Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview When I previously covered the Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund ( FFC ), I issued a hold rating due to the high leverage and limited growth potential at the time. A big issue I had was the higher interest rate environment that limited the growth potential of the fund. While the Fed has initiated several smaller cuts through ...
Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview When I previously covered the Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund ( FFC ), I issued a hold rating due to the high leverage and limited growth potential at the time. A big issue I had was the higher interest rate environment that limited the growth potential of the fund. While the Fed has initiated several smaller cuts through 2025, it appears that we may remain in a 'higher for longer' environment. This is a unique circumstance where income-focused funds aren't able to effectively offset this period of volatility within the equity markets. The fund has issued an updated annual report that prompted me to reassess the overall value proposition at this time. Since my last coverage, FFC's discount to NAV has increased as the fund pulled back from its prior highs. The fund now trades at a discount to NAV of 10.06%, which is much larger than the five-year average discount to NAV of 4.15%. However, this larger discount doesn't automatically mean that this is a good time for accumulation. Instead, I believe that the growing discount is a direct reflection of the headwinds that the fund may continue to face over the next twelve months. While there's certainly a chance that macro conditions improve for the fund, there's also a chance that higher interest rates continue to put pressure on the debt markets. CEF Data FFC now offers investors a starting dividend yield of 7.8% and issues those payouts on a monthly basis. The reporting reveals that the fund is able to generate sufficient earnings to support payouts, but there are some tradeoffs that investors should consider. I believe that the fund may be under the threat of a dividend cut over the next twelve months if the debt market continues to worsen. Fund Strategy: Financial Focused According to the latest fact sheet , FFC has total net assets of $850.9M that are spread across a diverse range of income-producing securities. The fund's primary objective i...
Strategic Investment Advisors MI lessened its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 5.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 75,335 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after selling 3,929 shares during the quarter. Apple comprises about 1.5% of Strategic Investment Advisors MI's holdings,...
Strategic Investment Advisors MI lessened its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 5.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 75,335 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after selling 3,929 shares during the quarter. Apple comprises about 1.5% of Strategic Investment Advisors MI's holdings, making the stock its 16th largest holding. Strategic Investment Advisors MI's holdings in Apple were worth $19,181,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Apple during the second quarter worth about $38,942,255,000. Nuveen LLC bought a new position in Apple during the 1st quarter valued at $17,472,482,000. PKS Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in shares of Apple by 98,917.0% in the 2nd quarter. PKS Advisory Services LLC now owns 57,956,620 shares of the iPhone maker's stock valued at $12,106,000 after purchasing an additional 57,898,088 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in 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 worth $5,553,753,000 after purchasing an additional 26,937,401 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northern Trust Corp lifted its holdings in Apple by 13.3% during the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 171,385,531 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $42,918,365,000 after buying an additional 20,079,472 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.73% of the company's stock. Get Apple alerts: Sign Up Key Headlines Impacting Apple Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week: Analysts Set New Price Targets AAPL has been the topic of several research reports. KGI Securities raised Apple to an "outperform" rating and set a $306.00 pri...
It's not that uncommon to see what used to be the best investment opportunities eventually turn into the worst. This e-commerce enterprise's shares rocketed 2,160% higher during the five-year period leading up to their peak in November 2021. Since that record was achieved, though, they've crashed 82% (as of March 18). Has this become a top undervalued growth stock to buy in 2026? A past winner has...
