Danske Bank A S Purchases Shares of 156,978 PPG Industries, Inc. $PPG
Danske Bank A S acquired 156,978 shares of PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) in the second quarter, totaling approximately $19.04 million. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc. and Pzena Investment Management LLC also significantly increased their holdings. Analysts currently have a consensus "Hold" rating on PPG with a target price of $126.00, and the company recently announced an increased quarterly dividend.
Bank of America Corp DE Purchases 308,632 Shares of Life360, Inc. $LIF
Bank of America Corp DE significantly increased its stake in Life360, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIF) by purchasing an additional 308,632 shares, bringing its total ownership to 407,296 shares valued at $16.6 million. Other institutional investors like Norges Bank, Principal Financial Group Inc., Franklin Resources Inc., Greenspring Advisors LLC, and Invesco Ltd. also adjusted their positions in the company. Life360's stock has seen analyst coverage with a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average target price of $60.72, despite recent insider share sales and a slight earnings per share miss in its latest quarterly report.
Advisors Capital Management LLC Takes Position in United Rentals, Inc. $URI
Advisors Capital Management LLC has acquired a new position in United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI) during the second quarter, purchasing 32,182 shares valued at approximately $36.46 million. This move is part of broader institutional investment activity, with other hedge funds like BlackRock Inc. and Capital World Investors also making significant changes to their holdings in the construction company. United Rentals has received a "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts with a consensus price target of $1,246.19, and the company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $1.97 per share.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) Director Sells $635,000.00 in Stock
A director at Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) sold 10,000 shares worth $635,000, reducing their direct stake by 13.31%. Despite strong quarterly earnings and multi-million-dollar orders, the stock dropped 7.2%, with analysts maintaining a "Moderate Buy" rating but noting valuation and insider selling as risks. Institutional holdings were mixed, with some funds increasing and others decreasing their positions.
Franklin Templeton raises $1.5 billion by combining private equity and lending strategies
Franklin Templeton has successfully closed its first Collateralized Fund Obligation (CFO), Franklin Templeton Structured Solutions 2026, L.P., raising $1.5 billion from global investors. This CFO provides diversified exposure to Franklin Templeton’s private markets strategies, including private equity secondaries by Lexington Partners and U.S. middle-market direct lending by Benefit Street Partners. This initiative aims to meet the growing demand for efficient and scalable private market solutions from a broad range of investors.
REG - Franklin Templeton Prologis, Inc. - Form 8.3 - Prologis, Inc
Franklin Templeton, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding its positions in Prologis, Inc. and SEGRO plc, as required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. The disclosure details Franklin Templeton's interests and short positions in Prologis, Inc. securities, including common stock and stock-settled derivatives, as of August 19, 2026. It also outlines recent dealings such as purchases and sales of Prologis common stock and open stock-settled derivative positions.
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has declared income distribution under its few schemes
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has announced income distribution under the IDCW option for several of its funds. The record date for this distribution is August 21, 2026. The specific schemes and their per-unit distributions include Franklin India Aggressive Hybrid (Direct and Regular) and Franklin India Equity Savings (Direct and Regular).
Westport Asset Management Inc. Invests $9.06 Million in United Rentals, Inc. $URI
Westport Asset Management Inc. has acquired a new stake in United Rentals, Inc. valued at approximately $9.06 million, making it their seventh-largest holding. United Rentals has shown strong financial performance, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations, and has a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $1,246.19. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.97 per share.
Somerville Kurt F Invests $1.64 Million in Novartis AG $NVS
Somerville Kurt F acquired 10,438 shares of Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) valued at approximately $1.64 million during the second quarter. This investment is part of broader institutional interest, with other major firms like Morgan Stanley and Fisher Asset Management also increasing their stakes. Despite a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts, Novartis recently reported strong quarterly earnings of $2.41 EPS on $14.95 billion in revenue.
Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. Invests $12.57 Million in Miami International Holdings, Inc. $MIAX
Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. recently acquired a new position in Miami International Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:MIAX) by purchasing 338,225 shares valued at approximately $12.57 million. Other institutional investors have also taken positions in the company, which recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates with a 34.8% revenue increase year-over-year. Despite significant insider selling totaling $27.7 million over the past 90 days, analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with an average price target of $52.
