财联社5月20日讯（记者 周晓雅） 此前沸沸扬扬的外资资管机构施罗德决定关闭其在中国的全资公募子公司的种种传闻，终于实情落地。 施罗德基金发布声明，已向中国证监会提交了旗下部分公募基金的变更注册申请，拟将所管理的：施罗德恒享债券、施罗德中国动力股票、施罗德添源纯债的基金管理人由施罗德基金变更为路博迈基金。 同时，路博迈基金公告称，如经完成基金变更注册且基金管理人变更的议案获基金份额持有人大会审议通过，将同步承接相关变更基金的部分核心投资人员。双方均表示，将致力于确保平稳过渡，并将基金份额持有人利益置于首位。 如何正确理解施罗德集团的这一调整，调整意味着将发生哪些变化，对行业又有哪些影响？财联社记者梳理出以下要点。 1.基于自身战略转型需要，施罗德集团对亚、欧、南美业务布局同步调整; 2.施罗德集团仍将持续长期投入中国市场； 3.路博迈基金同步承接产品和相关核心投资人员； 4.路博迈基金已构建完备业务布局，表示有信心、有能力做好中国资管业务； 5.外资独资公募近年发展成色初现，虽然在行业规模占比较小，但已有外资独资公募非货规模翻倍。 要点一：基于自身战略转型需要，施罗德集团对亚、欧、南美业务布局同步调整 聚焦到此次调整的当事人之一——施罗德集团的此次调整，主要源于该集团去年开展的转型计划。 作为一家全球领先的资管公司，施罗德集团在中国内地开展业务已超过30年，是中国金融市场双向开放的重要参与者和贡献者。目前，施罗德集团通过旗下多家境内持牌实体，提供了包括公募、私募市场投资工具以及银行理财产品等资管产品在内的广泛投资方案，并积极推动和参与双向跨境投资机制下的相关业务与合作。 不过，为了保持业务聚焦与提升运营效率，施罗德集团去年启动了为期三年的全球转型计划。作为此项转型的一部分，其在亚洲、欧洲和南美洲的特定市场进行业务布局及客户产品供给的精简与重塑，采取了将部分业务移交第三方运营、不再提供特定投资策略，或将业务重心重新聚焦于特定客户群体等举措。 对施罗德基金进行相应业务调整也是作为施罗德集团全球战略调整的一部分。这是基于施罗德集团整体中国战略不发生变化、继续在中国内地向客户提供包括公募基金、私募市场投资工具以及银行理财产品等丰富投资选择框架。 要点二：施罗德集团仍将持续长期投入中国市场 在前述的整体中国战略不发生变化前提下，施罗德集团表示，仍将持续对中国市场的长期投入与坚...

Securian Asset Management Inc. trimmed its holdings in Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 43.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 59,221 shares of the social networking company's stock after selling 45,528 shares during the quarter. Meta Platforms comprises about 1.5% of Securian Asset Management Inc.'s investment portfolio, making the stock its 15th biggest holding. Securian Asset Management Inc.'s holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $39,091,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Westchester Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Meta Platforms in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Strategic Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Meta Platforms in the 4th quarter worth about $29,000. Key Capital Management INC bought a new position in shares of Meta Platforms in the 4th quarter worth about $48,000. Fairway Wealth LLC increased its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 36.8% in the 4th quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC now owns 78 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 21 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Merrithew & Thorsten Inc bought a new position in shares of Meta Platforms in the 4th quarter worth about $52,000. 79.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Get Meta Platforms alerts: Sign Up Meta Platforms Stock Performance Shares of META stock opened at $602.61 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.35, a current ratio of 2.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.52 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.91, a P/E/G ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $620.35 and a 200-day moving average price of $637.91. Meta Platforms, Inc. has a 52 week low ...

