader tech weakness tied to AI spending fears also weighed on Microsoft, as investors sold mega-cap names after seeing massive capital outlays across the sector and questioning near-term returns on AI investment. Fox Business article Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, EVP Amy Coleman sold 1,262 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $411.34, for a total transaction of $519,111.08. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 46,003 shares in the company, valued at $18,922,874.02. The trade was a 2.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Judson Althoff sold 15,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $460.99, for a total value of $7,145,345.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 110,477 shares in the company, valued at $50,928,792.23. The trade was a 12.30% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 23,762 shares of company stock worth $10,508,361 over the last three months. Insiders own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth MSFT has been the topic of several research analyst reports. CLSA initiated coverage on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Monday. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $535.00 price objective on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $646.00 price objective on shares of Microsoft in a report on Wednesday. Arete Research lifted their price objective on Microsoft from $730.00 to $870.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. President Capital raised their price target on shares of Microsoft from $500.00 to $520.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Argus reduced their target price on shares of Microsoft from $620.00 to $510.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Forty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $555.40.

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Microsoft Price Performance NASDAQ:MSFT opened at $381.70 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.27, a current ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. Microsoft Corporation has a 12-month low of $349.20 and a 12-month high of $555.45. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $398.21 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $408.08. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.84 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.72, a P/E/G ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.13.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The software giant reported $4.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.06 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $82.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $81.44 billion. Microsoft had a return on equity of 31.94% and a net margin of 39.34%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $3.46 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Microsoft Corporation will post 16.7 earnings per share for the current year.

Microsoft Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be given a dividend of $0.91 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $3.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. Microsoft’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.67%.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft develops, licenses and supports a broad range of software products, services and devices for consumers, enterprises and governments worldwide. Its operations span personal computing, productivity software, cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, developer tools and gaming.

Microsoft’s product portfolio includes the Windows operating system and the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity and collaboration tools (Office apps, Outlook, Teams).

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AlpenGlobal Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT – Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 16,177 shares of the software giant’s stock, valued at approximately $5,988,000. Microsoft accounts for about 3.9% of AlpenGlobal Capital LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest position.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of MSFT. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC raised its stake in Microsoft by 51.3% during the 2nd quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 59 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. Shepherd Kaplan Krochuk LLC raised its holdings in shares of Microsoft by 4.9% during the 3rd quarter. Shepherd Kaplan Krochuk LLC now owns 431 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $223,000 after buying an additional 20 shares during the period. Fischer Investment Strategies LLC raised its position in shares of Microsoft by 3.1% in the 4th quarter. Fischer Investment Strategies LLC now owns 697 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $337,000 after purchasing an additional 21 shares in the last quarter. Pollock Investment Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Microsoft by 0.8% during the 3rd quarter. Pollock Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,805 shares of the software giant’s stock valued at $1,453,000 after acquiring an additional 21 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Better Money Decisions LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Microsoft by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Better Money Decisions LLC now owns 3,498 shares of the software giant’s stock worth $1,740,000 after purchasing an additional 21 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.13% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity In related news, CEO Judson Althoff sold 15,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $460.99, for a total value of $7,145,345.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 110,477 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $50,928,792.23. This represents a 12.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Amy Coleman sold 1,262 shares of Microsoft stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $411.34, for a total transaction of $519,111.08. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 46,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,922,874.02. This trade represents a 2.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 23,762 shares of company stock worth $10,508,361. 0.03% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Microsoft Stock Performance NASDAQ MSFT opened at $381.70 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a current ratio of 1.28. Microsoft Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $349.20 and a fifty-two week high of $555.45. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $398.21 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $408.08. The stock has a market cap of $2.84 trillion, a PE ratio of 22.72, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.13.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The software giant reported $4.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.06 by $0.21. Microsoft had a net margin of 39.34% and a return on equity of 31.94%. The firm had revenue of $82.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $81.44 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $3.46 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 18.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts expect that Microsoft Corporation will post 16.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Microsoft Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be given a $0.91 dividend. This represents a $3.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. Microsoft’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 21.67%.

