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MarketBeat • Sep 3, 2026
Van ECK Associates Corp Reduces Position in Starbucks Corporation $SBUX

Van ECK Associates Corp significantly reduced its stake in Starbucks, selling 97.1% of its holdings in the second quarter, leaving them with 66,863 shares valued at approximately $6.8 million. Despite this, Starbucks reported strong quarterly earnings of $0.85 EPS and $9.32 billion in revenue, exceeding analyst expectations. The company maintains its FY2026 EPS guidance and pays a quarterly dividend of $0.62, while institutional investors collectively own 72.29% of its stock.

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MarketBeat • Sep 3, 2026
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Has $15.91 Million Holdings in Medtronic PLC $MDT

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. reduced its stake in Medtronic PLC by 11.2% in Q2 2026, selling 25,563 shares but still holding 203,400 shares valued at $15.91 million. Medtronic exceeded quarterly expectations with EPS of $1.45 and revenue of $9.76 billion, leading to raised fiscal year 2027 earnings guidance. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average price target of $102.96.

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MarketBeat • Sep 3, 2026
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Grows Holdings in Williams Companies, Inc. (The) $WMB

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in Williams Companies by 21.8% in Q2 2026, now holding 111,133 shares valued at $8.26 million. Other institutional investors also significantly increased their positions in the company. Williams Companies reported strong Q2 earnings, meeting EPS estimates and exceeding revenue expectations, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share.

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MarketBeat • Sep 3, 2026
Van ECK Associates Corp Sells 39,255 Shares of Best Buy Co., Inc. $BBY

Van ECK Associates Corp reduced its stake in Best Buy Co., Inc. by 35.2%, selling 39,255 shares and retaining 72,216 shares valued at $5.48 million. Best Buy reported strong quarterly results, exceeding EPS and revenue expectations, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share. Analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with an $85.40 target price for the stock.

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MarketBeat • Sep 3, 2026
Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan Lowers Stock Position in The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan recently reduced its stake in The Home Depot by 28.3% in the second quarter, selling 52,269 shares and now holding 132,436 shares worth $46.71 million. Other institutional investors have adjusted their positions, and company insiders have also sold shares. The article also covers Home Depot's recent financial performance, dividend announcement, analyst ratings, and positive news regarding its AI tools and EPS forecasts.

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MarketBeat • Sep 3, 2026
Van ECK Associates Corp Takes $4.82 Million Position in Dover Corporation $DOV

Van ECK Associates Corp has acquired a new stake of 21,503 shares, valued at $4.82 million, in Dover Corporation during the second quarter. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in Dover, which saw its latest quarterly earnings modestly beat expectations, and the company recently raised its quarterly dividend. Analysts currently rate Dover with a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average price target of $238.29.

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MarketBeat • Sep 3, 2026
Van ECK Associates Corp Acquires 16,688 Shares of Emerson Electric Co. $EMR

Van ECK Associates Corp significantly increased its stake in Emerson Electric Co. by 78.9% in the second quarter, now holding 37,838 shares valued at approximately $5.4 million. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, beating expectations, and reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 EPS guidance. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for Emerson Electric, which also announced a quarterly dividend.

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MarketBeat • Sep 3, 2026
Kingsview Wealth Management LLC Acquires Shares of 67,560 The Home Depot, Inc. $HD

Kingsview Wealth Management LLC has acquired 67,560 shares of The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) during the second quarter, valued at approximately $23.83 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their stakes in Home Depot, which faces both positive sentiment regarding its AI tools and analyst forecast increases, alongside challenges like weak DIY demand and recent insider stock sales. The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $2.33 per share, payable on September 17th.

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MarketBeat • Sep 3, 2026
First Solar, Inc. $FSLR Shares Sold by Wellington Management Group LLP

Wellington Management Group LLP reduced its stake in First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) by 3.7% in the second quarter, now owning 357,702 shares valued at $84.4 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, while insiders, including EVP Samantha L. Sloan and General Counsel Jason E. Dymbort, sold shares to cover tax obligations or under a pre-arranged trading plan. Analysts have a "Moderate Buy" rating for First Solar, with an average price target of $266.27.

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