格隆汇5月20日｜财政部公布2026年1-4月财政收支情况。1-4月，房产税2185亿元，同比增长7.8%。车辆购置税767亿元，同比增长13.3%。城镇土地使用税1049亿元，同比增长3.7%。

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This year's list of endangered historic places focuses on equality and erasure toggle caption Whitney Browne, National Parks Conservation Association/National Trust for Historic Preservation Every year since 1988, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has released a list of the 11 most endangered historic sites in the country. It shines a light on significant places that have, in most cases, fallen into neglect and disrepair but also some that are threatened by development, environmental or political factors. This year's list, released Wednesday, has a theme — a first — commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. "We chose to focus this year on sites important to the idea that all people are created equal," said Carol Quillen, the organization's president. "Over time, brave people have fought for equality before the law, equal opportunity, freedom of speech, due process, birthright citizenship. We wanted sites where those things happened." Sponsor Message As it happens, the National Trust is in the midst of a lawsuit against President Trump's administration over the addition of a massive ballroom to the White House. While this president's current home is not on the list, several historic sites overseen by the National Park Service that have been subject to controversy and legal challenges over changes made by the Trump administration are included. One such spot is New York City's Stonewall National Monument, which marks a milestone for LGBTQ rights. It saw the temporary removal of its Pride flag earlier this year. "The 11 most endangered list historically has picked sites of historical significance and deep meaning that are somehow at risk of being lost," Quillen said. "One of the ways that you can lose a site is through erasure, [when] what happened there is gradually forgotten or intentionally erased. And so that's a form of a threat to preservation that we're also interested in protesting." Each site featured on t...

Photo: IC Photo Chinese insurers kept buying stocks in the first quarter even as equity markets fell, highlighting the tension between state-mandated investment targets and solvency constraints. Stock holdings rose to 3.84 trillion yuan ($563 billion) at the end of March, up 102.4 billion yuan from the end of last year, according to data from the National Financial Regulatory Administration.

Quantum computing hasn't hit the mainstream yet, but it's coming. Several companies are excited about the prospects of quantum computing and how it can transform how we do business. McKinsey & Company estimates that the quantum computing market could be worth up to $72 billion annually by 2035. That's a major market opportunity to capture. There are several competitors in this space, but I think three stocks are primed to do well. If you're looking to get started investing in quantum computing, I think these three make for an excellent core to build a section of your portfolio around. IonQ The biggest problem with quantum computing right now is inaccuracy. Quantum computers use particles to perform computations, and measuring what's happening at the atomic level is difficult in the presence of significant background noise. So inaccuracies can easily enter a calculation. Every company in the quantum computing space is trying to solve this problem, but nobody has technology as accurate as IonQ (IONQ 1.76%). While most companies struggle to reach 99.9% accuracy, IonQ has already achieved 99.99%. Expand NYSE : IONQ IonQ Today's Change ( -1.76 %) $ -0.87 Current Price $ 48.44 Key Data Points Market Cap $18B Day's Range $ 45.51 - $ 49.44 52wk Range $ 25.89 - $ 84.64 Volume 175K Avg Vol 28M Gross Margin -2879.52 % As computing systems get larger, errors can compound. As a result, many available quantum computing devices are relatively small and cannot handle large workloads. However, IonQ is building a 256-qubit quantum computer using the same technology that enabled 99.99% accuracy. If this computer is successful, it puts IonQ on the fast track to becoming one of the top quantum computing investments. Alphabet Alphabet (GOOG 2.09%) (GOOGL 2.34%) is one of the legacy tech companies competing in quantum computing, and it has announced several breakthroughs. Alphabet is self-funding its quantum research, unlike others that must raise capital from the public markets. If it ca...

