Meeder Advisory Services Inc. boosted its position in shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 5.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 166,015 shares of the software giant's stock after buying an additional 8,153 shares during the quarter. Microsoft accounts for approximately ...
Meeder Advisory Services Inc. boosted its position in shares of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) by 5.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 166,015 shares of the software giant's stock after buying an additional 8,153 shares during the quarter. Microsoft accounts for approximately 4.0% of Meeder Advisory Services Inc.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 5th largest position. Meeder Advisory Services Inc.'s holdings in Microsoft were worth $85,987,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Get Microsoft alerts: Sign Up Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC grew its stake in Microsoft by 51.3% during the 2nd quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 59 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Microsoft during the third quarter worth approximately $38,000. University of Illinois Foundation purchased a new position in Microsoft during the second quarter valued at approximately $50,000. LSV Asset Management acquired a new position in Microsoft in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Finally, Westend Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Microsoft by 71.2% in the 3rd quarter. Westend Capital Management LLC now owns 125 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $65,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the period. 71.13% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Trending Headlines about Microsoft Here are the key news stories impacting Microsoft this week: Analyst Ratings Changes MSFT has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings restated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of Microsoft in a research note on Thu...
Forum Financial Management LP increased its holdings in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 5.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 328,004 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after purchasing an additional 15,950 shares during the period. Apple accounts for 1.1% of Forum Financial Managem...
Forum Financial Management LP increased its holdings in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 5.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 328,004 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after purchasing an additional 15,950 shares during the period. Apple accounts for 1.1% of Forum Financial Management LP's investment portfolio, making the stock its 13th biggest position. Forum Financial Management LP's holdings in Apple were worth $83,520,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Get Apple alerts: Sign Up Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Apple in the 2nd quarter valued at about $38,942,255,000. Nuveen LLC purchased a new position in Apple in the first quarter valued at approximately $17,472,482,000. PKS Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in Apple by 98,917.0% during the second quarter. PKS Advisory Services LLC now owns 57,956,620 shares of the iPhone maker's stock valued at $12,106,000 after buying an additional 57,898,088 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Apple by 20,464.8% during the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 27,069,029 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $5,553,753,000 after buying an additional 26,937,401 shares during the period. Finally, Northern Trust Corp increased its position in shares of Apple by 13.3% in the fourth quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 171,385,531 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $42,918,365,000 after acquiring an additional 20,079,472 shares in the last quarter. 67.73% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Insider Activity at Apple In related news, insider Chris Kondo sold 3,752 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $2...
First Horizon Corp bought a new position in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 117,331 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $60,772,000. Microsoft accounts for about 2.9% of First Horizon Corp's investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest holding. Get M...
First Horizon Corp bought a new position in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 117,331 shares of the software giant's stock, valued at approximately $60,772,000. Microsoft accounts for about 2.9% of First Horizon Corp's investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest holding. Get Microsoft alerts: Sign Up Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC grew its holdings in Microsoft by 51.3% during the 2nd quarter. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC now owns 59 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new position in Microsoft during the third quarter worth $38,000. LSV Asset Management purchased a new position in shares of Microsoft during the 4th quarter worth about $44,000. University of Illinois Foundation purchased a new position in shares of Microsoft during the second quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Finally, ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC grew its position in Microsoft by 155.7% in the 1st quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 156 shares of the software giant's stock valued at $59,000 after acquiring an additional 95 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.13% of the company's stock. Insider Activity at Microsoft In related news, EVP Takeshi Numoto sold 2,850 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $478.72, for a total transaction of $1,364,352.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 55,782 shares of the company's stock, valued at $26,703,959.04. The trade was a 4.86% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which...
Monument Group Wealth Advisors LLC lowered its holdings in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 37.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,527 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after selling 2,119 shares during the period. Apple comprises 0.5% of Monument Group Wealth Advisors LLC's holdings, makin...
