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MarketBeat • Sep 17, 2026
Bank of America Corp DE Acquires New Position in Jacobs Solutions Inc. $J

Bank of America Corp DE has acquired a new significant position in Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J), purchasing 1.65 million shares valued at approximately $208.3 million during the second quarter. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc. and Primecap Management Co. CA also increased their stakes. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share.

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MarketBeat • Sep 17, 2026
Bank of America Corp DE Buys 284,244 Shares of EQT Corporation $EQT

Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in EQT Corporation by 7.2% in the second quarter, acquiring 284,244 additional shares, bringing its total holding to 4.24 million shares valued at $225.5 million. Despite EQT missing its Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, analyst sentiment remains positive with a "Moderate Buy" rating and an average price target of $68.18. However, CEO Toby Rice recently sold shares, and an increase in put options suggests some near-term bearish sentiment.

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MarketBeat • Sep 17, 2026
Bank of America Corp DE Acquires Shares of 73,085 AutoZone, Inc. $AZO

Bank of America Corp DE has acquired 73,085 shares of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) for approximately $233.6 million, representing a 0.45% stake in the company. Despite this institutional investment and an authorized $1.5 billion share repurchase program, AutoZone faces concerns over weak aftermarket demand and potentially softer comparable sales, leading to mixed analyst sentiment and lowered price targets. The stock opened near its 52-week low, though analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus w

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MarketBeat • Sep 17, 2026
Bank of America Corp DE Makes New Investment in Cintas Corporation $CTAS

Bank of America Corp DE recently acquired 1.37 million shares of Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) worth approximately $233.1 million during the second quarter, making it a significant institutional holder. Cintas continues to impress with strong financial performance, reporting better-than-expected EPS and revenue, alongside an increased quarterly dividend. Institutional investors hold 63.46% of the company, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $212.31.

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MarketBeat • Sep 17, 2026
Capital Analysts LLC Buys 7,892 Shares of International Business Machines Corporation $IBM

Capital Analysts LLC increased its stake in International Business Machines (IBM) by 55.4% in Q2, acquiring 7,892 additional shares, bringing its total holding to $6.23 million. Despite meeting EPS estimates, IBM's revenue of $17.16 billion fell short of expectations, though it still represents a 1.1% year-over-year increase. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $265.16, while the company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.69 per share.

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MarketBeat • Sep 17, 2026
14,482,331 Shares in Huntington Bancshares Incorporated $HBAN Bought by Bank of America Corp DE

Bank of America Corp DE has acquired 14,482,331 shares of Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) worth approximately $256.8 million, representing a 0.72% stake. This comes amid mixed news for Huntington, including a prime rate increase, but also lowered FY 2026 and FY 2027 EPS guidance and increased bearish options activity. Despite analyst price target reductions, the stock maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating and an annualized dividend yield of about 3.9%.

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MarketBeat • Sep 16, 2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) Lowered to Hold Rating by Zacks Research

Zacks Research has downgraded JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating, despite the broader analyst consensus remaining a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $359.96. JPMorgan's shares opened at $354.10, and the bank recently exceeded quarterly expectations with $6.14 EPS and $58.02 billion in revenue. While the bank anticipates strong third-quarter investment banking and trading revenues, investors are wary of slowing earnings growth and macroeconomic ri

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MarketBeat • Sep 16, 2026
Dollar General Q3 EPS Estimate Boosted by Zacks Research

Zacks Research has increased its Q3 FY2027 EPS estimate for Dollar General to $1.41 from $1.37, and its full-year FY2027 estimate to $7.70, reflecting improved long-term earnings expectations. Despite a strong prior quarter where Dollar General exceeded EPS and revenue estimates, the stock has opened at $124.63, below the average analyst target of $135.46, with a consensus "Hold" rating. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, yielding 1.9%.

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Investing.com South Africa • Sep 16, 2026
JB Hunt shares drop 9% on rare profit warning By Investing.com

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc. shares dropped significantly after the company issued an unusual earnings warning, projecting a 5% to 10% decline in second to third-quarter earnings. The company cited rising costs, particularly higher fuel prices and surcharges, as the primary reasons for the negative outlook despite an otherwise upbeat discussion on freight market fundamentals. This rare intra-quarter guidance caused a premarket decline of as much as 9% in its stock.

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