Key Points IonQ's leading computing technology gives it a major head start. Alphabet is a top player in the quantum industry. Nvidia is tying traditional and quantum computing methods together. 10 stocks we like better than IonQ › Quantum computing hasn't hit the mainstream yet, but it's coming. Several companies are excited about the prospects of quantum computing and how it can transform how we do business. McKinsey & Company estimates that the quantum computing market could be worth up to $72 billion annually by 2035. That's a major market opportunity to capture. There are several competitors in this space, but I think three stocks are primed to do well. If you're looking to get started investing in quantum computing, I think these three make for an excellent core to build a section of your portfolio around. 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 » IonQ The biggest problem with quantum computing right now is inaccuracy. Quantum computers use particles to perform computations, and measuring what's happening at the atomic level is difficult in the presence of significant background noise. So inaccuracies can easily enter a calculation. Every company in the quantum computing space is trying to solve this problem, but nobody has technology as accurate as IonQ (NYSE: IONQ). While most companies struggle to reach 99.9% accuracy, IonQ has already achieved 99.99%. As computing systems get larger, errors can compound. As a result, many available quantum computing devices are relatively small and cannot handle large workloads. However, IonQ is building a 256-qubit quantum computer using the same technology that enabled 99.99% accuracy. If this computer is successful, it puts IonQ on the fast track to becoming one of the top quantum computing investments. Alphabet Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: G...

5月20日，L4级全场景自动驾驶解决方案提供商驭势科技正式在香港联合交易所主板挂牌上市，股票代码1511.HK。本次港股IPO中，公司全球公开合计发行1446万股，最终发行价定为每股60.3港元，募集规模将超8.7亿港元。 作为全场景L4级自动驾驶创新龙头企业，驭势科技依托自研核心技术、全场景业务布局与优质客户资源，持续领跑商用场景自动驾驶赛道。公司凭借稳健的财务表现、独家稀缺的行业竞争优势以及广阔的行业发展前景，有望在资本市场开启全新增长周期，释放长期投资价值。 营收高速增长，盈利质量持续优化 驭势科技聚焦自动驾驶商业化落地，依托四大核心业务体系，实现营收规模持续扩容、盈利能力稳步提升，财务基本面稳健扎实，成长属性突出。2023年至2025年，公司经营业绩实现跨越式增长，营收从1.61亿元稳步攀升至3.28亿元，三年复合年增长率高达42.7%，充分体现公司强劲的营收扩张能力与商业化落地速度。 在营收结构层面，公司四大业务板块协同发力，形成多元化、可持续的收益体系。其中，自动驾驶车辆解决方案作为核心支柱业务，2023-2025年收益分别为9630万元、1.466亿元、1.952亿元；自动驾驶软件解决方案收益从2023年3440万元增长至2025年1.213亿元，成为公司全新增长引擎；自动驾驶套件解决方案依托L4级与L2+级双线产品布局，覆盖车企多元化需求，三年收益分别为2740万元、4870万元、1050万元；车辆租赁服务作为补充业态，以“先试后买”模式助力市场拓展，持续完善商业化闭环。 公司2025年在手订单达5.19亿元，2025年底后新增9520万元，充分锁定2026-2027年交付业绩。 盈利能力方面，公司技术壁垒与规模化落地优势持续凸显，毛利率水平稳步提升且位于行业前列。 公司毛利率从2023年的48.8%提升至2025年的51.1%，持续高于多数港股、美股上市的中国自动驾驶解决方案供应商，为企业长期研发投入与业务扩张筑牢资金基础。 全场景技术领跑，构筑行业独家护城河 立足自动驾驶领域十余年，驭势科技依托自主研发的核心技术、独家场景落地能力、优质客户生态与完善产品体系，搭建起核心竞争优势，稳居大中华区商用车L4级自动驾驶第一梯队，行业龙头地位稳固。 2023-2025年，公司研发开支分别达1.84亿、1.96亿、2.34亿元，研发团队227人，硕博占比50...

俄联邦储蓄银行行长表态，俄方计划采用 中国制造芯片 ，为本国旗舰人工智能大模型 吉伽智聊（GigaChat） 提供算力支撑。 俄联邦储蓄银行首席执行官格尔曼・格列夫在接受俄罗斯第一电视台采访时表示：“我们希望能够为吉伽智聊人工智能大模型搭载使用中国产芯片。” 吉伽智聊由俄罗斯规模最大的金融机构 —— 联邦储蓄银行研发打造，该银行也是俄罗斯人工智能产业发展的核心推动者。 目前该行从中国采购高端芯片面临激烈市场竞争，字节跳动、腾讯、 阿里 巴巴 等中国头部互联网企业均在加紧抢购 华为昇腾 950 人工智能芯片 。 昇腾 950 是当前中国顶尖人工智能芯片，整体性能仍不及美国英伟达 H200 芯片。格列夫并未透露该行具体意向采购的芯片型号。 在人工智能领域，俄罗斯发展水平落后于中美两大领跑国家，且国防等关键敏感领域高度依赖进口电子元器件，而中国是俄罗斯此类硬件设备的主要供应方。 责任编辑：郭明煜

