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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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Buy now, or watch and wait? So, is it time to buy Canopy ahead of the Rescheduling decision, or to watch and wait? Based on past price performance, I would go with the latter. Remember that in April, following the last bit of DEA-related legalization news, Canopy and peers surged briefly, then sank back down.

The same thing could repeat itself if the U.S. Federal Government moves ahead with a broad rescheduling of cannabis. Investors could bid shares up on the headlines at first, then retreat upon reading the details. As the best approach entails holding cannabis stocks as a long-term wager on legalization, not a short-term binary bet, waiting for the next round of regulatory progress to take shape remains your best move.

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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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 25th, 2026

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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Bollard Group LLC grew its stake in Visa Inc. (NYSE:V – Free Report) by 22.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 31,929 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,831 shares during the period. Bollard Group LLC’s holdings in Visa were worth $9,650,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in V. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Visa by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 160,975,832 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock valued at $56,455,834,000 after purchasing an additional 1,054,343 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its stake in shares of Visa by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 82,798,151 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock valued at $29,038,140,000 after buying an additional 626,821 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Visa by 0.9% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 44,042,586 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock valued at $15,411,395,000 after buying an additional 388,996 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its holdings in Visa by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 41,092,294 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock valued at $14,411,480,000 after buying an additional 716,218 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE boosted its position in Visa by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 23,835,336 shares of the credit-card processor’s stock worth $8,359,291,000 after buying an additional 398,459 shares during the period. 82.15% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets V has been the topic of a number of research reports. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $387.00 target price (up from $375.00) on shares of Visa in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Robert W. Baird set a $412.00 price target on shares of Visa and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Piper Sandler started coverage on Visa in a report on Monday, June 29th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $394.00 price objective for the company. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $400.00 target price on shares of Visa in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $450.00 target price on shares of Visa in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $399.41.

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Visa Trading Up 1.0% NYSE V opened at $355.29 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $337.58 and a 200 day simple moving average of $325.34. Visa Inc. has a 12 month low of $293.89 and a 12 month high of $365.14. The firm has a market capitalization of $637.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.95, a PEG ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 0.75.

Visa (NYSE:V – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The credit-card processor reported $3.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.10 by $0.21. The firm had revenue of $11.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.75 billion. Visa had a net margin of 51.68% and a return on equity of 65.00%. The business’s revenue was up 17.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.76 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Visa Inc. will post 13.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Visa Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 12th were issued a $0.67 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, May 12th. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Visa’s dividend payout ratio is currently 23.34%.

Visa announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Tuesday, April 28th that authorizes the company to repurchase $20.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the credit-card processor to reacquire up to 3.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Activity at Visa In other news, CFO Chris Suh sold 10,639 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $324.81, for a total transaction of $3,455,653.59. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 9,872 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,206,524.32. This trade represents a 51.87% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Ryan Mcinerney sold 10,490 shares of Visa stock in a transaction on Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $343.99, for a total value of $3,608,455.10. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 15,174 shares in the company, valued at $5,219,704.26. The trade was a 40.87% 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. Over the last three months, insiders sold 75,581 shares of company stock valued at $25,627,975. 0.12% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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

Positive Sentiment: Truist Financial raised its price target on Visa to $394 from $371 and reiterated a buy rating, signaling more upside as analysts remain constructive on the stock. Positive Sentiment: BNP Paribas Exane upgraded Visa, adding to the bullish analyst momentum around the company’s earnings outlook and business fundamentals. Positive Sentiment: Several reports suggest Visa could deliver another “business as usual” earnings beat next week, supported by resilient consumer credit demand, strong payment volumes, and ongoing digital payments growth. Positive Sentiment: Visa also continues to announce new partnerships, including embedded-finance and agentic-commerce initiatives with Airwallex and Lianlian, which highlight continued expansion opportunities in business-to-business and next-generation payments. Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary comparing Visa and Mastercard favorably to American Express after AMEX’s post-earnings selloff may be helping keep Visa steady, but it is more of an industry read-through than a company-specific catalyst. Neutral Sentiment: Visa is also drawing attention as a “wide-moat” stock, reflecting its durable competitive position, though that is mainly a long-term quality argument rather than a fresh near-term driver. Visa Profile (Free Report)

Visa Inc is a global payments technology company that facilitates electronic funds transfers and digital commerce by connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions and governments. The firm operates one of the world’s largest payment networks, providing processing, authorization, clearing and settlement services for credit, debit and prepaid card transactions. Visa’s network-based model enables partner banks and other issuers to offer branded payment products while Visa focuses on the infrastructure, standards and technologies that move money securely and efficiently around the world.

Visa’s product and service portfolio includes card-based payment products for consumers and businesses, real-time push-payment capabilities, tokenization and authentication services, fraud and risk-management tools, data analytics and APIs for fintech and merchant integration.

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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 25th, 2026

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its position in Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT – Free Report) by 152.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,492,985 shares of the retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 901,342 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership’s holdings in Walmart were worth $185,548,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Entrust Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Walmart during the first quarter worth about $29,000. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Walmart by 57.4% during the fourth quarter. Bay Harbor Wealth Management LLC now owns 288 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Clayton Financial Group LLC boosted its position in Walmart by 193.0% during the fourth quarter. Clayton Financial Group LLC now owns 293 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 193 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sankala Group LLC acquired a new position in Walmart during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. 26.76% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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

Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada reportedly reaffirmed an Outperform rating on Walmart, a supportive signal that may help bolster investor confidence. Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) Earns Outperform Rating from Royal Bank Of Canada Positive Sentiment: Walmart was highlighted as a wide-moat, sustainable growth stock, reinforcing the view that it can keep delivering steady results even in choppy markets. Top Wide-Moat Stocks to Invest in for Sustainable Growth Positive Sentiment: Walmart partnered with ReturnPro to refurbish and resell returned products, which could improve e-commerce efficiency and reduce losses from returns. Walmart (WMT) Partners With ReturnPro To Resell Returned Products Positive Sentiment: Coverage suggesting Walmart may be a solid growth stock could keep investors focused on its durable financial performance and scale advantages. Is Walmart (WMT) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes” Neutral Sentiment: Investors are closely watching Walmart ahead of earnings, with previews focusing on what the company may report rather than providing a fresh catalyst by themselves. Walmart’s quarterly earnings preview: What you need to know Neutral Sentiment: Walmart being one of Zacks’ most-searched stocks indicates strong investor interest, but not necessarily a direct fundamental driver. Investors Heavily Search Walmart Inc. (WMT): Here is What You Need to Know Neutral Sentiment: Articles discussing Walmart’s dividend profile may appeal to income investors, but they are unlikely to move the stock on their own. Does Walmart pay dividends? Its yield & payouts explained Negative Sentiment: One article noted Walmart’s extended share-price weakness and suggested the stock could be in a comeback setup, reflecting lingering concern after a recent downtrend. Walmart stock’s extended downturn could trigger a possible comeback Negative Sentiment: A bearish comparison piece argued investors might prefer another stock over WMT, citing weaker recent share performance and softer quarterly results. 3 Reasons to Sell WMT and 1 Stock to Buy Instead Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research analysts have weighed in on WMT shares. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Walmart in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. UBS Group set a $141.00 price objective on Walmart and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 22nd. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Monday, June 8th. Tigress Financial restated a “buy” rating and set a $155.00 target price (up from $150.00) on shares of Walmart in a report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Walmart from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-one have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $138.85.