More Microsoft News Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week:

Positive Sentiment: Microsoft joined 25 tech companies in urging U.S. policymakers not to impose broad restrictions on open-weight and open-source AI models, a stance that supports its broader AI ecosystem strategy and could help preserve flexibility for future product development. Reuters article Positive Sentiment: Microsoft also backed a coalition letter with Nvidia, Meta, and other firms arguing that open-weight AI is important for U.S. leadership, reinforcing investor confidence that the company remains a major AI platform player rather than being boxed into one model provider. Business Insider article Positive Sentiment: Microsoft’s expanded Databricks partnership extends a key cloud/data-AI relationship through the 2030s, which should help Azure adoption and strengthen long-term enterprise demand for Microsoft’s cloud services. TipRanks article Neutral Sentiment: Several previews ahead of Microsoft’s July 29 earnings report say the big investor focus will be FY2027 CapEx guidance and Azure growth, with analysts expecting strong results but worrying that AI infrastructure spending could weigh on free cash flow and margins. MarketBeat article Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms issued class-action alerts and deadline reminders tied to Microsoft securities-fraud claims, including allegations related to Copilot disclosures, which adds headline risk and may keep some investors cautious into earnings. GlobeNewswire article Negative Sentiment: Broader tech weakness tied to AI spending fears also weighed on Microsoft, as investors sold mega-cap names after seeing massive capital outlays across the sector and questioning near-term returns on AI investment. Fox Business article Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts have commented on MSFT shares. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $502.00 price target on shares of Microsoft in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Rothschild & Co Redburn cut their price objective on Microsoft from $450.00 to $400.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Phillip Securities raised shares of Microsoft to a “buy” rating and set a $485.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $540.00 price target on shares of Microsoft in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Forty-two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $555.40.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft develops, licenses and supports a broad range of software products, services and devices for consumers, enterprises and governments worldwide. Its operations span personal computing, productivity software, cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications, developer tools and gaming.

Microsoft’s product portfolio includes the Windows operating system and the Microsoft 365 suite of productivity and collaboration tools (Office apps, Outlook, Teams).

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For Canopy Growth (CGC -1.82%), as with most cannabis stocks, the next key catalyst has nothing to do with the industry or the economy. Instead, what will likely cause marijuana stocks to surge or sink from here has to do with an upcoming decision from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

This decision wouldn't resolve all of Canopy's regulatory headwinds, but since it could spark another round of bullishness, let's dive into the latest.

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The DEA, Schedule III, and what it could mean for Canopy Growth The DEA's efforts to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III have been months in the making, with hearings on the matter only taking place recently. Legal experts seem confident that these hearings will lead to a decision that bodes well for the cannabis industry, but it's unclear whether a final decision will finally arrive.

Still, given President Donald Trump's executive order issued last December, which called for reclassification to occur "in the most expeditious manner possible," a final decision could arrive far sooner. While it's not a solution for all regulatory hurdles, it would signal that Canopy is moving closer toward consolidating its U.S. affiliate, Canopy USA, into the parent company. Canopy USA itself would benefit by being no longer subject to the deduction limitations imposed by section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors LLC reduced its holdings in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) by 5.9% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 74,844 shares of the computer hardware maker's stock after selling 4,672 shares during the quarter. Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors

Calamos Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report) by 2.1% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 976,409 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 19,758 shares during the period. NVIDIA comprises approximately 5.9% of Calamos Wealth Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest position. Calamos Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $170,286,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of NVDA. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of NVIDIA during the fourth quarter worth about $62,244,133,000. J. Stern & Co. LLP grew its holdings in NVIDIA by 13,709.1% in the fourth quarter. J. Stern & Co. LLP now owns 125,760,307 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $23,454,297,000 after purchasing an additional 124,849,603 shares during the period. Cardano Risk Management B.V. grew its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 896.4% in the 4th quarter. Cardano Risk Management B.V. now owns 78,123,960 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $14,570,119,000 after buying an additional 70,283,539 shares during the period. Capital Research Global Investors increased its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 16.1% during the third quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 165,377,852 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $30,855,564,000 after acquiring an additional 22,896,705 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in NVIDIA by 15,496.1% during the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 21,865,525 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $3,454,534,000 after purchasing an additional 21,725,326 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.27% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities research analysts recently commented on NVDA shares. KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $330.00 price target (up from $310.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. DZ Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $275.00 target price on shares of NVIDIA in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $315.00 price target (up from $265.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners upped their target price on shares of NVIDIA from $140.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, forty-eight have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, NVIDIA presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $304.26.