格隆汇5月20日｜财政部：1-4月印花税2063亿元，同比增长27.8%。其中，证券交易印花税935亿元，同比增长74.8%。

格隆汇5月20日｜财政部：1-4月企业所得税17249亿元，同比下降0.5%；个人所得税6031亿元，同比增长12.2%。

Ethereum (ETH +0.00%) may be down 55% from its 2025 all-time high, but that's not stopping top Wall Street strategist Tom Lee from talking up its future prospects. As he sees it, Ethereum is simply in a five-year consolidation phase. In fact, Ethereum could be ready to skyrocket in value. According to Lee, the future upside potential of Ethereum could be as high as $62,000. That's a head-spinning 2,600% gain from today's price of just $2,300. So is he right? Key catalysts for Ethereum Obviously, a lot needs to go right for this to happen. For example, Ethereum must continue to maintain its dominant lead in decentralized finance (DeFi), especially in real-world asset tokenization. Several top consulting firms have already heralded asset tokenization as a potential multitrillion-dollar financial catalyst. But Lee goes one step further, encouraging others to view it as a potential $300 trillion opportunity. What happens, for example, if all the assets of the traditional financial world -- from stocks and bonds to real estate and private equity -- suddenly go on chain? Many of those new tokenized assets would presumably move to the Ethereum blockchain, creating a fantastic new growth opportunity. Lee refers to this as a "1971 moment" for Ethereum. In other words, Wall Street's sudden embrace of asset tokenization could be as big as the moment the world's financial system officially went off the gold standard in 1971. Another key factor involves Bitcoin (BTC +0.55%), the world's largest cryptocurrency. Historically, Bitcoin and Ethereum have marched together in lockstep. As Bitcoin marches higher, so does Ethereum (and vice versa). So if Bitcoin goes on another of its amazing runs, so will Ethereum. Ethereum / Bitcoin chart by TradingView From there, it's just math. Lee uses a simple ratio comparing the price of Ethereum and Bitcoin over time to estimate how much higher Ethereum might be able to go. Here's a quick look at the ETH/BTC ratio over time. Currently at 0.02, t...

财政部：1—4月证券交易印花税935亿元，同比增长74.8% 2026-05-20 16:44:56 来源： 同花顺7x24快讯 分享 问财摘要 1、1—4月，全国一般公共预算收入83404亿元，同比增长3.5%。其中，全国税收收入68097亿元，同比增长3.9%；非税收入15307亿元，同比增长1.6%。 2、证券交易印花税收入2063亿元，同比增长27.8%，其中证券交易印花税935亿元，同比增长74.8%。 3、1—4月，全国一般公共预算支出94809亿元，同比增长1.3%。 4、全国政府性基金预算收入10208亿元，同比下降18.9%。政府性基金预算支出25431亿元，同比下降2.7%。 免责声明 内容由AI生成 文章提及标的 消费 -- 体育 --

The Philippine Supreme Court refused on Wednesday to block the arrest of a fugitive senator wanted by the International Criminal Court over his role in the nation’s deadly drug war. The interim ruling clears the way for the potential arrest of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, the former national police chief who was the main enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte ’s crackdown. “The Supreme Court, in a vote of 9-5-1, denied the prayer for a temporary restraining order and/or status quo ante order filed by Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ M. Dela Rosa,” a court statement said. Advertisement The ICC last week unsealed an arrest warrant against Dela Rosa, accused along with Duterte and other “co-perpetrators” of the crime against humanity of murder. Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa takes a phone call during a session at the Senate on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters Government agents tried to arrest Dela Rosa on the same day, but the pro-Duterte senate leadership foiled the attempt and gave him sanctuary. Advertisement Dela Rosa later left the senate for an unknown location following a shooting incident between government agents and senate security personnel on Wednesday that sent senators scurrying for cover in their offices.