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Insider Transactions at Walmart In other Walmart news, EVP Daniel J. Bartlett sold 3,775 shares of Walmart stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $109.64, for a total value of $413,891.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 630,009 shares in the company, valued at $69,074,186.76. The trade was a 0.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP David W. Guggina sold 11,978 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.82, for a total value of $1,435,203.96. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 125,067 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,985,527.94. The trade was a 8.74% 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. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 67,729 shares of company stock worth $8,124,931. 0.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Walmart Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:WMT opened at $109.47 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $116.75 and a 200-day moving average of $121.97. Walmart Inc. has a 12 month low of $95.42 and a 12 month high of $135.15. The company has a current ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $871.17 billion, a PE ratio of 38.41, a PEG ratio of 4.04 and a beta of 0.60.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 21st. The retailer reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.66. Walmart had a net margin of 3.13% and a return on equity of 21.25%. The business had revenue of $177.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $174.84 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.61 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. Walmart has set its FY 2027 guidance at 2.750-2.850 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.720-0.740 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 2.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Walmart Profile (Free Report)

Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a broad portfolio of store formats and digital services. Its core business includes large-format supercenters, discount department stores, neighborhood grocery stores and a membership warehouse chain, Sam’s Club. The company’s merchandising mix covers groceries, household goods, apparel, electronics and pharmacy services, supplemented by private-label products and category-specific offerings. Walmart pairs its physical store network with online platforms and mobile applications to provide omnichannel shopping, fulfillment and delivery options for consumers and businesses.

The company was founded by Sam Walton, who opened the first store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962; it is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lessened its stake in Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 60.0% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,004,689 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,504,237 shares during the quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $245,586,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Sierra Capital LLC raised its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Sierra Capital LLC now owns 8,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,685,000 after buying an additional 41 shares during the last quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in Johnson & Johnson by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,422 shares of the company’s stock worth $501,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares during the period. Broadleaf Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Broadleaf Partners LLC now owns 7,348 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,521,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Jessup Wealth Management Inc grew its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 0.6% during the fourth quarter. Jessup Wealth Management Inc now owns 7,574 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,567,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares during the period. Finally, Plancorp LLC grew its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 0.3% during the fourth quarter. Plancorp LLC now owns 15,889 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,288,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the period. 69.55% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts have weighed in on JNJ shares. TD Cowen increased their target price on Johnson & Johnson from $250.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Johnson Rice upgraded shares of Johnson & Johnson from an “outperform” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $280.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $265.00 to $287.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Guggenheim reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $270.00 target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Argus increased their target price on shares of Johnson & Johnson from $240.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 16th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $265.30.

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Johnson & Johnson Stock Performance Shares of JNJ stock opened at $263.43 on Friday. Johnson & Johnson has a 12 month low of $164.23 and a 12 month high of $269.43. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $242.71 and its 200-day simple moving average is $236.32. The firm has a market cap of $634.13 billion, a PE ratio of 30.52, a P/E/G ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 0.24. The company has a quick ratio of 0.77, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The company reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.84 by $0.06. Johnson & Johnson had a net margin of 21.48% and a return on equity of 32.86%. The business had revenue of $25.31 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $25.06 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.77 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Johnson & Johnson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.600-11.750 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Johnson & Johnson will post 11.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson & Johnson Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 25th will be issued a dividend of $1.34 per share. This represents a $5.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 25th. Johnson & Johnson’s dividend payout ratio is presently 62.11%.

Insider Buying and Selling In related news, EVP Kathryn E. Wengel sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $241.15, for a total transaction of $2,411,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 114,288 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,560,551.20. This represents a 8.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.16% of the company’s stock.

Johnson & Johnson News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson & Johnson this week:

Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted that JNJ raised its outlook, with guidance upgrades adding to investor confidence after the company’s recent earnings beat. Q2 Earnings: Guidance Upgrades Push These 3 Stocks Higher Positive Sentiment: JNJ’s Innovative Medicine unit reported strong Q2 growth, helping show resilience even after Stelara patent loss and suggesting momentum can continue into the second half of 2026. J&J’s Innovative Medicine Unit Proves Its Resilience in Q2 Positive Sentiment: Positive topline Phase 3 data for TECVAYLI and TALVEY showed large reductions in disease progression and death risk in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, strengthening JNJ’s oncology pipeline. TECVAYLI® + TALVEY® reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 89% and the risk of death by 62% in earlier-line relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma Positive Sentiment: JNJ also received FDA De Novo authorization for its OTTAVA robotic surgical system, expanding its competitiveness in soft-tissue robotic surgery and broadening a potentially important growth platform. Should FDA’s De Novo Nod for OTTAVA Robotic System Require Action From Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Investors? Neutral Sentiment: Several articles framed JNJ as a defensive dividend stock and a steady healthcare holding, which reinforces its safe-haven appeal but is less likely to move the shares on its own. 3 Dividend Stocks Baby Boomers Should Own for the Rest of Their Lives Neutral Sentiment: Commentary on JNJ’s steadiness during market volatility and ETF exposure after earnings mainly reflects investor interest in the stock rather than a new fundamental change. ETFs to Buy Post JNJ’s Q2 Earnings Beat & Bullish 2026 Outlook Johnson & Johnson Profile (Free Report)

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational healthcare company headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of products across pharmaceuticals, medical devices and previously consumer health. Founded in 1886 by the Johnson family, the company has grown into a global healthcare organization with operations and sales in many countries around the world.

The company’s pharmaceuticals business, organized largely under its Janssen research and development organization, focuses on prescription medicines across therapeutic areas such as immunology, infectious disease, oncology and neuroscience.

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Ford (NYSE:F | F Price Prediction) reports Q2 2026 earnings on July 28 with three major factors working in its favor: a 4.24% dividend yield, a valuation of roughly 4.5 times free cash flow, and recently raised full-year profit guidance.

Ford’s electric-vehicle business remains deeply unprofitable, but the company’s commercial and traditional vehicle operations continue to generate enough cash to fund the dividend and absorb those losses.