It's not that uncommon to see what used to be the best investment opportunities eventually turn into the worst. This e-commerce enterprise's shares rocketed 2,160% higher during the five-year period leading up to their peak in November 2021. Since that record was achieved, though, they've crashed 82% (as of March 18). Has this become a top undervalued growth stock to buy in 2026? A past winner has become a loser Etsy (ETSY 3.51%) used to be one of the hottest growth stocks in the market. Between 2016 and 2021, its revenue increased at a compound annual rate of 44.9%, driven by robust online shopping activity before and during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. It went from a $30 million net loss to $494 million of net income during that time. To say that the company's growth has underwhelmed in recent years would be putting it lightly. Consumer behavior has normalized since the health crisis lockdown. And economic conditions have created a turbulent environment, with inflationary pressures and general macro uncertainty on the minds of shoppers. Etsy's core marketplace registered gross merchandise sales (GMS) of $10.5 billion in 2025. It appears to have stabilized, as management believes this metric will grow a bit in 2026. That's encouraging. However, this doesn't take away from the fact that last year's GMS total was 14% below the number from 2021. Etsy's allure with buyers and sellers has steadily weakened over the past half-decade or so. This has pressured earnings. There's a new CEO, Kruti Patel Goyal, running the show. Her focus should be to return to sustainable GMS growth. But she certainly has her work cut out for her. Etsy is facing an uphill battle to drive more spending activity on the platform. Expand NYSE : ETSY Etsy Today's Change ( -3.51 %) $ -1.92 Current Price $ 52.84 Key Data Points Market Cap $5.1B Day's Range $ 52.32 - $ 54.67 52wk Range $ 40.05 - $ 76.52 Volume 3.4M Avg Vol 3.6M Gross Margin 71.64 % This consumer discretionary stock is deserve...
The United States-Israel war in Iran that began in late February has sent oil ( USO )( XLE ) prices soaring due to a major disruption of the global energy supply chain, as about 20% of the supply chain flows through the Strait of Hormuz. It is therefore expected that many industries whose input and operating costs are sensitive to oil and gas prices will likely experience some profit margin headwi...
The United States-Israel war in Iran that began in late February has sent oil ( USO )( XLE ) prices soaring due to a major disruption of the global energy supply chain, as about 20% of the supply chain flows through the Strait of Hormuz. It is therefore expected that many industries whose input and operating costs are sensitive to oil and gas prices will likely experience some profit margin headwinds, at least in the near term. As a result, the market reacts as it typically does to such circumstances: with a panicked attitude, sending several high-quality blue-chip dividend stocks, including United Parcel Service ( UPS ) and Amcor ( AMCR ), significantly lower. Data by YCharts However, I believe that this presents a highly compelling buying opportunity for long-term investors who are willing to wait out the noise by purchasing businesses with durable competitive moats, attractive and sustainable dividends, and long-term potential for margin expansion and ultimately substantial earnings per share and dividend per share growth. In this article, I will detail why. Global Logistics Resilience and Scale UPS is the world's largest package delivery company, with 460,000 employees spread over 200 countries and territories that deliver about 20.8 million packages. UPS operates across three business segments: United States domestic, international business, and supply chain solutions. Its healthcare business is a very important part of its supply chain solutions business, as it generated $11.2 billion in revenue in 2025 and is expected to continue growing moving forward. Needless to say, given its incredible size and geographic reach, UPS has a very difficult-to-replicate set of assets that provide integrated end-to-end logistic solutions. In fact, the airline of UPS alone is one of the largest in the world. Meanwhile, its decades of doing business across such a vast network give it a treasure trove of industry-specific data as well as the economies of scale necessary to fully...
Realty Income's (O 2.70%) pandemic bounce ended when the market experienced one of the most profound interest rate shocks in history. Even though it recovered some of its lost value over the last couple of years, it has pulled back now that the prospects for further interest rate cuts have dimmed. However, instead of selling the stock, now may be the time to stay the course in the monthly dividend...
Realty Income's (O 2.70%) pandemic bounce ended when the market experienced one of the most profound interest rate shocks in history. Even though it recovered some of its lost value over the last couple of years, it has pulled back now that the prospects for further interest rate cuts have dimmed. However, instead of selling the stock, now may be the time to stay the course in the monthly dividend company. Here's why. Realty Income's current state Realty Income owns more than 15,500 single-tenant, net leased properties. Investors tend to like such arrangements, as tenants cover the insurance, maintenance, and tax expenses, giving the company a steady revenue stream. Moreover, it tends to attract blue chip clients such as Dollar General, Wynn Resorts, and Tractor Supply, providing for a stable client base. Clients like these also keep its occupancy level at almost 99%. Also, interest rates did not stop it from making nearly $6.3 billion in additional property investments in 2025, and it is hitting the accelerator this year. Additionally, Realty Income seems to be getting favorable loan terms. In 2025, the company issued convertible senior notes with rates ranging from 3.375% to 5.125%, showing that low-cost capital continues to fund its expansion. Expand NYSE : O Realty Income Today's Change ( -2.70 %) $ -1.69 Current Price $ 60.95 Key Data Points Market Cap $57B Day's Range $ 60.60 - $ 62.60 52wk Range $ 50.71 - $ 67.94 Volume 10M Avg Vol 6.6M Gross Margin 48.73 % Dividend Yield 5.30 % Realty Income by the numbers Not surprisingly, that led to $5.75 billion in revenue in 2025, a 9% yearly increase. Although interest costs rose by almost 12%, Realty Income largely held the line on rising costs and expenses. Hence, the $1.06 billion in net income attributable to the company was 23% higher than year-ago levels. Still, because it is a real estate investment trust (REIT), funds from operations (FFO) income is arguably the more critical metric. FFO income does not deduct ...