Warren Buffett once said that his "favorite holding period is forever." His successor, Greg Abel, might seem to have a much shorter preferred holding period, based on Berkshire Hathaway's (BRKA 1.29%) (BRKB 1.62%) investment activity in the first quarter of 2026. With Abel at the helm, Berkshire completely exited a whopping 16 positions in Q1. Such a flurry of selling was practically unheard of during Buffett's tenure as CEO. And two of the stocks that Abel dumped were especially big surprises. Berkshire's not-so-sweet 16 Liberty is in shorter supply in Berkshire's portfolio after Abel's Q1 moves. He sold all of Berkshire's stakes in Liberty Latin America Class A (LILA +3.39%), Liberty Latin America Class C (LILAK +3.46%), and Liberty Media's Formula One Group Series C (FWONK 1.11%) tracking stock. Berkshire also exited its position in Atlanta Braves Holdings (BATRK 1.21%), which was previously a Liberty Media tracking stock. Abel ditched several financial stocks. Berkshire's new CEO authorized the full sale of risk, retirement, and health solutions provider Aon (AON 0.89%). Credit card processing giants Mastercard (MA 1.28%) and Visa (V 0.82%) are also gone from the conglomerate's portfolio. A couple of food and beverage stocks were among the positions Berkshire exited in Q1. British alcoholic beverage maker Diageo (DEO +0.61%) has been part of the portfolio since the first quarter of 2023. Domino's Pizza (DPZ +1.54%) was an even shorter-lived position, with Berkshire initiating a new position in the third quarter of 2024. Berkshire had not owned several other stocks that Abel dumped in Q1 for very long. The conglomerate first purchased Heico (HEIA +0.00%) and Pool Corp. (POOL 1.57%) in 2024. It initiated positions in Allegion (ALLE 1.80%), Lamar Advertising (LAMR +1.30%), and UnitedHealth Group (UNH 0.48%) in 2025. However, not all of the positions exited last quarter were relatively recent purchases. Charter Communications (CHTR +0.91%) had been in Berkshire's po...

格隆汇5月20日｜财政部：1-4月，全国一般公共预算收入83404亿元，同比增长3.5%。其中，全国税收收入68097亿元，同比增长3.9%；非税收入15307亿元，同比增长1.6%。分中央和地方看，中央一般公共预算收入35474亿元，同比增长4.6%；地方一般公共预算本级收入47930亿元，同比增长2.7%。

财政部5月20日发布数据显示，今年前4个月，全国一般公共预算收入约8.34万亿元，同比增长3.5%，增幅比一季度提高1.1个百分点，收入巩固向好态势。其中，全国税收收入约6.81万亿元，同比增长3.9%，增幅比一季度提高1.7个百分点。支出方面，今年前4个月，全国一般公共预算支出约9.48万亿元，同比增长1.3%；支出规模为年初预算的31.6%，进度为近5年同期最快，民生等重点领域支出得到较好保障。(新华社)