Ford Offers a 4.2% Dividend Yield Ford’s $0.60 annualized dividend against a $14.37 share price puts the forward yield at 4.24%, more than double the S&P 500 average. General Motors (NYSE:GM) has a dividend yield of about 1% on a low-single-digit payout ratio.

The Q2 2026 dividend of $0.15 was declared April 28, 2026, and paid June 1, 2026, and management has layered in special dividends of $0.30 in February 2025 and $0.33 the year prior. Ford also repurchased $311 million of stock in Q1 2026, reinforcing the capital-return story.

Ford Trades at Just 4.5x Free Cash Flow The stock trades at roughly 4.5x price-to-free-cash-flow, 1.5x book, and a forward P/E of 8. Free cash flow yield sits near 22%, backed by 2026 guidance for $5.0 billion to $6.0 billion in adjusted free cash flow.

Q1 2026 delivered EPS of $0.66 on $43.25 billion in revenue (6% YoY growth), with net income surging to $2.55 billion from $471 million a year earlier and adjusted EBIT improving $2.50 billion YoY to $3.49 billion.

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Ford Just Raised Its 2026 Profit Forecast Management raised full-year 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance to $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion (from $8.0 billion to $10.0 billion) on Ford Pro’s commercial and software momentum. Paid software subscriptions reached 879,000 in Q1 2026, up 30% YoY with 11.4% segment margins.

CEO Jim Farley said the results “reflect the momentum of the Ford+ plan.” Shares are up 33.85% over the last year and 12.08% year-to-date, with an average analyst price target of $15.05.

Ford’s EV Business Could Lose Another $4.5 Billion The pushback is Model e, where losses are guided to $4.0-$4.5 billion in 2026. However, Ford Blue EBIT is guided to positive $4.5-$5.0 billion and Ford Pro EBIT to $6.5-$7.5 billion, more than absorbing the EV drag. That means the $10.70 billion in Q4 2025 Model e impairments is already accounted for.

Ford heads into its July 28 Q2 earnings report offering a rare combination of income and deep value. If Q2 results confirm that those core businesses remain strong and management maintains its higher outlook, Ford could remain one of the more attractive dividend stocks in the auto industry.

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Bank of Nova Scotia lessened its stake in Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM – Free Report) by 20.3% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 328,393 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock after selling 83,715 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings in Qualcomm were worth $42,310,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in QCOM. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Qualcomm by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 114,144,068 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $19,524,350,000 after acquiring an additional 647,076 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in Qualcomm by 12.5% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 28,897,079 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $4,931,968,000 after purchasing an additional 3,221,924 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in Qualcomm by 34.5% during the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 16,727,862 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock worth $2,861,301,000 after purchasing an additional 4,290,622 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Qualcomm in the fourth quarter valued at $2,591,056,000. Finally, Amundi raised its holdings in shares of Qualcomm by 9.9% in the third quarter. Amundi now owns 12,671,635 shares of the wireless technology company’s stock valued at $2,136,486,000 after buying an additional 1,138,541 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.35% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth QCOM has been the topic of a number of research reports. Daiwa Securities Group raised Qualcomm from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $225.00 price target on the stock in a report on Friday, May 8th. Citigroup increased their price objective on Qualcomm from $160.00 to $198.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Qualcomm in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Dbs Bank raised Qualcomm to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of Qualcomm from $175.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $219.76.

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

Positive Sentiment: Qualcomm is expanding its growth narrative with AI-chip deals and new partnerships, including ties with a major Apple rival, which could help diversify demand beyond smartphones. Positive Sentiment: New Snapdragon launches are expected to support Qualcomm’s AI, PC, and handset pipeline ahead of Q3 results, giving investors a potential catalyst if execution is strong. Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street is closely watching Qualcomm’s upcoming earnings and key operating metrics to gauge whether recent product momentum is translating into financial improvement. Negative Sentiment: Qualcomm’s double-digit chip price increases may reflect rising input costs, but they also raise the risk of customer pushback in already price-sensitive end markets. Article Title Negative Sentiment: Broader semiconductor stocks are under pressure from profit-taking, valuation concerns, and unwinding of leveraged AI trades, which is weighing on Qualcomm along with the rest of the sector. Insider Activity In related news, EVP Heather S. Ace sold 3,200 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $177.82, for a total transaction of $569,024.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 39,735 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,065,677.70. This represents a 7.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Akash J. Palkhiwala sold 2,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $211.90, for a total transaction of $529,750.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 28,184 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,972,189.60. The trade was a 8.15% 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. In the last three months, insiders sold 21,721 shares of company stock worth $4,044,465. Corporate insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.

Qualcomm Stock Performance NASDAQ QCOM opened at $166.97 on Friday. Qualcomm Incorporated has a 1-year low of $121.99 and a 1-year high of $259.92. The company has a market capitalization of $175.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.15, a PEG ratio of 5.08 and a beta of 1.63. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $203.52 and a 200 day moving average price of $168.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a current ratio of 2.37 and a quick ratio of 1.61.

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The wireless technology company reported $2.65 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.56 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $10.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.59 billion. Qualcomm had a net margin of 22.31% and a return on equity of 42.11%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.85 EPS. Qualcomm has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.300 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Qualcomm Incorporated will post 7.97 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Qualcomm Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 24th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.92 per share. This represents a $3.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 3rd. Qualcomm’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 40.00%.

Qualcomm Company Profile (Free Report)

Qualcomm Incorporated is a global semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1985, the company is known for its development of wireless technologies and for playing a central role in the evolution of digital cellular standards, including CDMA and subsequent generations of mobile standards. Qualcomm’s business combines the design and sale of semiconductor products with a patent licensing program for wireless technologies and related intellectual property.

The company’s product portfolio includes system-on-chip (SoC) platforms marketed under the Snapdragon brand, cellular modem and RF front-end components, connectivity solutions for Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth, and processors and platforms aimed at automotive, IoT, networking and edge-computing applications.

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Beaconlight Capital LLC purchased a new stake in FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX – Free Report) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 15,201 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock, valued at approximately $5,414,000. FedEx accounts for about 2.9% of Beaconlight Capital LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 11th biggest holding.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio grew its position in FedEx by 0.5% during the first quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 99,159 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $35,318,000 after buying an additional 521 shares in the last quarter. Compound Planning Inc. boosted its stake in FedEx by 28.7% during the first quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 4,920 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $1,752,000 after buying an additional 1,096 shares in the last quarter. CLG LLC raised its stake in shares of FedEx by 3.8% in the 1st quarter. CLG LLC now owns 952 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $339,000 after buying an additional 35 shares in the last quarter. Modern Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of FedEx by 73.7% during the 1st quarter. Modern Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,454 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $882,000 after acquiring an additional 1,041 shares during the period. Finally, Orleans Capital Management Corp LA acquired a new stake in shares of FedEx during the 1st quarter valued at about $242,000. 84.47% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

FedEx Price Performance FedEx stock opened at $314.77 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $335.98 and a 200-day moving average of $350.05. The company has a current ratio of 1.48, a quick ratio of 1.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. The firm has a market capitalization of $74.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.01, a PEG ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 1.29. FedEx Corporation has a 1 year low of $172.88 and a 1 year high of $345.36.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The shipping service provider reported $5.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $23.26 billion during the quarter. FedEx had a net margin of 4.68% and a return on equity of 16.49%. On average, equities analysts anticipate that FedEx Corporation will post 17.6 EPS for the current year.