Key Points This business was posting incredible gains earlier this decade, as its unique marketplace was a major draw for buyers and sellers. The new CEO's top priority should be to return the core platform to sustainable gross merchandise sales growth. Even with differentiated product offerings and the presence of a network effect, this consumer discretionary stock is a risky bet. 10 stocks we li...
Key Points This business was posting incredible gains earlier this decade, as its unique marketplace was a major draw for buyers and sellers. The new CEO's top priority should be to return the core platform to sustainable gross merchandise sales growth. Even with differentiated product offerings and the presence of a network effect, this consumer discretionary stock is a risky bet. 10 stocks we like better than Etsy › It's not that uncommon to see what used to be the best investment opportunities eventually turn into the worst. This e-commerce enterprise's shares rocketed 2,160% higher during the five-year period leading up to their peak in November 2021. Since that record was achieved, though, they've crashed 82% (as of March 18). Has this become a top undervalued growth stock to buy in 2026? Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » A past winner has become a loser Etsy (NYSE: ETSY) used to be one of the hottest growth stocks in the market. Between 2016 and 2021, its revenue increased at a compound annual rate of 44.9%, driven by robust online shopping activity before and during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. It went from a $30 million net loss to $494 million of net income during that time. To say that the company's growth has underwhelmed in recent years would be putting it lightly. Consumer behavior has normalized since the health crisis lockdown. And economic conditions have created a turbulent environment, with inflationary pressures and general macro uncertainty on the minds of shoppers. Etsy's core marketplace registered gross merchandise sales (GMS) of $10.5 billion in 2025. It appears to have stabilized, as management believes this metric will grow a bit in 2026. That's encouraging. However, this doesn't take away from the fact that last year's GMS total was 14% below the nu...
Most large-cap growth investors default to QQQ or VUG and never look back. That instinct is reasonable, but it has cost them returns over the past year. Fidelity Fundamental Large Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:FFLG) returned 27% over the trailing twelve months, while Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) returned 25% and Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VUG) returned 21% ... This Fidelity Growth ETF Is Quietly O...
Most large-cap growth investors default to QQQ or VUG and never look back. That instinct is reasonable, but it has cost them returns over the past year. Fidelity Fundamental Large Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:FFLG) returned 27% over the trailing twelve months, while Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) returned 25% and Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VUG) returned 21% ... This Fidelity Growth ETF Is Quietly Outperforming Just About Everything
China’s southern tech hub of Shenzhen has a new Communist Party chief, nearly six months after the city’s former party boss was promoted to provincial governor. State media announced on Sunday that Jin Lei, 56, had been appointed Shenzhen’s party chief as well as a member of the Guangdong provincial party committee and its standing committee. Jin, an economist and former official in the southweste...
China’s southern tech hub of Shenzhen has a new Communist Party chief, nearly six months after the city’s former party boss was promoted to provincial governor. State media announced on Sunday that Jin Lei, 56, had been appointed Shenzhen’s party chief as well as a member of the Guangdong provincial party committee and its standing committee. Jin, an economist and former official in the southwestern province of Sichuan, takes over from Meng Fanli, who had been in the position since April 2022. Advertisement Meng was promoted to Guangdong’s governor in October and retained the Shenzhen position until the naming of his replacement. Jin was born in the central province of Henan in 1970 and obtained a bachelor’s degree from Wuhan University’s political science department in 1992. Advertisement He was awarded a master’s degree in economics from Xiamen University in 2002, according to the Shenzhen-based Securities Times.