Monument Group Wealth Advisors LLC lowered its holdings in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 37.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,527 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after selling 2,119 shares during the period. Apple comprises 0.5% of Monument Group Wealth Advisors LLC's holdings, making the stock its 12th biggest holding. Monument Group Wealth Advisors LLC's holdings in Apple were worth $898,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Get Apple alerts: Sign Up Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Apple in the 2nd quarter worth about $38,942,255,000. Nuveen LLC bought a new stake in Apple during the first quarter worth approximately $17,472,482,000. PKS Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Apple by 98,917.0% during the 2nd quarter. PKS Advisory Services LLC now owns 57,956,620 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $12,106,000 after buying an additional 57,898,088 shares during the period. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Apple by 20,464.8% in the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 27,069,029 shares of the iPhone maker's stock valued at $5,553,753,000 after purchasing an additional 26,937,401 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northern Trust Corp grew its holdings in Apple by 13.3% in the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 171,385,531 shares of the iPhone maker's stock valued at $42,918,365,000 after buying an additional 20,079,472 shares during the last quarter. 67.73% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Apple Stock Performance AAPL opened at $259.48 on Monday. The business's 50-day moving average price is $268.38 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $252.01. Apple Inc. has a 1 year low of $169.21 and a 1 year high of $288.62. The company has a market capitalization ...
There are some red flags with this stock that investors shouldn't ignore. Many investors are excited about the prospects of quantum computing. The technology is touted as having the potential to lead to new drug discoveries, improved artificial intelligence (AI) models, advancements in materials science, and more. And one company that has benefited immensely from the surge in quantum computing int...
There are some red flags with this stock that investors shouldn't ignore. Many investors are excited about the prospects of quantum computing. The technology is touted as having the potential to lead to new drug discoveries, improved artificial intelligence (AI) models, advancements in materials science, and more. And one company that has benefited immensely from the surge in quantum computing interest is D-Wave Quantum (QBTS 8.61%). Its share price is up by about 1,600% over the past three years. But as impressive as that stock surge has been, as of the close of trading Friday, D-Wave's stock was also down by about 38% over the past three months, which might have some investors wondering whether now is a good time to buy or whether the stock has further to fall. Here's what potential investors should know. Why some investors are optimistic about D-Wave Given D-Wave's huge price gains over the past few years, it's worth taking a minute to explain precisely why some investors are so excited about the stock. The biggest reason may be that quantum computing is viewed by many as holding significant promise to be a game-changing technology. For example, consulting firm McKinsey estimates its market size will reach $100 billion by 2035. And with the potential for it to improve current AI models, many investors anticipate these two trends converging into one tech megatrend in the coming years. For D-Wave specifically, there have been catalysts propelling it. For instance, its revenue doubled in the third quarter of 2025, and the company signed several commercial and research customers. Some other quantum computing companies are struggling to increase their revenue, so it's clearly a good sign that D-Wave's top line is improving. Expand NYSE : QBTS D-Wave Quantum Today's Change ( -8.61 %) $ -2.00 Current Price $ 21.22 Key Data Points Market Cap $7.9B Day's Range $ 20.70 - $ 23.15 52wk Range $ 4.45 - $ 46.75 Volume 31M Avg Vol 36M Gross Margin 82.82 % It also has significant...
Katie McCabe is likely to leave Arsenal when her contract expires this summer, with no new deal on the table after what sources have described as “very respectful discussions” about her future. Arsenal regard McCabe as a club legend, the left-back having been there for just over 10 years and helped them become world and European champions, but they plan to refresh this summer with younger players....
Katie McCabe is likely to leave Arsenal when her contract expires this summer, with no new deal on the table after what sources have described as “very respectful discussions” about her future. Arsenal regard McCabe as a club legend, the left-back having been there for just over 10 years and helped them become world and European champions, but they plan to refresh this summer with younger players. McCabe, 30, wants to continue starting routinely at the top level, and carry on winning trophies. Arsenal are understood to be targeting a summer move for the Barcelona and Spain full-back Ona Batlle, as first reported by the Athletic. Batlle is almost four years younger than McCabe and sources have indicated that talks are progressing well with a view to her signing a pre-contract agreement. She was part of the Barcelona side that reached last year’s Champions League final against Arsenal in Lisbon. McCabe is a fan favourite at Arsenal and her exit would be a highly emotional for her and the club. Neither Arsenal nor the player’s representatives wished to comment on her future. The Republic of Ireland international helped Arsenal win the Women’s Super League in 2019 and has been a core part of their team for much of the modern, professional era, winning an FA Cup in 2016 and three League Cups, before last season’s Champions League triumph and Sunday’s victory in the inaugural Champions Cup. McCabe played the game as Arsenal won 3-2 against Corinthians in extra time. McCabe has been voted Arsenal’s player of the season twice, in 2021 and 2023, and played in every match of their victorious Champions League run. The prospect of one of the world’s best left-backs being available on a free has not gone unnoticed by an extensive list of clubs and there are understood to be WSL and American NWSL sides interested.