FedEx Cuts Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 7th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 22nd were given a dividend of $1.22 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 22nd. This represents a $4.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.6%. FedEx’s dividend payout ratio is currently 26.36%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have commented on FDX. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of FedEx from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 6th. Citizens Jmp assumed coverage on FedEx in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. They set a “market outperform” rating and a $375.00 target price for the company. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price target on FedEx from $405.00 to $375.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Stephens upgraded FedEx to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $397.00 price objective on FedEx in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, FedEx has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $350.54.

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Insider Transactions at FedEx In other FedEx news, Director Paul S. Walsh sold 5,042 shares of FedEx stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $324.56, for a total value of $1,636,431.52. Following the sale, the director owned 16,359 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,309,477.04. This trade represents a 23.56% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.53% of the company’s stock.

FedEx Company Profile (Free Report)

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) is a global logistics and courier company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded by Frederick W. Smith in 1971 and beginning operations in the early 1970s, the company pioneered overnight express shipping and has since expanded into a diversified portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and supply-chain services. FedEx operates an integrated air-and-ground network that moves parcels, freight and documents for businesses and consumers worldwide.

FedEx’s core operating segments include express parcel delivery via its FedEx Express division, domestic and residential parcel delivery through FedEx Ground, less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, and logistics and supply-chain management solutions.

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Bollard Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW – Free Report) by 22.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 37,563 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,868 shares during the period. Bollard Group LLC’s holdings in Lowe’s Companies were worth $8,876,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of LOW. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new position in Lowe’s Companies in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. OLD Second National Bank of Aurora increased its position in shares of Lowe’s Companies by 52.5% during the fourth quarter. OLD Second National Bank of Aurora now owns 122 shares of the home improvement retailer’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares in the last quarter. Sankala Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Lowe’s Companies during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Triumph Capital Management purchased a new position in Lowe’s Companies in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Institutional investors own 74.06% of the company’s stock.

Lowe’s Companies Price Performance NYSE LOW opened at $207.35 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $116.26 billion, a PE ratio of 17.53, a P/E/G ratio of 2.55 and a beta of 0.86. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $215.22 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $240.22. Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has a 1-year low of $199.40 and a 1-year high of $293.06.

Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 20th. The home improvement retailer reported $3.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.97 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $23.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $22.98 billion. Lowe’s Companies had a negative return on equity of 67.96% and a net margin of 7.51%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.92 EPS. Lowe’s Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.250-12.750 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Lowe’s Companies, Inc. will post 12.48 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lowe’s Companies Increases Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 5th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 22nd will be paid a dividend of $1.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 22nd. This is a positive change from Lowe’s Companies’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.20. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.4%. Lowe’s Companies’s payout ratio is currently 42.27%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Lowe’s Companies In other news, EVP Juliette Williams Pryor sold 9,330 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $224.81, for a total value of $2,097,477.30. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 16,142 shares in the company, valued at $3,628,883.02. The trade was a 36.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Janice Dupre sold 14,150 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $221.90, for a total transaction of $3,139,885.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 39,785 shares in the company, valued at $8,828,291.50. This represents a 26.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 25,980 shares of company stock worth $5,796,937 over the last 90 days. 0.29% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes LOW has been the topic of several analyst reports. Citigroup raised Lowe’s Companies from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $285.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Truist Financial decreased their price target on Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $255.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. William Blair started coverage on Lowe’s Companies in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. They set an “overweight” rating on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $264.00 to $232.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Finally, TD Cowen reduced their price objective on Lowe’s Companies from $280.00 to $235.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Twenty-three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $264.57.

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc is a leading home improvement retailer that operates large-format stores and digital channels serving both do-it-yourself homeowners and professional contractors. The company offers a broad assortment of products including building materials, lumber, appliances, tools and hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, flooring, kitchen and bath fixtures, outdoor and garden products, and home decor. Lowe’s also provides a range of services such as installation, home improvement financing, tool and equipment rental, and contractor-focused sales programs.

Operations are centered on a nationwide brick-and-mortar store network supported by distribution centers and an e-commerce platform that enables online ordering, delivery and in-store pickup.

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Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its holdings in shares of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) by 6.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 821,884 shares of the insurance provider's stock after buying an additional

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Bollard Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK – Free Report) by 5.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 138,765 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,691 shares during the quarter. Bollard Group LLC’s holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. were worth $16,692,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MRK. Norges Bank bought a new position in Merck & Co., Inc. in the fourth quarter worth $3,997,933,000. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. by 14.8% in the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 86,435,458 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,098,196,000 after buying an additional 11,156,354 shares during the period. Cardano Risk Management B.V. bought a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. in the 4th quarter worth about $1,012,530,000. Jennison Associates LLC bought a new position in shares of Merck & Co., Inc. in the 4th quarter worth about $585,192,000. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD lifted its position in Merck & Co., Inc. by 37.9% during the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 18,753,390 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,973,983,000 after acquiring an additional 5,152,069 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 76.07% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research firms recently commented on MRK. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Merck & Co., Inc. from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Friday, May 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $142.00 price target on shares of Merck & Co., Inc. in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Merck & Co., Inc. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Scotiabank raised their price objective on Merck & Co., Inc. from $136.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $133.94.

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Key Headlines Impacting Merck & Co., Inc. Here are the key news stories impacting Merck & Co., Inc. this week:

Positive Sentiment: Merck announced initial access plans for alimatravir, its investigational once-monthly oral HIV PrEP in Phase 3 development, and said it has signed voluntary licensing agreements covering 129 countries. That broad access strategy could support adoption in large international markets if the drug is approved. Article Title Neutral Sentiment: Merck also issued a company release on the same alimatravir access plan, reinforcing that the program is moving forward and that it is trying to expand availability in regions that account for most new HIV diagnoses globally. Article Title Neutral Sentiment: Traders also bought a high volume of Merck call options, which may reflect rising bullish speculation around the stock and the HIV pipeline, but it does not by itself change fundamentals. Article Title Negative Sentiment: Par Health launched the first generic version of Janumet XR in the U.S., which may pressure Merck’s diabetes-related sales and adds another competitive headwind for an established product. Article Title Merck & Co., Inc. Price Performance Shares of NYSE:MRK opened at $131.06 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.06, a current ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. The stock has a market capitalization of $323.68 billion, a PE ratio of 36.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.18 and a beta of 0.19. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $121.67 and its 200-day moving average price is $117.71. Merck & Co., Inc. has a twelve month low of $76.66 and a twelve month high of $131.74.