More than 13,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, a more-than-70-ton machine trundled like a tank on its caterpillar tracks for a tenth of a mile—sucking up potato-sized nodules of rock packed with copper, manganese, cobalt, and nickel. It was 2022, and that pilot run of a subsea harvester by a Canadian business, The Metals Company, was pronounced a success. The company is working to g...
More than 13,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, a more-than-70-ton machine trundled like a tank on its caterpillar tracks for a tenth of a mile—sucking up potato-sized nodules of rock packed with copper, manganese, cobalt, and nickel. It was 2022, and that pilot run of a subsea harvester by a Canadian business, The Metals Company, was pronounced a success. The company is working to get a green light to deploy similar machines for commercial harvesting over an area of 65,000 square kilometers, to extract over 600 million metric tons of nodules. There are riches on the ocean floor—round deposits made up of tightly packed layers of critical minerals that have long been out of reach. But not anymore. The pursuits of The Metals Company are among 31 initiatives by companies, governments and state-owned enterprises—including China, India, and the Republic of Nauru, a tiny island nation in the southwestern Pacific Ocean—to collect nodules for analysis and to test mining equipment. Read full article Comments
A $15 million IPO just spawned a ~$679 million company in two days, an almost unheard of scenario. Swarmer (NASDAQ:SWMR), a Ukrainian drone-autonomy software firm (now headquartered in Austin, Texas), closed its trading debut up 520% at $31 on March 18 after surging as much as 700% intraday, triggering multiple trading halts. By the following ... Swarmer’s 520% Debut Day Gain Masks a 2,161x Revenu...
A $15 million IPO just spawned a ~$679 million company in two days, an almost unheard of scenario. Swarmer (NASDAQ:SWMR), a Ukrainian drone-autonomy software firm (now headquartered in Austin, Texas), closed its trading debut up 520% at $31 on March 18 after surging as much as 700% intraday, triggering multiple trading halts. By the following ... Swarmer’s 520% Debut Day Gain Masks a 2,161x Revenue Multiple and No Analyst Coverage
Joe, 35 double quotation mark Once I really trusted Matt, I started to enjoy being more dominant Matt was the first person I’d dated who wasn’t gay. He told me early on that although he’d mainly had relationships with men, he had slept with as many women as men. I worried he wouldn’t feel fulfilled by me, that he would miss having sex with women, which I now know is the worst thing you can say to ...
Joe, 35 double quotation mark Once I really trusted Matt, I started to enjoy being more dominant Matt was the first person I’d dated who wasn’t gay. He told me early on that although he’d mainly had relationships with men, he had slept with as many women as men. I worried he wouldn’t feel fulfilled by me, that he would miss having sex with women, which I now know is the worst thing you can say to a bisexual person because it suggests they are less capable of monogamy. I was projecting my own insecurities on to his sexuality. There is a seven-year age gap between us, but if anything Matt is more mature than me. Outside the bedroom he’s the decisive alpha, so I like it when that dynamic flips during sex. I used to find control in submission. There’s a stigma about being a “bottom” – that it means giving up power – but really you’re still setting the terms. And once I really trusted Matt, I started to enjoy being more dominant. Sometimes when we’re having sex, I almost leave my body. double quotation mark Matt doesn’t have physical insecurities but he feels rejected when I’m busy My relationship history is pretty terrible. My first long-term boyfriend cheated on me and made cruel comments about my body. When I confronted him, he said: “Why would I want to have sex with you? You have a tiny dick.” I didn’t realise how guarded I had been until I met Matt. I still have body image issues, but Matt often tells me how much he fancies me. I have never felt more attractive. Matt doesn’t have physical insecurities, but he feels rejected when I’m busy. I have got better at reassuring him since we started couples therapy last summer. I was stressed at work, so we were only having sex about every 10 days. We spent a long time pointing fingers, but now I listen to how he feels instead of getting defensive. It took a while for Matt to trust me enough to top him, so I didn’t during the first year, then in the second it changed. We prefer oral because it feels more intimate. But Matt ...