Mainland investors faced difficult decisions as gold and silver prices extended their rout on Monday in domestic trading, with some rushing to buy the dip ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday and others retreating to the sidelines. Shanghai silver futures dropped 17 per cent to 24,832 yuan (US$3,572) per kilogram as of 2pm, while gold futures declined more than 15 per cent. The UBS SDIC Silver Futu...
Mainland investors faced difficult decisions as gold and silver prices extended their rout on Monday in domestic trading, with some rushing to buy the dip ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday and others retreating to the sidelines. Shanghai silver futures dropped 17 per cent to 24,832 yuan (US$3,572) per kilogram as of 2pm, while gold futures declined more than 15 per cent. The UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund, a Shenzhen-listed open-ended fund that mainly tracks Shanghai silver futures prices for Chinese retail investors, fell around 10 per cent. Advertisement A global rout on Friday saw silver plunge 26 per cent and gold drop 9 per cent “immediately” after US President Donald Trump nominated as Fed chairman Kevin Warsh, who recently advocated for lower policy rates, according to Brian Levitt, chief global market strategist at Invesco. The announcement helped strengthen the US dollar. “I am watching the gold price closely this morning,” said Agnes Yang, a 30-year-old retail investor in Guangzhou. “As long as the price keeps falling, I will keep buying gold gram by gram. It will definitely pick up again.” Advertisement She bought 15 grams of gold on Monday morning, spending about 16,000 yuan. A middle-aged customer in Beijing, who spent more than 200,000 yuan on 200 grams on Saturday, told Chinese media that he regarded gold as a store of value and was not concerned about short-term price swings.
Hong Kong has its mojo back. The city’s economy grew 3.5 per cent last year, the fastest pace since 2021, according to an advanced estimate published by the Census and Statistics Department on January 30. A sharp increase in exports , the unexpected driver of growth in many Asian economies last year, was a key factor in Hong Kong’s resurgence. The rebound was underpinned by the dramatic revival in...
Hong Kong has its mojo back. The city’s economy grew 3.5 per cent last year, the fastest pace since 2021, according to an advanced estimate published by the Census and Statistics Department on January 30. A sharp increase in exports , the unexpected driver of growth in many Asian economies last year, was a key factor in Hong Kong’s resurgence. The rebound was underpinned by the dramatic revival in the city’s capital markets. Share sales nearly quadrupled last year to more than US$73 billion through initial public offerings, placements and block trades. This made Hong Kong the top fundraising spot in Asia for the first time since 2013, coming in just behind the United States in the global ranking, according to Bloomberg data. The Hang Seng Index gained more than 30 per cent last year, with mainland Chinese households and institutions accounting for a quarter of daily turnover on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Advertisement HSBC said that “Hong Kong is undergoing a significant transformation in its economic identity. Once recognised as the primary gateway for foreign capital flowing into mainland China, the city is now repositioning itself as a crucial conduit for mainland Chinese capital and enterprises venturing into the world outside.” This is one of the reasons confidence in the recovery of the city’s property market , especially the residential sector, has increased significantly since the middle of last year. Presenting its forecast for the industry on December 10, JLL said that “after a six-year correction that began in late 2019, Hong Kong’s property market has turned the corner, with office leasing and housing markets leading the recovery”. Advertisement Morgan Stanley is more bullish. In a report on January 5, the bank predicted that 2026 would be the first year since 2018 when Hong Kong house prices, office rents in the Central district and retail sales all registered growth in annualised terms. It said the housing market would be the outperformer, with seco...