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported ($1.28) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($1.47) by $0.19. Merck & Co., Inc. had a return on equity of 27.55% and a net margin of 13.59%.The company had revenue of $16.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.85 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.22 earnings per share. Merck & Co., Inc.’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Merck & Co., Inc. has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.040-5.160 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Merck & Co., Inc. will post 2.74 EPS for the current year.

Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 8th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a $0.85 dividend. This represents a $3.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. Merck & Co., Inc.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 95.77%.

Merck & Co., Inc. Company Profile (Free Report)

Merck & Co, Inc is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies and animal health products. Its portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas with a particular emphasis on oncology, vaccines and infectious disease, as well as therapies for metabolic and chronic conditions. Among its well-known products are the cancer immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and the human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil; the company also markets a range of medicines and vaccines for veterinary use through Merck Animal Health.

Founded in the late 19th century as the U.S.

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Bollard Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) by 14.2% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 229,052 shares of the industrial products company's stock after buying an additional 28,562 shares during the period. Caterpillar comprises about

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Salesforce (NYSE:CRM | CRM Price Prediction) is a buy. The 24/7 Wall St. price target is $245.23, implying 55.73% upside from $157.47. Confidence is high at 90%, driven by accelerating Agentforce, a re-rated multiple that has absorbed most negative news, and $27.5 billion returned to shareholders in a single quarter.

24/7 Wall St. Price Target Summary Metric Value Current Price $157.47 24/7 Wall St. Price Target $245.23 Upside 55.73% Recommendation BUY Confidence Level 90% A Brutal Year Meets a Booming AI Business Salesforce has been punished in 2026. The stock is down 38.15% year to date and 37.63% over the last year, sitting 11% below the 52-week high of $271.70.

Yet the operating story keeps improving. Q1 FY27 delivered EPS of $3.88 versus a $3.13 estimate, a 24.08% beat and the fifth consecutive quarter above consensus. Revenue hit $11.13 billion, up 13.3% year over year.

Agentforce ARR reached $1.2 billion, up 205% YoY, and combined Agentforce plus Data 360 ARR touched nearly $3.40 billion. Recent coverage flags U.S. small businesses canceling subscriptions to build AI tools in-house, and an IBM warning about budget rotation toward AI infrastructure hit CRM specifically.

The Case for $286 and Above Bulls have ammunition. Salesforce processed 28.6 trillion tokens in the quarter, up 152% Q/Q, and cRPO of $33.6 billion grew 14%, signaling durable forward revenue. Management raised FY27 guidance to $45.90 to $46.20 billion in revenue and reiterated the FY30 revenue target of $63 billion.

The $25 billion accelerated share repurchase retired 103 million shares upfront, materially boosting per-share math. Our bull case scenario points to $286.49, an 81.93% return. Analyst mean target sits at $241.72, with 40 Buy or Strong Buy ratings versus only 2 Strong Sells.

What Could Go Wrong The bear case rests on AI monetization timing and SMB churn. Reports of small business customers building in-house AI alternatives raise questions about seat-based pricing durability. Total liabilities rose materially after the $25B debt issuance, adding interest expense pressure.

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Reddit sentiment sits in bearish territory around 28 to 38. Bulls counter that the debt funded an accretive buyback, and the 90% gross margin plus strong interest coverage give Salesforce ample cushion. Even our bear scenario projects $211.17, a 34.1% return, above today’s price.

How Salesforce Compares to ServiceNow and Monday.com ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) is the cleanest peer for the AI monetization debate. NOW is down 51% from its 52-week high yet posted 22% Q1 subscription revenue growth, well above Salesforce’s growth rate. Investors pay up for that top-line pace, making CRM’s forward P/E of 13 look conservative next to NOW’s premium multiple.

Monday.com (NASDAQ:MNDY) illustrates competitive intensity. MNDY is cutting 20% of its workforce, roughly 630 employees, to redeploy toward an AI Work Platform. That validates the disruption threat but underscores that scaled players like Salesforce, with $6.56 billion in quarterly free cash flow, can outspend upstarts. The peer set makes our $245.23 target look reasonable.

Salesforce Price Prediction 2026-2030 My verdict is buy with 90% confidence. The 24/7 Wall St. price target of $245.23 is anchored by real earnings power, aggressive buybacks, and Agentforce traction showing up in ARR.

The bull path requires Agentforce ARR to keep compounding at triple-digit rates. The bear path plays out if SMB churn spreads into the enterprise book.

Year 24/7 Wall St. Price Target 2026 $192.00 2027 $245.23 2030 $529.68 These projections assume Salesforce executes on Agentforce and the FY30 $63 billion revenue target. Significant upside or downside could result from AI monetization timing and enterprise IT budget shifts.

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Aristotle Capital Management LLC decreased its stake in shares of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBSH – Free Report) by 82.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 7,366 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 33,985 shares during the period. Aristotle Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Commerce Bancshares were worth $362,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of CBSH. Daytona Street Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Commerce Bancshares in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Danske Bank A S bought a new stake in Commerce Bancshares in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in Commerce Bancshares by 85.4% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 469 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 216 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC boosted its stake in Commerce Bancshares by 104.9% during the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 623 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 319 shares during the period. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Commerce Bancshares in the 4th quarter worth about $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.26% of the company’s stock.

Commerce Bancshares Price Performance NASDAQ:CBSH opened at $59.09 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a current ratio of 0.82. The company has a 50-day moving average of $55.62 and a 200-day moving average of $53.03. Commerce Bancshares, Inc. has a 52 week low of $46.99 and a 52 week high of $60.76. The company has a market capitalization of $8.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.31, a PEG ratio of 2.10 and a beta of 0.58.

Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:CBSH – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The financial services provider reported $1.10 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.04 by $0.06. Commerce Bancshares had a net margin of 26.07% and a return on equity of 14.31%. The business had revenue of $498.91 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $492.22 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.14 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Commerce Bancshares, Inc. will post 4.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $63.00 price objective (up from $62.00) on shares of Commerce Bancshares in a report on Friday, July 17th. Morgan Stanley reiterated a “positive” rating and set a $65.00 price target (up from $61.00) on shares of Commerce Bancshares in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Hovde Group decreased their price target on Commerce Bancshares from $63.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Commerce Bancshares from $53.00 to $57.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Commerce Bancshares from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $62.43.

