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MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Boosts Stock Position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) by 2.4% in the second quarter, bringing its total to 200,598 shares valued at approximately $66.3 million. Institutional investors now own 95.9% of Hilton's outstanding stock. Hilton recently reported quarterly EPS of $2.29, beating estimates, with revenue up 6.5% year-over-year, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $353.82.

Earnings
MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio Buys New Stake in Expand Energy Corporation $EXE

The Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio has acquired a new stake in Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE), purchasing 77,635 shares valued at approximately $7.08 million during the second quarter. This move is part of broader institutional interest, with several other large investors also establishing new positions in the company. Expand Energy recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend, while insider activity showed CEO Mic

Markets
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

Earnings
MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Reduces Stock Position in Citigroup Inc. $C

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. decreased its stake in Citigroup Inc. by 14.8% during the second quarter, selling 110,514 shares and retaining 637,555 shares valued at $89.23 million. Meanwhile, other institutional investors like Geode Capital Management LLC, Franklin Resources Inc., Fisher Asset Management LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, and Norges Bank increased their holdings in Citigroup, indicating mixed institutional sentiment. Citigroup recently reported strong earnings, topping a

Earnings
MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio Purchases New Position in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. $IFF

The Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio has acquired a new stake in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) during the second quarter, purchasing 79,004 shares valued at approximately $6.26 million. This move is part of broader institutional investment, as other firms have also adjusted their IFF holdings, bringing institutional ownership to 96.02%. The article also highlights IFF's recent financial performance, including an EPS and revenue miss, a new $2.5 billion share repurchase

Markets
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

Earnings
MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Acquires 4,811 Shares of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its stake in Goldman Sachs by 5.2% in Q2 2026, acquiring 4,811 shares to bring its total holdings to 97,699 shares valued at $98.81 million. Goldman Sachs reported strong financial results, including EPS of $20.98 and revenue of $20.34 billion, significantly exceeding analyst estimates. The company also raised its quarterly dividend from $4.50 to $5.00 per share, and analysts currently hold a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average pric

Earnings
MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio Buys New Holdings in F5, Inc. $FFIV

The Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio has acquired a new stake in F5, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFIV), purchasing 17,511 shares valued at approximately $7.28 million in the second quarter. This move is part of broader institutional investor activity, with several other large investors also modifying their holdings in F5. Despite some insider selling, the network technology company reported strong quarterly earnings, surpassing analyst expectations, and maintains a "Hold" consensus rating among analy

Earnings
MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Has $108.50 Million Holdings in Global Payments Inc. $GPN

UBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC, increased its stake in Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) by 4.1% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to $108.50 million. The article details other institutional investments in Global Payments, recent analyst ratings, the company's financial performance, and its recent dividend announcement. Global Payments is described as a global provider of payment technology and software solutions.

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