Hero British Bus Driver Fired For Stopping Thief And Protecting Passenger Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, In a nation where self-defense is apparently a fireable offense, Mark Hehir, a dedicated London bus driver, has been hailed as a hero by the public but sacked by his employer for daring to chase down a thief who snatched a passenger’s necklace. This absurdity highlights how the UK...
Hero British Bus Driver Fired For Stopping Thief And Protecting Passenger Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, In a nation where self-defense is apparently a fireable offense, Mark Hehir, a dedicated London bus driver, has been hailed as a hero by the public but sacked by his employer for daring to chase down a thief who snatched a passenger’s necklace. This absurdity highlights how the UK’s bureaucratic overlords prioritize corporate protocols over actual justice, leaving ordinary citizens vulnerable to rampant crime while the establishment looks the other way. Hehir’s act of bravery, which even the police deemed “proportionate and necessary,” has sparked petitions, fundraisers, and widespread fury online. But in today’s Britain, where globalist policies have eroded basic freedoms, punishing the good guys seems to be the new normal—echoing a broader decline that sees literal convicted terrorists eyeing political power while heroes like Hehir get the boot. A thief stole a necklace A bus driver caught the thief and got the necklace back British Police arrested the Bus Driver and he got sacked. The UK isn't a real place at this point pic.twitter.com/I0uI0mJgQH — Basil the Great (@BasilTheGreat) January 30, 2026 The incident unfolded on June 25, 2024, aboard the 206 bus route in northwest London. A man boarded, shoved past a female passenger, and ripped a necklace from her neck before fleeing. Hehir, 62, didn’t hesitate—he pursued the thief for about 200 meters, retrieved the jewelry after a scuffle, and returned it to the distressed woman. But the story didn’t end there. The thief returned to the bus, allegedly to “apologize” according to Metroline, the bus company. Hehir insists the man threw the first punch, prompting him to retaliate in self-defense and restrain the assailant until police arrived. Both were arrested, but authorities quickly cleared Hehir, with a detective noting the force used was justified “in the defence of himself and the female passenge...
Thiel Macro, a hedge fund led by Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, has a significant percentage of its portfolio invested in Apple and Microsoft. Billionaire Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist and entrepreneur, is best known for his role in co-founding Palantir Technologies. He still owns more than 3% of the company's Class A shares, as well as 30% of the Class B shares and 33% of the...
Thiel Macro, a hedge fund led by Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, has a significant percentage of its portfolio invested in Apple and Microsoft. Billionaire Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist and entrepreneur, is best known for his role in co-founding Palantir Technologies. He still owns more than 3% of the company's Class A shares, as well as 30% of the Class B shares and 33% of the Class F shares. Thiel also runs a hedge fund, Thiel Macro, that manages $74 million. He made some interesting trades in the third quarter. First, he sold shares of Nvidia and Tesla, closing his position in the former, and trimming his position in the latter. Second, he added shares of Apple (AAPL +0.47%) and Microsoft (MSFT 0.83%) Those two artificial intelligence (AI) stocks account for 61% of the hedge fund's assets: 27% in Apple and 34% in Microsoft. Of course, the portfolio itself represents a microscopic percentage of Thiel's $26 billion net worth, but the position sizing still points to high conviction in both companies. Apple: 27% of Thiel Macro's portfolio Apple has cultivated a reputation for premium consumer electronics devices because of design expertise that spans hardware, software, and services. Particularly important is its ability to design custom semiconductors, which improve performance and power efficiency of its iPhone, iPad, and Mac products, and help the company control costs. Apple reported strong financial results in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 (ended Dec. 27), beating estimates on the top and bottom lines. Revenue increased 16% to $143.7 billion despite tariffs, driven by strong growth in the iPhone and services segments. Also, sales in China increased 38% after declining during the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, GAAP net income increased 18% to $2.84 per diluted share. Recently, Apple said it will use Alphabet's Gemini models to bring artificial intelligence (AI) features to its voice assistant Siri, abandoning plans to build the large lang...