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Commerce Bancshares, Inc is a bank holding company primarily engaged in providing a broad range of banking and financial services across the Midwest. Through its principal subsidiary, Commerce Bank, the company offers commercial and consumer banking, treasury management, trust and wealth advisory, and mortgage lending. Its diversified product suite includes deposit and loan products, cash management solutions, capital markets services, and private banking designed to meet the needs of individuals, small businesses, and large corporations.

The company’s commercial banking group delivers tailored credit facilities, equipment and inventory financing, asset-based lending, and merchant services.

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Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership reduced its position in shares of T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS – Free Report) by 33.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,131,123 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock after selling 572,717 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned approximately 0.10% of T-Mobile US worth $237,570,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Main Street Group LTD bought a new position in T-Mobile US in the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. JDM Financial Group LLC boosted its position in shares of T-Mobile US by 114.0% during the 4th quarter. JDM Financial Group LLC now owns 122 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of T-Mobile US during the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of T-Mobile US by 3,825.0% during the fourth quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 157 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sachetta LLC grew its stake in T-Mobile US by 52.9% in the 1st quarter. Sachetta LLC now owns 159 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. 42.49% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

T-Mobile US Stock Performance NASDAQ:TMUS opened at $180.09 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 0.92. T-Mobile US, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $165.66 and a fifty-two week high of $261.56. The firm has a market cap of $194.89 billion, a PE ratio of 18.86, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.01 and a beta of 0.33. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $184.53 and a 200-day moving average price of $195.66.

T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The Wireless communications provider reported $2.99 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.59 by $0.40. The company had revenue of $22.79 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.95 billion. T-Mobile US had a net margin of 11.45% and a return on equity of 20.16%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.84 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that T-Mobile US, Inc. will post 10.53 earnings per share for the current year.

T-Mobile US Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a dividend of $1.02 per share. This represents a $4.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. T-Mobile US’s dividend payout ratio is currently 42.72%.

Key Headlines Impacting T-Mobile US Here are the key news stories impacting T-Mobile US this week:

Positive Sentiment: T-Mobile beat second-quarter profit expectations, with adjusted EPS of $2.99, helped by strong service revenue and customers moving to higher-priced premium plans. Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year free cash flow outlook, which is a key bullish signal for investors because it supports dividends, buybacks, and financial flexibility. Positive Sentiment: T-Mobile continued its share repurchase program, including a multibillion-dollar buyback tranche, reinforcing management’s confidence in cash generation. Positive Sentiment: Several analysts remain constructive even after trimming price targets, with multiple firms still rating the stock Buy or Overweight. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research firms have recently weighed in on TMUS. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of T-Mobile US in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. UBS Group dropped their price target on T-Mobile US from $300.00 to $255.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. TD Cowen cut their price objective on T-Mobile US from $261.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday. Scotiabank reduced their price objective on T-Mobile US from $263.00 to $243.00 and set a “sector outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Benchmark decreased their price objective on T-Mobile US from $295.00 to $280.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, T-Mobile US has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $252.88.

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Insider Transactions at T-Mobile US In other T-Mobile US news, insider Andre Almeida bought 5,097 shares of T-Mobile US stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $196.18 per share, with a total value of $999,929.46. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider owned 44,850 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,798,673. This represents a 12.82% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Michael J. Katz sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.81, for a total value of $979,050.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 181,930 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $35,623,713.30. This represents a 2.67% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.32% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

T-Mobile US Profile (Free Report)

T-Mobile US is a national wireless carrier that provides mobile voice, messaging and data services to consumers, businesses and wholesale customers across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company operates a nationwide mobile network and offers device sales, equipment financing and support services through retail stores, online channels and distribution partners. T-Mobile positions its products around bundled service plans, device offerings and value-added features for both individual and enterprise customers.

Product offerings include postpaid and prepaid wireless plans under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands, as well as connectivity solutions for small and large businesses.

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Thistle Resources (TSX-V:TRCG, OTC:TRCGF) CEO Patrick Cruickshank talked with Proactive about the launch of the company's trenching program at its Brunswick Project in New Brunswick, where exploration is focused on antimony alongside high-grade silver and gold mineralization.

Proactive: Welcome back inside our Proactive newsroom. Joining me is Patrick Cruickshank, CEO of Thistle Resources (TSX-V:TRCG, OTC:TRCGF). Great to see you again.

Patrick Cruickshank: Good morning. Thank you for inviting me back.

The company recently announced the start of its trenching program at the Brunswick Project, targeting antimony. Tell us about the importance of this stage.

The trenching program is a quick and efficient way to expose the bedrock. We've committed to five large trenches down to bedrock and will carry out both standard sampling and channel sampling, which is similar to collecting drill core. The main objective is to examine the contact between the granite and the antimony-bearing quartz system so we can better understand its orientation and determine the best direction for future drilling.

You've already collected around ten samples from the first trench, so it's off to a strong start.

Yes, it couldn't have gone better. We already know we have a high-grade system, but what makes this project unique is the combination of high-grade antimony with silver values of up to 2,200 grams per tonne, along with gold. The project is also located about 1,000 metres from the historic Brunswick 6 and Brunswick 12 mines, suggesting there is a geological relationship that differentiates us from other antimony exploration companies.

You also mentioned similarities with the Lake George antimony deposit, while noting there are important differences.

We're encouraged by the New Brunswick government's support for critical minerals. The province announced plans to become a significant critical minerals jurisdiction and is supporting efforts to bring the historic Lake George antimony project back into production. That deposit was one of the world's largest antimony producers, operating from 1876 to 1996, and it's only about two hours from our project. That's positive for both the province and our company.

Finally, remind viewers why antimony is such an important critical mineral.

Antimony is one of Canada's critical minerals and is essential for supply chain security. China controls approximately 80–90% of global supply, so discovering deposits outside that supply chain is important. New Brunswick has a strong history of antimony mineralization. The metal is used in military applications, including night vision technology, as well as battery technology and electric vehicles. Because it is rare, we believe the opportunity could be significant for both New Brunswick and Thistle Resources.

Exciting work ahead. Thanks for joining us, Patrick.

Thank you. I'd be pleased to return once the certified assay results are available.