2026-03-22 | ORCL SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz and Grossman, LLC Announces that Oracle Corporation Shareholders Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit! | NYSE:ORCL | Press Release Stockhouse
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UK House Of Lords Rams Through 'Abortion Up To Birth' Law; Only 1% Of Brits Approve Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, The unelected House of Lords in the UK has just voted to embed extreme abortion provisions into law, decriminalising terminations right up to birth. This comes despite clear polling evidence that only 1% of the British public supports the move, exposing a ruling class ut...
UK House Of Lords Rams Through 'Abortion Up To Birth' Law; Only 1% Of Brits Approve Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, The unelected House of Lords in the UK has just voted to embed extreme abortion provisions into law, decriminalising terminations right up to birth. This comes despite clear polling evidence that only 1% of the British public supports the move, exposing a ruling class utterly detached from the people it claims to serve. The change forms part of Clause 208 in the Crime and Policing Bill. It removes criminal liability for a woman acting in relation to her own pregnancy at any stage, meaning self-induced abortions — even late-term — carry no legal consequences. The disconnect could not be starker. As GB News reported: “Just 1% of the public agree with this… and yet it has now made it into law.” 'Just 1% of the public agree with this... and yet it has now made it into law.' @miriam_cates and @toryboypierce rail against peers in the House of Lords backing abortions up until birth. pic.twitter.com/C2ZG1fwlXP — GB News (@GBNEWS) March 19, 2026 Former MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg reacted on the same programme: “This is basically allowing for backstreet abortions to be legalised.” Dr Rahmeh Aladwan was equally blunt: “The UK House of Lords has just legalised abortion up to birth. Women can now end the life of their unborn baby at any stage, for any reason, without legal consequences. A truly dark day for Britain.” The UK House of Lords has just legalised abortion up to birth. Women can now end the life of their unborn baby at any stage, for any reason, without legal consequences. A truly dark day for Britain. pic.twitter.com/4gDijTVURX — Dr Rahmeh Aladwan (@doctor_rahmeh) March 19, 2026 The 1% figure comes from recent YouGov research. A Whitestone Insight poll showed 67% of the British public agreed that legal boundaries are necessary for protecting life in abortion cases, 62% believed abortion should remain illegal after 24 weeks, 53% agreed that abor...
Owning dividend stocks can be a great way to both beat the market and generate cash flow as a long-term investor. But understanding the underlying business is critical to making the strategy work. In this video, I go over three stocks that have great underlying businesses and strong dividend yields for investors. They aren't the most popular stocks on the market, but great dividend stocks rarely a...
Owning dividend stocks can be a great way to both beat the market and generate cash flow as a long-term investor. But understanding the underlying business is critical to making the strategy work. In this video, I go over three stocks that have great underlying businesses and strong dividend yields for investors. They aren't the most popular stocks on the market, but great dividend stocks rarely are. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of March 18, 2026. The video was published on March 20, 2026. Continue reading
Hong Kong’s finance chief has pledged to support the regional and global transition to a green economy by leveraging the city’s role as an international financial centre and a developing innovation and technology hub. Speaking at the China Development Forum in Beijing on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong could contribute to the irreversible trend of green and low-carbon de...
Hong Kong’s finance chief has pledged to support the regional and global transition to a green economy by leveraging the city’s role as an international financial centre and a developing innovation and technology hub. Speaking at the China Development Forum in Beijing on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong could contribute to the irreversible trend of green and low-carbon development, as China demonstrated its determination and leadership in the process. “Hong Kong is a leading international financial centre, while expediting its development as an international innovation and technology hub. We contribute to regional and global green transition from the perspectives of green finance and green technology,” he said at a forum symposium on low-carbon transition and sustainable development. Advertisement “Hong Kong is a super value-adder in global green transition, as we not only offer capital, but also green standards, technology and solutions.” Chan said the city enjoyed unique advantages supported by its motherland and global links under the “one country, two systems” governing principle, with financial connections between China and the West, and a thriving innovation and technology ecosystem. Paul Chan (second left) speaks at a symposium in Beijing. Photo: Handout From a financial perspective, Chan said the city issued more than US$84 billion in green and sustainable debt in 2024, with green bonds capturing around 45 per cent of the Asian market and ranking first for seven consecutive years.