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Key Headlines Impacting NVIDIA Here are the key news stories impacting NVIDIA this week:

Positive Sentiment: NVIDIA announced a joint AI research lab with KAIST in Seoul, a $300 million collaboration that will fund researchers, internships, and AI infrastructure to advance agentic AI in South Korea. NVIDIA and KAIST Launch Joint AI Research Lab to Accelerate AI Innovation in Korea Positive Sentiment: The company also struck a $1.5 billion partnership with Amkor to expand advanced semiconductor packaging and test capacity in the U.S., reinforcing NVIDIA’s AI supply chain and manufacturing footprint. Nvidia, Amkor strike $1.5 billion chip packaging deal Positive Sentiment: Jensen Huang and NVIDIA joined Microsoft, Meta, and others in publicly backing open-source AI models, which could support broader AI adoption and future demand for NVIDIA GPUs. Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models Positive Sentiment: Several technical reports say NVDA is holding support and may be forming a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, while other analysts point to a breakout above the 50-day moving average as a possible catalyst. NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) Price Forecast: Can NVDA Break Above Key Resistance? Neutral Sentiment: Institutional filings show continued buying from some funds, but insider activity remains dominated by sales, which keeps sentiment mixed rather than decisively bullish. Fund Update: 337,821 NVIDIA (NVDA) shares added to COMGEST GLOBAL INVESTORS S.A.S. portfolio Negative Sentiment: Broader semiconductor shares have pulled back as investors take profits and worry about AI valuation levels and heavy capex spending, which has weighed on NVIDIA along with the rest of the AI trade. Semiconductor Crossroads: Healthy Consolidation or Deeper Repricing? Negative Sentiment: News flow also highlights investor rotation out of the biggest AI winners and concerns that the “Magnificent 7” are digesting a surge in AI infrastructure spending, creating near-term pressure on NVDA despite strong long-term demand. Magnificent 7 stocks shed hundreds of billions amid AI spending fears Insider Buying and Selling In other news, Director Stephen C. Neal sold 15,500 shares of NVIDIA stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $215.73, for a total transaction of $3,343,815.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 116,135 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,053,803.55. This trade represents a 11.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Mark A. Stevens sold 885,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $210.17, for a total value of $186,000,450.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 5,207,271 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,094,412,146.07. This represents a 14.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 1,901,125 shares of company stock valued at $410,583,015 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 3.94% of the company’s stock.

NVIDIA Stock Down 0.9% Shares of NASDAQ:NVDA opened at $206.84 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.01 trillion, a P/E ratio of 31.68, a P/E/G ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 2.21. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $207.85 and a 200-day moving average price of $195.81. NVIDIA Corporation has a 52-week low of $164.07 and a 52-week high of $236.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 2.85 and a current ratio of 3.44.

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.87 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.11. NVIDIA had a return on equity of 96.94% and a net margin of 62.97%.The business had revenue of $81.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $78.42 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.81 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 85.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that NVIDIA Corporation will post 8.79 EPS for the current fiscal year.

NVIDIA Increases Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were given a dividend of $0.25 per share. This is an increase from NVIDIA’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.01. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio is 15.31%.

NVIDIA declared that its board has initiated a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, May 20th that authorizes the company to repurchase $80.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the computer hardware maker to buy up to 1.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

NVIDIA Company Profile (Free Report)

NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a global technology company that designs and develops graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip (SoC) technologies. Co-founded by Jensen Huang, who serves as president and chief executive officer, along with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, NVIDIA has grown from a graphics-focused chipmaker into a broad provider of accelerated computing hardware and software for multiple industries.

The company’s product portfolio spans discrete GPUs for gaming and professional visualization (marketed under the GeForce and NVIDIA RTX lines), high-performance data center accelerators used for AI training and inference (including widely adopted platforms such as the A100 and H100 series), and Tegra SoCs for automotive and edge applications.

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Bank of New York Mellon Corp lowered its position in shares of American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL – Free Report) by 3.0% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,933,780 shares of the airline’s stock after selling 120,047 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned about 0.59% of American Airlines Group worth $42,249,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. West Branch Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of American Airlines Group during the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Center for Financial Planning Inc. raised its holdings in American Airlines Group by 377.4% in the fourth quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 2,530 shares of the airline’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 2,000 shares in the last quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of American Airlines Group by 140.3% during the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 2,968 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 1,733 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its position in shares of American Airlines Group by 208.2% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 3,282 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $50,000 after buying an additional 2,217 shares during the last quarter. Finally, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of American Airlines Group by 74.8% in the 4th quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 3,500 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $54,000 after buying an additional 1,498 shares in the last quarter. 52.44% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