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Aristotle Capital Management LLC decreased its position in shares of Sony Corporation (NYSE:SONY – Free Report) by 2.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 43,937,137 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,153,022 shares during the period. Sony accounts for 1.9% of Aristotle Capital Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 18th biggest position. Aristotle Capital Management LLC owned 0.74% of Sony worth $909,500,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. WCM Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in Sony by 337.6% in the 1st quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 1,949,592 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,836,000 after purchasing an additional 1,504,035 shares in the last quarter. Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Sony during the first quarter valued at $23,933,000. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in shares of Sony by 422.0% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 19,908 shares of the company’s stock valued at $421,000 after buying an additional 16,094 shares during the last quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Sony by 28.0% in the 4th quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 973,178 shares of the company’s stock valued at $24,913,000 after acquiring an additional 212,971 shares during the period. Finally, Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd raised its stake in Sony by 338.7% in the 1st quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 295,454 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,116,000 after acquiring an additional 228,108 shares during the last quarter. 14.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Sony Here are the key news stories impacting Sony this week:

Positive Sentiment: Sony Pictures reportedly secured or expanded distribution ties for new films including Ramayana and Los Hilos del Miedo, which could support future content revenue and reinforce Sony’s role in global film distribution. Ramayana Movie Lands at Sony Positive Sentiment: Sony is said to be reopening Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome and ArcLight Cinemas, a move that could boost theater operations and signal confidence in a rebound in moviegoing demand. Sony to reopen Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome and ArcLight Cinemas Positive Sentiment: Sony launched or highlighted a new FX5 cinema camera with 5K open-gate recording, internal RAW support, and AI features, reinforcing its premium imaging franchise and product pipeline. Sony’s new cinema camera offers 5K recording, built-in AI processing Positive Sentiment: Sony’s new high-end “The Collexion” headphones are getting favorable attention, and cheaper XM5 pricing may help stimulate demand in consumer audio. Sony’s ‘The Collexion’ Headphones Set New Standard for Audio Engineering and Sound Design Neutral Sentiment: Several reports about Sony’s cinema camera FX5 emphasized technical upgrades, but they are more of a product refresh than a clear near-term earnings catalyst. Sony FX5 Launches With a New Sensor Open Gate Recording and Internal RAW Support Negative Sentiment: One report warned that Sony’s push to end physical discs could hurt the $7.2 billion used-games market, raising concerns about pushback from gamers and the broader gaming ecosystem. Sony’s decision to end physical discs could destroy the $7.2 Billion second-hand games market, per analysis Insider Activity In other news, insider Toshimoto Mitomo sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $21.02, for a total value of $525,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 115,700 shares in the company, valued at $2,432,014. This represents a 17.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Kenichiro Yoshida sold 400,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.61, for a total value of $9,044,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 661,615 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,959,115.15. This represents a 37.68% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 771,838 shares of company stock valued at $16,866,580 in the last ninety days. 7.00% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Sony Stock Up 1.6% Shares of NYSE SONY opened at $21.01 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $124.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -105.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 0.94. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $21.14 and its 200-day simple moving average is $21.65. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. Sony Corporation has a 52-week low of $19.32 and a 52-week high of $30.34.

Sony (NYSE:SONY – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 8th. The company reported $0.09 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.22 by ($0.13). Sony had a positive return on equity of 12.20% and a negative net margin of 2.61%.The firm had revenue of $19.15 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $18.43 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $32.86 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts predict that Sony Corporation will post 1.28 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on SONY shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Sony in a report on Wednesday, May 20th. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Sony in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $22.00.

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Sony Group Corporation (NYSE: SONY) is a Japanese multinational conglomerate headquartered in Minato, Tokyo. Founded in 1946 by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita, Sony has grown from an electronics maker into a diversified global company with operations spanning consumer electronics, entertainment, gaming, semiconductors and financial services. The company’s shares trade in Japan and its American Depositary Receipts trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SONY.

Sony’s primary businesses include Electronics Products & Solutions, which covers televisions, audio equipment, digital cameras and professional broadcast systems; Game & Network Services, anchored by the PlayStation platform, consoles, software and online services; Music and Pictures, through Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment, producing, distributing and licensing recorded music, film and television content; Imaging & Sensing Solutions, which develops CMOS image sensors and other semiconductor components; and Financial Services, offering life insurance, banking and other financial products in Japan.

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Bank of Nova Scotia reduced its position in Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO – Free Report) by 8.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 81,270 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 7,189 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings in Moody’s were worth $35,456,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Moody’s in the second quarter valued at about $267,000. Federated Hermes Inc. raised its position in shares of Moody’s by 15.5% in the 2nd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 10,916 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $5,475,000 after purchasing an additional 1,461 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Moody’s by 6.2% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,468 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $736,000 after purchasing an additional 86 shares during the last quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc boosted its stake in Moody’s by 3.8% in the 2nd quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 25,303 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $12,692,000 after purchasing an additional 929 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina grew its position in Moody’s by 0.4% during the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 72,615 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $36,423,000 after purchasing an additional 280 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.11% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes MCO has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating and set a $535.00 price target on shares of Moody’s in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Moody’s from $530.00 to $600.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $505.00 target price on shares of Moody’s in a research report on Thursday. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on Moody’s from $489.00 to $515.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, Bank of America reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $565.00 price target on shares of Moody’s in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $553.11.

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Key Headlines Impacting Moody’s Here are the key news stories impacting Moody’s this week:

Positive Sentiment: Moody’s latest quarterly report topped expectations, with strong revenue growth and raised guidance helping reinforce the company’s earnings momentum. Moodys Corp (MCO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and Raised Guidance Positive Sentiment: Clear Street reiterated its Buy rating on Moody’s, adding to the view that the company’s business remains fundamentally sound after earnings. Clear Street Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Moody’s (MCO) Positive Sentiment: Multiple commentary pieces highlighted Moody’s strong Q2 performance and reaffirmed bullish views, citing solid fundamentals and continued earnings strength. Moody’s Corporation: Strong Q2, I Reiterate My Buy Rating As Fundamentals Are Still Sound Neutral Sentiment: Moody’s also released its quarterly dividend announcement, which is supportive for income investors but not likely a major near-term stock catalyst. Moody’s Corporation dividend announcement Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on valuation, noting that Moody’s may look expensive relative to fair value despite the earnings beat, which could temper upside. Moody’s (MCO) Stock Looks Expensive Relative To Fair Value Negative Sentiment: Investor attention is also on broader concerns about valuation after the earnings beat, with some coverage suggesting the stock’s premium pricing may limit further gains. Moody’s (MCO) Earnings Beat Puts Valuation Back In Focus Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, CEO Robert Fauber sold 1,467 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $453.67, for a total transaction of $665,533.89. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 52,564 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $23,846,709.88. This represents a 2.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, SVP Richard G. Steele sold 158 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $453.67, for a total transaction of $71,679.86. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 1,985 shares in the company, valued at approximately $900,534.95. This represents a 7.37% 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 3,250 shares of company stock valued at $1,495,098 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.

Moody’s Price Performance Shares of Moody’s stock opened at $471.30 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $82.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.89, a PEG ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 1.34. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $465.04 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $464.80. Moody’s Corporation has a 12 month low of $402.28 and a 12 month high of $546.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.01, a current ratio of 1.19 and a quick ratio of 1.16.