Key Points The Iran war has precipitated the largest energy supply chain disruption in history. Nationwide gas and diesel prices have soared 27% and 37%, respectively, over the last month, pinching consumers' pocketbooks. However, interest-rate implications hold far more bearing to U.S. households and the stock market than higher prices at the pump. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Un...
Key Points The Iran war has precipitated the largest energy supply chain disruption in history. Nationwide gas and diesel prices have soared 27% and 37%, respectively, over the last month, pinching consumers' pocketbooks. However, interest-rate implications hold far more bearing to U.S. households and the stock market than higher prices at the pump. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Until recently, Wall Street's major stock indexes seemed untouchable. Within the last five months, we've witnessed the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) reach 7,000, the tech-stock-dependent Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) crest 24,000, and the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) touch 50,000. But the Iran war has changed things. It's introduced geopolitical uncertainty abroad and has directly impacted the wallets of most Americans. While the most immediate impact of this conflict is being felt by consumers at the gas pump, there's a much bigger issue at hand that has the potential to devastate your wallet and/or investment portfolio. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Prices at the pump are soaring On Feb. 28, Trump-led American forces and Israel began military operations against Iran. Shortly after these attacks began, Iran announced that it would virtually close the Strait of Hormuz to oil exports. According to the Energy Information Administration, 20 million barrels of liquid petroleum travel through the Strait of Hormuz daily, accounting for 20% of the world's petroleum needs. This virtual shutdown represents the largest energy supply chain disruption in history. The response in the spot price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has been swift. The April WTI futures contract has surged from a close of roughly $67 per barrel on Feb. 27 to $96 per barrel, ...
NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC boosted its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU - Free Report) by 6.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 47,002 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after buying an additional 3,028 shares during the quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LL...
NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC boosted its position in Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU - Free Report) by 6.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 47,002 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after buying an additional 3,028 shares during the quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC's holdings in Micron Technology were worth $14,672,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of MU. Orleans Capital Management Corp LA bought a new position in Micron Technology during the second quarter worth $256,000. iA Global Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Micron Technology by 18.7% during the third quarter. iA Global Asset Management Inc. now owns 146,890 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $24,578,000 after purchasing an additional 23,117 shares during the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC raised its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 25.0% during the second quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 26,132 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock worth $3,221,000 after purchasing an additional 5,233 shares during the period. Wealthfront Advisers LLC raised its holdings in shares of Micron Technology by 9.8% during the third quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 95,396 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock worth $15,962,000 after purchasing an additional 8,489 shares during the period. Finally, Westpac Banking Corp lifted its position in shares of Micron Technology by 251.0% in the 3rd quarter. Westpac Banking Corp now owns 23,086 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock worth $3,863,000 after buying an additional 16,509 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.84% of the company's stock. Get Micron Technology alerts: Sign Up Wall St...
NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC boosted its holdings in Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM - Free Report) by 12.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 72,869 shares of the wireless technology company's stock after buying an additional 7,909 shares during the period. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC's holdings in Qualcomm were worth $12,848,...
NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC boosted its holdings in Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM - Free Report) by 12.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 72,869 shares of the wireless technology company's stock after buying an additional 7,909 shares during the period. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC's holdings in Qualcomm were worth $12,848,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of QCOM. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Qualcomm by 72.2% in the third quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 155 shares of the wireless technology company's stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Cloud Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Qualcomm during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Lavaca Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Qualcomm during the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund purchased a new stake in Qualcomm during the 4th quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute purchased a new stake in Qualcomm during the 2nd quarter worth $38,000. 74.35% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Get Qualcomm alerts: Sign Up Key Qualcomm News Here are the key news stories impacting Qualcomm this week: Qualcomm Price Performance Shares of QCOM stock opened at $129.90 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $144.62 and a two-hundred day moving average of $161.33. The firm has a market cap of $138.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.84 and a beta of 1.25. Qualcomm Incorporated has a 1-year low of $120.80 and a 1-year high of $205.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a current ratio of 2.51 and a quick ratio of 1.83. Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, Febr...
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