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MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. $AMD Shares Sold by Sheets Smith Wealth Management

Sheets Smith Wealth Management reduced its stake in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) by 19.1% during the second quarter, selling 1,984 shares. This transaction is contrasted by several other institutional investors, such as BlackRock Inc. and State Street Corp, who increased their holdings in the semiconductor manufacturer. The article also provides a summary of recent analyst ratings, financial performance, and positive, neutral, and negative news sentiment surrounding AMD.

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MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
Van ECK Associates Corp Raises Holdings in Devon Energy Corporation $DVN

Van ECK Associates Corp increased its stake in Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) by 23.0% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 188,254 shares valued at $7.779 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the company. Analysts currently rate Devon Energy as a "Moderate Buy" with a consensus price target of $59.23.

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CNBC • Sep 2, 2026
Meta settlement could clear the way for new AI product launches, Morgan Stanley says

Meta's recent $18 billion settlement in a lawsuit concerning its platforms' design features for younger users is seen by some analysts, including Morgan Stanley, as a potential catalyst for the accelerated launch of new AI products. While Morgan Stanley believes that such substantial legal resolutions often precede innovation waves from tech giants, Needham maintains a "hold" rating on Meta stock, citing concerns about the company's "strategy diffusion" across too many different initiatives. The

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MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Sells 40,376 Shares of Merck & Co., Inc. $MRK

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. has reduced its stake in Merck & Co., Inc. by 9.5%, selling 40,376 shares but still holding 386,735 shares valued at approximately $49.7 million. Despite this sale, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus for Merck with an average price target of $147.60, as the company reported strong quarterly revenues of $16.61 billion, exceeding expectations, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share. Institutional investors collectively own 76.07% of

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MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Acquires 1,213,390 Shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. $MAA

UBS AM, a unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC, significantly increased its stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA) by 15,892.5% in the second quarter, acquiring an additional 1,213,390 shares. This purchase brings their total holdings to 1,221,025 shares, valued at approximately $169.65 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in MAA, while analysts have given the stock a "Hold" average rating with a consensus target price of $144.69.

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MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Buys 6,223,902 Shares of Kimco Realty Corporation $KIM

UBS AM, a business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC, significantly increased its stake in Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE:KIM) during the second quarter, purchasing over 6.2 million additional shares. This acquisition brings their total holdings to more than 6.3 million shares, valued at approximately $159.8 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Kimco Realty, which recently announced an increase in its quarterly dividend and reported earnings that surpas

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MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Grows Holdings in NVR, Inc. $NVR

UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its stake in NVR, Inc. by 1.5% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 21,595 shares valued at approximately $147.1 million. Institutional investors collectively own 83.67% of NVR's stock, with notable new positions taken by Berkshire Hathaway, BlackRock, and Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management. Despite analysts maintaining a "Hold" rating and a recent 10.5% year-over-year revenue decline, director George Oliver also acquired additional share

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MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
Jupiter Topco LLC Acquires New Shares in Citizens Financial Group, Inc. $CFG

Jupiter Topco LLC recently acquired a new position of 51,513 shares in Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:CFG) during the second quarter, valued at approximately $3.61 million. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc., Geode Capital Management LLC, and Morgan Stanley also adjusted their holdings in the bank. The article also provides details on CFG's stock performance, recent earnings, dividend announcement, and analyst ratings, with the company currently holding a "Moderate Buy" consensus

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MarketBeat • Sep 1, 2026
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Takes $7.21 Million Position in Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. $ARE

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company has acquired a new stake of 136,483 shares in Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE), valued at approximately $7.21 million. This purchase gives the company a 0.08% ownership of the real estate investment trust. Despite significant institutional ownership, analysts maintain a cautious outlook with a "Reduce" rating for ARE and a consensus price target of $52.85.

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