Moody’s (NYSE:MCO – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The business services provider reported $4.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.26 by $0.42. Moody’s had a return on equity of 80.35% and a net margin of 34.25%.The firm had revenue of $2.19 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.09 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $3.56 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 15.1% on a year-over-year basis. Moody’s has set its FY 2026 guidance at 16.500-17.000 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Moody’s Corporation will post 16.8 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Moody’s Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $1.03 per share. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. Moody’s’s payout ratio is 29.53%.

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Moody’s Corporation is a global provider of credit ratings, research, data and analytics that support financial decision-making and transparency in capital markets. The company traces its origins to the early 20th century when financial analyst John Moody began publishing credit information; today Moody’s is headquartered in New York and serves a broad set of market participants including investors, issuers, financial institutions, corporations, governments and regulators.

Moody’s operates primarily through two complementary businesses.

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Bank of Nova Scotia boosted its position in American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG – Free Report) by 494.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 507,662 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 422,214 shares during the quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia owned approximately 0.10% of American International Group worth $38,202,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in AIG. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of American International Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $636,782,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its position in shares of American International Group by 39.8% during the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 16,371,853 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $1,400,613,000 after purchasing an additional 4,661,246 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its position in American International Group by 36.9% in the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 15,618,321 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $1,336,147,000 after acquiring an additional 4,210,363 shares during the period. Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in American International Group by 22.0% in the 3rd quarter. Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC now owns 10,256,290 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $805,529,000 after purchasing an additional 1,846,979 shares during the period. Finally, Viking Global Investors LP purchased a new position in shares of American International Group during the 2nd quarter valued at about $155,413,000. 90.60% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

American International Group Stock Up 1.2% Shares of NYSE:AIG opened at $79.09 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $41.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.95, a PEG ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 0.53. American International Group, Inc. has a 12 month low of $71.25 and a 12 month high of $87.29. The company has a current ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $76.74 and a 200 day moving average price of $76.49.

American International Group (NYSE:AIG – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The insurance provider reported $2.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.22. American International Group had a return on equity of 10.93% and a net margin of 11.86%.The company had revenue of $6.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.03 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.17 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts predict that American International Group, Inc. will post 7.97 earnings per share for the current year.

American International Group Increases Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 29th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were given a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. This is an increase from American International Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. American International Group’s dividend payout ratio is presently 35.27%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of analysts have recently issued reports on AIG shares. Piper Sandler reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $80.00 price objective (down from $88.00) on shares of American International Group in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Weiss Ratings upgraded American International Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on American International Group from $85.00 to $89.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Mizuho upped their price target on American International Group from $86.00 to $89.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of American International Group from $85.00 to $88.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $88.22.

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American International Group, Inc (AIG) is a global insurance holding company that provides a broad range of property-casualty insurance, specialty insurance, and risk management solutions to institutional, commercial and individual customers. Through its operating subsidiaries, AIG underwrites commercial and personal lines products—ranging from general liability, property, and casualty coverages to specialty lines such as professional liability, surety, cyber and marine—along with related services designed to help clients manage and transfer risk.

The company also has a long history in life insurance, retirement solutions and asset management through businesses that have been restructured or separated over time.

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Bank of Nova Scotia lessened its stake in shares of Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR – Free Report) by 1.6% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 202,353 shares of the conglomerate’s stock after selling 3,275 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia’s holdings in Danaher were worth $38,366,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Danaher in the fourth quarter worth about $2,177,106,000. Viking Global Investors LP grew its holdings in Danaher by 543.9% during the 2nd quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 2,907,515 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $574,351,000 after buying an additional 2,455,994 shares in the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA raised its position in shares of Danaher by 104.7% during the fourth quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 4,333,056 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $991,923,000 after buying an additional 2,216,789 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in shares of Danaher by 11.2% during the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 15,076,796 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $3,451,380,000 after buying an additional 1,517,904 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Capital International Investors lifted its holdings in shares of Danaher by 8.9% in the fourth quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 18,246,008 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $4,177,386,000 after buying an additional 1,487,768 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 79.05% of the company’s stock.

Danaher Stock Down 0.3% NYSE DHR opened at $191.87 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.52, a current ratio of 1.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. Danaher Corporation has a 52 week low of $160.93 and a 52 week high of $242.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $134.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.08, a PEG ratio of 2.40 and a beta of 0.79. The company has a fifty day moving average of $185.64 and a two-hundred day moving average of $197.04.

Danaher (NYSE:DHR – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The conglomerate reported $1.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.85 by $0.09. Danaher had a net margin of 15.95% and a return on equity of 11.04%. The firm had revenue of $6.26 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.12 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.77 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 5.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Danaher Corporation will post 8.53 earnings per share for the current year.

Danaher Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 26th will be paid a $0.40 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 26th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Danaher’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.42%.

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

Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan reiterated a Buy rating on Danaher, which may help support investor confidence after the post-earnings pullback. J.P. Morgan Keeps Their Buy Rating on Danaher (DHR) Positive Sentiment: Several articles argue Danaher’s recent slump looks like an overreaction and could be a buying opportunity, suggesting the stock may recover if investors refocus on its long-term fundamentals. Here’s Why the Slump in Danaher Stock This Week Looks Like a Buying Opportunity Positive Sentiment: Danaher’s quarterly results beat estimates, with EPS of $1.94 versus $1.85 expected and revenue of $6.27 billion above forecasts, which supports the case that core business performance remains solid. The ‘Standout Performance’ That Could Save Thermo Fisher, Danaher And Others Neutral Sentiment: Billionaire investor Dan Loeb reduced his Danaher stake in Q1 2026, adding to sentiment pressure around life sciences tools stocks, though it does not change Danaher’s operating results. Billionaire Investor Dumps Thermo Fisher, Cuts Danaher As He Pares Life Sciences Tools Bets Neutral Sentiment: Danaher saw unusually heavy put option activity, signaling traders are hedging against more downside in the near term. Don’t Quit on Danaher Stock After Horrific Earnings Reaction Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Argus reduced their price target on shares of Danaher from $265.00 to $230.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 24th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on Danaher from $212.00 to $195.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on Danaher from $265.00 to $230.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 13th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on Danaher from $251.00 to $249.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, DZ Bank initiated coverage on Danaher in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $210.00 price target for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Danaher currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $228.91.

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Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) is a global science and technology company that designs, manufactures and markets products and services for the life sciences, diagnostics, and environmental and applied markets. The company organizes its operations into business segments focused on Life Sciences, Diagnostics, and Environmental & Applied Solutions, supplying instruments, reagents, software and related services that support research, clinical testing, biopharmaceutical development, and industrial and environmental monitoring.

Products and services in Danaher’s portfolio include analytical and diagnostic instruments, laboratory consumables and reagents, digital and software solutions for workflow and data management, field and industrial monitoring equipment, and service and maintenance programs.

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