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MarketBeat • Sep 9, 2026
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Invests $11.19 Million in Leidos Holdings, Inc. $LDOS

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al has acquired a new stake of 108,650 shares, valued at $11.19 million, in Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS) during the second quarter. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in Leidos, and the company currently has an average analyst rating of "Hold" with a target price of $162.93. Additionally, recent insider selling by directors Gary May and Noel Geer has been reported.

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Kalkine • Sep 8, 2026
James Hardie Industries Applies to Quote 6,508 CDIs Issued Under Employee Incentive Scheme

James Hardie Industries PLC (ASX:JHX) has applied to the ASX to quote 6,508 CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) issued under an employee incentive scheme. These CDIs, with an issue price of USD 0.68420000 per security and an issue date of September 3, 2026, were converted from restricted stock units. Following this quotation, the total number of quoted JHX CDIs will rise to 296,581,193, with the issuance complying with Listing Rule 7.2 Exception 13.

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Yahoo Finance • Sep 8, 2026
Amgen Shares Fall as Investors Assess Novartis Lp(a) Trial Result and BMO Downgrade

Amgen's shares dropped by 4.7% in premarket trading following Novartis' announcement of a Phase III trial failure for its Lp(a)-lowering treatment, pelacarsen, and a downgrade from BMO Capital. While Amgen is developing its own Lp(a)-targeting therapy, olpasiran, the Novartis outcome has raised investor questions about the efficacy of Lp(a) reduction in preventing cardiovascular events. BMO Capital downgraded Amgen due to its significant year-to-date share price increase and potential future hea

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Yahoo Finance • Sep 8, 2026
Is State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The article analyzes the State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), an industrials ETF launched in 2006. It discusses XHB's smart beta strategy, low expense ratio of 0.35%, and its exposure primarily to the Consumer Discretionary sector with top holdings like Owens Corning. The ETF has shown modest performance recently and is considered a high-risk option compared to its peers.

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Yahoo Finance UK • Sep 8, 2026
Is Invesco Dorsey Wright Emerging Markets Momentum ETF (PIE) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The Invesco Dorsey Wright Emerging Markets Momentum ETF (PIE), launched in 2007, is a smart beta ETF focused on broad emerging markets. It tracks the Dorsey Wright Emerging Markets Technical Leaders Index and has accumulated over $256 million in assets. While PIE has shown strong year-to-date and 12-month performance (around 45%), its expense ratio of 0.90% is considered high compared to alternatives like VWO and IEMG, which offer lower costs and similar exposure.

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MarketBeat • Sep 8, 2026
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Invests $34.24 Million in eBay Inc. $EBAY

Virginia Retirement Systems recently invested $34.24 million in eBay Inc. by acquiring 306,408 shares, highlighting institutional interest in the e-commerce giant. Other major institutional investors like California State Teachers Retirement System and BlackRock Inc. also hold significant stakes. eBay reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, with EPS of $1.60 and revenue of $3.13 billion, while maintaining a "Hold" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $117.24

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MarketBeat • Sep 8, 2026
Wellington Management Group LLP Raises Stake in Fiverr International $FVRR

Wellington Management Group LLP increased its stake in Fiverr International by 16.5% during the second quarter, now owning 1.27 million shares valued at $13.1 million. Other institutional investors also expanded their positions, bringing total institutional ownership to 59%. Despite this, Fiverr's shares opened near their 52-week low at $9.23, and analysts maintain a cautious "Reduce" rating with a consensus price target of $16.25.

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MarketBeat • Sep 8, 2026
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Purchases New Position in Ulta Beauty Inc. $ULTA

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al has acquired a new position in Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA), purchasing 73,220 shares valued at approximately $33.02 million. This move highlights significant institutional interest, with other hedge funds also increasing their holdings in the specialty retailer. The article also provides details on Ulta Beauty's recent financial performance, analyst ratings, and insider trading activity.

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MarketBeat • Sep 8, 2026
98,533 Shares in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. $DLR Bought by VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al

Virginia Retirement Systems acquired 98,533 shares of Digital Realty Trust (DLR) for approximately $17.7 million in the second quarter, making it a new stake. Institutional investors collectively own 99.71% of the company, and analysts have a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $219.45. Despite strong revenue growth, the company reported below-consensus EPS but declared a $1.22 quarterly dividend.

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