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核心要点 路透社调查的经济学家此前预计，英国通胀率将从 3 月的 3.3% 回落至 3%。 此次通胀回落主要得益于英国能源监管机构 4 月 1 日正式实施的能源价格上限政策。 不过受伊朗局势推高能源成本影响，英国居民消费物价后续仍将继续上涨。 英国国家统计局周三公布初步数据显示，英国 4 月通胀率回落至 2.8%。 路透社受访经济学家此前预测通胀从 3 月 3.3% 降至 3%，本次数据低于市场预期，回落主因是英国能源监管局 4 月 1 日落地能源价格上限机制。 但随着伊朗局势带来的能源涨价影响持续显现，英国物价上涨压力仍存。 英国国家统计局首席经济学家格兰特・菲茨纳在社交平台 X 上表示：“受燃气、电力价格下调带动，英国年度通胀明显走低。一方面政府出台能源费用补贴政策下调浮动及固定能源资费，另一方面中东冲突爆发前国际能源批发价格走低，共同推动能源监管局下调能源价格上限。” 他还提到，水费、排污费以及道路税的涨幅较去年收窄，同样助力通胀降温；巧克力、肉类等食品价格下调，打包旅游产品降价也进一步拉低通胀水平。 而汽油、柴油价格继续上涨，服饰鞋履成本走高，仅小幅抵消了上述降价带来的降温效果。 英国属于能源净进口国，各界施压政府出台更多举措平抑能源高价，同时要求充分开发北海地区剩余油气资源。 英国财政部消息称，财政大臣蕾切尔・里夫斯即将推出大规模改革方案，赋予议会审批重大能源项目的权限。 英国央行成市场关注焦点 英国央行正密切紧盯物价走势，同时警惕 第二轮通胀效应 —— 例如劳动者要求涨薪、企业顺势上调商品服务售价等情况，并表态必要时将动用货币政策遏制通胀。 周三市场定价显示，多数投资者押注英国央行将在 7 月议息会议加息 25 个基点，将基准利率上调至 4%。 但当下英国经济增长乏力、劳动力市场显现疲软态势，央行担忧加息会进一步拖累本就脆弱的经济。英国最新就业数据显示，截至 3 月的三个月内，英国失业率升至 5%，高于 2 月的 4.9%。 经济学家分析认为，面对多重矛盾与风险，由九名成员组成的英国央行货币政策委员会，大概率会在 6 月 18 日的下次议息会议上维持利率不变，暂不贸然调整货币政策。 施罗德资深经济学家乔治・布朗点评：“4 月通胀短暂回落，但春末时节通胀或将再度飙升。” 他在邮件分析中指出，此前市场原本预判今年夏季英国通胀有望回落至 2% 左右的政策目标区...

格隆汇5月20日｜模拟芯片巨头亚德诺(ADI.US)盘前涨3.7%，报429.7美元。消息面上，亚德诺宣布将以15亿美元的全现金交易，收购AI电源管理初创企业Empower Semiconductor，交易预计将于2026年下半年完成。双方将携手合作，共同打造面向人工智能和其他计算密集型应用的新型电源架构。(格隆汇)

Bees use as much energy collecting pollen through “floral buzzing” as they do taking off in flight, a study shows. Scientists have found the vibrations bumblebees use to shake pollen loose from flowers are among the most exhausting behaviours they perform, forcing bees to “carefully choose” which flowers are worth visiting. The study, released by the Royal Society, is the first to directly measure the energy cost of floral sonication, or “buzz pollination” – where bees vibrate flowers to extract pollen. Natacha Rossi, a University of Sussex research fellow who led the study, said: “As nectar availability shifts due to climate change or habitat loss, the energetic demands of pollination could influence bee behaviour and, ultimately, where bees forage and which plants they pollinate. “These results help us to better understand plant-pollinator relationships and just how hard at work a buzzing bee really is.” In 2024, the number of bumblebees in the UK declined by almost a quarter compared with the 2010-2023 average, according to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. The researchers said the drop was probably due to the cold and wet conditions in the UK that spring. Despite a rebound in 2025, numbers for many species are still below average. Using lasers and respirometry equipment to monitor three colonies of buff-tailed bumblebees, researchers discovered that a single “buzzing event” required about the same amount of energy as a flight take-off. Because buzzing can last longer, the total drain on energy can be even greater. Dr Beth Nicholls, principal research fellow at the University of Sussex, said: “The findings suggest that floral buzzing could represent a major part of a bee’s daily energy budget, something that has previously been overlooked. “These bees must carefully choose which flowers they visit to ensure they have enough energy to pollinate.” The research said that the finding “challenges the common assumption that flight dominates bee energy budgets”. The met...