CGinspiration/E+ via Getty Images The HCOB Spain Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded at 49.2 in January, down from 49.6 in December and below estimates of 49.9. "Spain’s manufacturing sector has entered the new year on a weak footing. December’s disappointing PMI figures had already raised the question of whether the downturn was merely a temporary setback or the beginning of a more ...
CGinspiration/E+ via Getty Images The HCOB Spain Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded at 49.2 in January, down from 49.6 in December and below estimates of 49.9. "Spain’s manufacturing sector has entered the new year on a weak footing. December’s disappointing PMI figures had already raised the question of whether the downturn was merely a temporary setback or the beginning of a more persistent soft patch. The January data now suggests that the latter is more likely. Although production has stabilized, the deterioration in demand conditions is becoming increasingly concerning. Both domestic and foreign new orders declined further, despite already subdued levels. Notably, many panelists attribute the softer demand environment to ongoing global uncertainty, a factor that already weighs heavily on manufacturers in Germany, France, and Italy throughout the past years." said Jonas Feldhusen, Junior Economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank. More on Spain EWP: Moderating Inflation, AI Investments, And American Tensions Bode Well For Spain EWP: Spanish Stocks To Benefit From Solid GDP Growth In 2026 Spain's economy expected to grow 0.8% in Q4, inflation fell to 2.4% in January Spain's service sector growth hits 12-month high in December Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on iShares MSCI Spain ETF
Key Points Meta Platforms' ad revenue climbed in Q4, powered by its AI models. Meanwhile, growth is expected to accelerate meaningfully in Q1. The stock is still attractively valued, even after the jump in its stock price. 10 stocks we like better than Meta Platforms › Shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) surged after the social media company reported strong Q4 results that easily surpassed ana...
Key Points Meta Platforms' ad revenue climbed in Q4, powered by its AI models. Meanwhile, growth is expected to accelerate meaningfully in Q1. The stock is still attractively valued, even after the jump in its stock price. 10 stocks we like better than Meta Platforms › Shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) surged after the social media company reported strong Q4 results that easily surpassed analyst estimates and issued upbeat guidance. Going into its report, the stock was basically flat over the past year. With the stock gaining some momentum, let's take a closer look at its report and guidance to see if Meta's stock is a buy. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Full speed ahead Investors have been worried about Meta's capital expenditures (capex). However, the company did not back down, upping it to a range of $115 billion to $135 billion for 2026. That's a big jump from the already hefty $72.2 billion it spent in 2025. The funds will mostly be directed toward its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts. However, it did say that losses at its Reality Labs division will be similar to those in 2025 and should peak this year. Image source: Getty Images. Meanwhile, Meta's core business continues to hum along. Revenue for the quarter jumped 24% year over year to $59.9 billion, while adjusted EPS rose by 11% to $8.88. Analysts were expecting revenue of $58.6 billion and adjusted EPS of $8.23, as compiled by LSEG. Advertising revenue also jumped 24%, coming in at $58.1 billion. Revenue at Reality Labs, which is home to Meta's metaverse and its augmented reality headsets and smart glasses, fell 12% year over year to $955 million. Operating income from its social media apps increased by 9% to $30.8 billion, while Reality Labs posted a loss of $6 billion versus $5 billion a year earlier. Meta's advertising growth was driven by an 18% increase in ad impressions and a 6% rise in ...
AstraZeneca has announced plans to invest more than 100 billion yuan ($14.39 billion) in China by 2030, a significant expansion of its research and manufacturing footprint in the pharmaceutical giant’s second-largest market. The commitment was announced following a visit to Beijing by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, underscoring the company’s efforts to entrench itself in China even as it naviga...
AstraZeneca has announced plans to invest more than 100 billion yuan ($14.39 billion) in China by 2030, a significant expansion of its research and manufacturing footprint in the pharmaceutical giant’s second-largest market. The commitment was announced following a visit to Beijing by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, underscoring the company’s efforts to entrench itself in China even as it navigates a complex geopolitical landscape involving Washington and London. Pascal Soriot, AstraZeneca’s chief executive, described the move as a new chapter for the company’s development in the country.