American Airlines Group Price Performance Shares of AAL opened at $14.48 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $15.35 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $13.71. American Airlines Group Inc. has a 1-year low of $10.09 and a 1-year high of $18.79. The stock has a market cap of $9.58 billion, a PE ratio of -29.55 and a beta of 1.32.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The airline reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $16.73 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.70 billion. American Airlines Group had a negative net margin of 0.56% and a negative return on equity of 9.11%. American Airlines Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.95 EPS. American Airlines Group has set its Q3 2026 guidance at -0.700–0.100 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at -0.650-0.650 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that American Airlines Group Inc. will post 0.2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key American Airlines Group News Here are the key news stories impacting American Airlines Group this week:

Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on AAL to $24 from $22 and kept an overweight rating, signaling greater confidence in the stock’s upside after the post-earnings pullback. Benzinga Positive Sentiment: Zacks added American Airlines to its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, while other commentary said the stock looks technically oversold and could be due for a turnaround. Zacks Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary pointed to improving sentiment around revenue strategy, premium demand, loyalty growth, and network gains, which supports the case for a recovery after the stock’s recent drop. Yahoo Finance Neutral Sentiment: American Airlines reported record quarterly revenue of $16.74 billion and beat EPS expectations, but investors are balancing that strength against a sharp profit decline year over year and a weaker full-year outlook. GlobeNewswire Negative Sentiment: The main pressure point remains surging jet fuel costs, which led American Airlines to cut its earnings guidance and cloud the profit outlook despite strong demand trends. CNBC Insider Transactions at American Airlines Group In other American Airlines Group news, COO David Seymour sold 69,343 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.00, for a total transaction of $1,178,831.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 1,025,489 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $17,433,313. This represents a 6.33% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.70% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research analysts recently commented on AAL shares. BMO Capital Markets reduced their price objective on shares of American Airlines Group from $19.50 to $19.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on shares of American Airlines Group from $15.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Weiss Ratings raised American Airlines Group from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. TD Cowen increased their price target on American Airlines Group from $20.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of American Airlines Group from $20.00 to $24.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $19.18.

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About American Airlines Group (Free Report)

American Airlines Group Inc is a leading global airline holding company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Formed in December 2013 through the merger of AMR Corporation (parent of American Airlines) and US Airways Group, the company operates one of the world’s largest passenger and cargo networks. Its subsidiaries include American Airlines, which provides mainline service, and American Eagle, a network of regional carriers operating short- and medium-haul routes on behalf of the mainline carrier.

The company offers scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 350 destinations in over 50 countries.

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Layer-1 blockchain Dango will wind down operations by halting trading on its perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX) on Wednesday and shutting down its network on Aug. 13.

“Despite our best effort, various reasons have led us to conclude there is no viable path to a lasting commercial success,” Dango said in a Friday X announcement.

Dango founder Larry Liu added that the team faced cash shortages, legal challenges that slowed momentum, the loss of team members, and broader market conditions.

Dango launched its mainnet in January after raising $3.6 million in a 2024 seed round led by Hack VC and Lemniscap. It rolled out its perpetual DEX in April, only to suffer a roughly $410,000 exploit days after launch. The attacker later returned the funds in exchange for a bug bounty.

Dango’s open interest dwarfed by Hyperliquid, AsterAccording to DefiLlama, Dango’s total value locked fell from a peak of roughly $4.5 million in early May to about $1.6 million before the announcement. 

The perp DEX market is increasingly competitive and dominated by a handful of platforms. 

Hyperliquid held more than $11 billion in open interest on Saturday, which represents the value of outstanding perpetual futures contracts that haven’t been closed.

Perp DEX ranking by open interest. Source: DefiLlama

Only Aster and Variational also hold more than $1 billion in open interest. Dango held just under $391,000 in open interest.

CoinGecko said in its second quarter industry report that Hyperliquid became the second-largest perpetual exchange by open interest on July 1, behind only Binance.

A summer of crypto shutdownsDango’s shutdown adds to a growing list of crypto platform closures in July, including 11-year-old perpetual futures pioneer BitMEX.

Restructuring adviser Roshan Dharia told Cointelegraph that BitMEX’s shutdown reflects structural pressures facing mid-sized centralized exchanges, where liquidity has increasingly concentrated among the industry’s largest players and regulatory compliance costs continue to rise. 

“The top five platforms now control an estimated 80% of global spot volume, leaving mid-tier and regional exchanges with shrinking margins and no viable path to scale,” Dharia said.

Other recent closures include DEX aggregator Odos Protocol and perp DEX Satori Finance.

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