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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
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

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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

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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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MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Has $174.64 Million Stake in Best Buy Co., Inc. $BBY

UBS AM, a unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC, decreased its stake in Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) by 11.7% in Q2, but still holds 2,301,505 shares valued at $174.64 million. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Best Buy. Analysts have a mixed view on BBY, with an average "Hold" rating and a price target of $85.40, following its recent earnings beat and dividend announcement.

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MarketBeat • Sep 2, 2026
32,631 Shares in Darden Restaurants, Inc. $DRI Purchased by Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio

The Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio has acquired 32,631 shares of Darden Restaurants (DRI) valued at approximately $6.7 million during the second quarter. Institutional investors collectively own 93.64% of the company, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average price target of $230.50. Darden also reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding estimates, and increased its quarterly dividend.

Markets
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
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. $AMD is UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC's 8th Largest Position

UBS Asset Management Americas LLC reduced its stake in Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) by 8.6% in Q2, making AMD its 8th largest position. Despite this reduction, other institutional investors increased their holdings, with hedge funds and institutional investors owning 71.34% of the company. AMD reported strong earnings, beating analyst estimates, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus target price of $553.72.

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

UBS AM, a business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC, increased its stake in Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) by 19.6% during the second quarter, now owning 1,450,333 shares valued at $175,418,000. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc. and Pzena Investment Management LLC also significantly increased their holdings. The article details analyst ratings, with a consensus "Hold" and an average price target of $130.36, and reports Dollar Tree's recent strong earnings and a $2.50 bi

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