Hosking Partners LLP raised its position in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG - Free Report) by 1.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 525,640 shares of the information services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 9,073 shares during the quarter. Alphabet accounts for about 5.6% of Hosking Partners LLP's investment portfolio, making the stock its biggest holding. Hosking Partners LLP's holdings in Alphabet were worth $164,946,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Nvest Wealth Strategies Inc. bought a new stake in Alphabet during the 4th quarter valued at about $38,000. Imprint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Alphabet during the 3rd quarter valued at about $31,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Alphabet during the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. Towne Trust Company N.A increased its stake in Alphabet by 34.0% during the 4th quarter. Towne Trust Company N.A now owns 134 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Creative Capital Management Investments LLC increased its stake in Alphabet by 1,438.5% during the 4th quarter. Creative Capital Management Investments LLC now owns 200 shares of the information services provider's stock valued at $63,000 after purchasing an additional 187 shares in the last quarter. 27.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Get Alphabet alerts: Sign Up Key Alphabet News Here are the key news stories impacting Alphabet this week: Positive Sentiment: Google I/O 2026 showcased a major AI push across Search, Gemini, Chrome, Android, YouTube, and Workspace, reinforcing Alphabet’s leadership in AI monetization. Google I/O 2026 showcased a major AI push across Search, Gemini, Chrome, Android, Y...

Midwest Trust Co raised its stake in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) by 3.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 134,652 shares of the social networking company's stock after purchasing an additional 3,961 shares during the quarter. Meta Platforms accounts for about 1.1% of Midwest Trust Co's holdings, making the stock its 18th biggest holding. Midwest Trust Co's holdings in Meta Platforms were worth $88,882,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of META. Westchester Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Meta Platforms during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Strategic Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Meta Platforms during the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Key Capital Management INC purchased a new position in shares of Meta Platforms during the 4th quarter valued at about $48,000. Fairway Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Meta Platforms by 36.8% during the 4th quarter. Fairway Wealth LLC now owns 78 shares of the social networking company's stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 21 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Merrithew & Thorsten Inc purchased a new position in shares of Meta Platforms during the 4th quarter valued at about $52,000. 79.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Get Meta Platforms alerts: Sign Up Insiders Place Their Bets In other Meta Platforms news, COO Javier Olivan sold 2,778 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $629.45, for a total transaction of $1,748,612.10. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 10,557 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,645,103.65. This represents a 20.83%...

Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. lifted its stake in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD - Free Report) by 2.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 88,801 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after purchasing an additional 1,853 shares during the quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc.'s holdings in Advanced Micro Devices were worth $19,018,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of AMD. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its position in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 178.2% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 45,956 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $5,551,000 after purchasing an additional 29,438 shares during the period. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 2.9% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,283 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $1,001,000 after purchasing an additional 234 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 125.1% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 5,344 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $758,000 after purchasing an additional 2,970 shares during the period. United Bank boosted its position in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 22.0% in the 2nd quarter. United Bank now owns 13,255 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $1,881,000 after purchasing an additional 2,392 shares during the period. Finally, Schnieders Capital Management LLC. boosted its position in shares of Advanced Micro Devices by 361.0% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 9,230 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock valued at $1,310,000 after purchasing an additional...

Income Insurance Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 6,592 shares of the social networking company's stock, valued at approximately $4,351,000. Meta Platforms makes up about 2.8% of Income Insurance Ltd's holdings, making the stock its 9th largest position. A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 3.8% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 199,995,630 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $132,015,115,000 after buying an additional 7,269,279 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 1.9% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 86,925,674 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $64,158,971,000 after buying an additional 1,650,435 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors grew its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 0.7% during the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 39,247,690 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $28,823,375,000 after buying an additional 278,180 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 0.8% during the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 17,153,754 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $12,597,374,000 after buying an additional 142,229 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc grew its stake in shares of Meta Platforms by 4.1% during the third quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 14,332,168 shares of the social networking company's stock worth $10,525,258,000 after buying an additional 558,792 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.91% of the company's stock. Get Meta P...