Great Lakes Advisors LLC Purchases New Holdings in WSFS Financial Corporation $WSFS
Great Lakes Advisors LLC has acquired a new position in WSFS Financial Corporation, purchasing 74,597 shares valued at approximately $5.7 million. This acquisition contributes to the 88.49% institutional ownership of WSFS Financial. Despite cautious analyst ratings, WSFS recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share.
Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:REZI) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Analysts
Resideo Technologies (NYSE:REZI) has received a consensus "Hold" rating from five analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $41.00. The company recently surpassed quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $0.83 EPS against a $0.47 consensus, and revenue of $1.98 billion, a 2% increase year-over-year. Despite the positive earnings, the stock opened at $21.52, close to its 52-week low, while company insiders have been buying shares.
BlackRock Inc. Takes Position in BWX Technologies, Inc. $BWXT
BlackRock Inc. has acquired a new position in BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) during the second quarter, purchasing over 12.1 million shares valued at approximately $2.36 billion, representing about 13.23% of the company. Other institutional investors also increased their holdings in BWXT, while the company's CEO sold 10,000 shares. BWX Technologies reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend.
Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. Buys Shares of 185,694 Skeena Resources Limited $SKE
Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. acquired 185,694 shares of Skeena Resources Limited ($SKE) in the second quarter, valued at approximately $4.93 million, representing 0.15% of the company. Institutional investors collectively own 45.15% of Skeena Resources. Despite a recent quarterly loss that missed analyst expectations, analysts hold a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for the stock.
Abacus FCF Advisors LLC Invests $8.56 Million in Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT
Abacus FCF Advisors LLC has acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) worth approximately $8.56 million, making it their 27th largest holding. Several other hedge funds also adjusted their positions in LMT, with BlackRock Inc. buying a new position valued at $9.6 billion. Lockheed Martin announced a quarterly dividend of $3.45 per share and reported earnings of $7.94 per share for the quarter, exceeding analyst estimates.
REG - Franklin Templeton Prologis, Inc. - Form 8.3 - Prologis, Inc
Franklin Templeton, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure regarding its interests and dealings in Prologis, Inc. securities. The disclosure shows Franklin Templeton holds 1.22% of Prologis's common stock and has engaged in both purchases and sales of the securities, alongside open stock-settled derivative positions. This filing is in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code.
Franklin Templeton AMC announces change in name of Ultimate Parent company
Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) has announced that its ultimate parent company, Franklin Resources, Inc., has changed its name to ‘Franklin Templeton, Inc.’ effective August 17, 2026. This change will be reflected in all relevant documents of the Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. All other terms and conditions of the fund's documents remain unchanged.
Arista Networks, Inc. $ANET Shares Purchased by Wealthfront Advisers LLC
Wealthfront Advisers LLC increased its stake in Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) by 4.6% during the second quarter, bringing their total holdings to 174,820 shares valued at $29.698 million. Other institutional investors like Norges Bank, M&T Bank Corp, and Franklin Resources Inc. also significantly modified their positions in ANET. Analyst ratings are largely positive, with the company holding a "Buy" consensus rating and a target price of $226.05.
41,604 Shares in SoFi Technologies, Inc. $SOFI Bought by Perigon Wealth Management LLC
Perigon Wealth Management LLC recently acquired 41,604 shares of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) valued at approximately $746,000, as detailed in an SEC filing. This purchase contributes to institutional investors and hedge funds now owning 38.43% of the company. Despite mixed analyst ratings and recent insider stock sales, SoFi reported strong Q2 earnings, beating revenue and EPS estimates with significant year-over-year growth.
290,935 Shares in Humana Inc. $HUM Acquired by Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. has acquired a new stake of 290,935 shares in Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM), valued at approximately $115.56 million. Other large institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in Humana. The stock currently holds a "Hold" consensus rating from analysts with a price target of $395.22, and it recently reported strong Q2 earnings, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations.
Equity Investment Corp Invests $136.57 Million in PPG Industries, Inc. $PPG
Equity Investment Corp has purchased a new position in PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG), acquiring 1,126,001 shares valued at approximately $136.57 million. This investment makes PPG Industries the 14th largest position in Equity Investment Corp's portfolio, representing about 2.6% of its total holdings. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc., State Street Corp, and Franklin Resources Inc. have also recently adjusted their stakes in PPG.
60,752 Shares in United Rentals, Inc. $URI Acquired by Danske Bank A S
Danske Bank A S has acquired a new stake of 60,752 shares in United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI), valued at approximately $68.8 million, making them a significant institutional investor with 0.10% ownership. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc., Capital World Investors, Franklin Resources Inc., Norges Bank, and Bank of America Corp DE also increased their holdings in URI. The article also details recent insider selling, updated analyst price targets, and United Rentals' financial performance, including its latest quarterly earnings beat and dividend announcement.
Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI Invests $1.04 Million in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT
Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI has acquired a new position of 3,145 shares in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) worth approximately $1.04 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in HLT, with BlackRock Inc. purchasing a significant new position and several firms increasing their stakes. Analysts currently give Hilton Worldwide an average rating of "Moderate Buy" with a consensus price target of $353.82.
Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab Invests $11.12 Million in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT
Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab has acquired a new stake worth approximately $11.12 million in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. during the second quarter. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc. and Geode Capital Management LLC have also made significant moves in their holdings of Hilton Worldwide stock. The article also covers recent analyst ratings, financial performance, and dividend information for Hilton Worldwide.
Fig Financial Advisory Services Inc. ADV Takes Position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT
Fig Financial Advisory Services Inc. ADV has initiated a new position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT), purchasing 4,812 shares valued at approximately $1.59 million, making it their 27th largest holding. Other major institutional investors have also adjusted their stakes in Hilton Worldwide, with several analysts maintaining "Buy" or "Moderate Buy" ratings and an average target price of $353.82. Hilton Worldwide recently announced Q1 earnings that surpassed estimates and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share.
ETFs Investing in Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Stocks
This article identifies ETFs that hold stocks of the Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF), a Frankfurt Stock Exchange-listed investment trust. It highlights two specific ETFs, Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF (CCEF) and First Trust Income Opportunities ETF (FCEF), detailing their market value, weight of EMF stock, issuer, management style, expense ratio, AUM, and price performance. The piece suggests that these ETFs offer accessible and diversified investment opportunities with lower risk in emerging markets.
Plato Investment Management Ltd Makes New Investment in American International Group, Inc. $AIG
Plato Investment Management Ltd initiated a new position in American International Group (AIG) during the second quarter, acquiring over 30,000 shares valued at approximately $2.25 million. This comes as other institutional investors have also increased their holdings, with institutional ownership now at 90.6%. AIG recently exceeded quarterly EPS expectations and declared a $0.50 per share dividend, while analysts maintain a "Hold" rating with an average target price of $88.28, despite some increasing their price targets.
Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC Invests $3.99 Million in PPG Industries, Inc. $PPG
Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC has acquired a new stake of 32,912 shares in PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG) worth approximately $3.99 million during the second quarter. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc. and Pzena Investment Management LLC also significantly increased their holdings. Analysts have issued mixed ratings, with a consensus "Hold" and an average price target of $126.00, while PPG recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.74 per share.
AlTi Global Inc. Has $2.69 Million Stake in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. $AMD
AlTi Global Inc. significantly increased its stake in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) by 207.4% in Q2, bringing its total holdings to 4,633 shares valued at approximately $2.69 million. Despite a 4.3% share decline, AMD reported strong quarterly earnings of $1.66 per share and $11.54 billion in revenue, surpassing analyst expectations with a 50.1% year-over-year revenue increase. Institutional investors own 71.34% of AMD, which maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $546.87, although insider selling and a high valuation pose potential risks.
Raymond James Stock And Other Asset Managers Tied To Rising Cash Demand
Rising bond yields are drawing investor attention to cash, liquidity, and short-term fixed income, impacting asset managers. This article examines Raymond James Financial (RJF), Ashmore Group (ASHM), and TP ICAP Group (TCAP), highlighting how their business models are positioned to benefit from this shift. It also notes potential risks and considerations for investors evaluating these companies in the current market environment.
Johnson Controls Falls as Valuation Concerns Likely Spur Pullback
Johnson Controls (JCI) stock dropped 3.5% today, likely due to a valuation-driven pullback rather than business deterioration, despite strong Q3 results and a raised full-year outlook. A recent analyst downgrade to "Hold" cited the stock's outperformance and narrowed valuation gap. Insider trading activity shows multiple sales and no purchases over the last six months, while institutional investors show mixed activity with large removals and additions of shares.
Amit Ashvin Mehta Acquires 10,928 Shares of Resideo Technologies (NYSE:REZI) Stock
Resideo Technologies (NYSE:REZI) SVP Amit Ashvin Mehta recently acquired 10,928 shares of the company's stock for approximately $225,991, increasing his direct holdings by 23.53% to 57,362 shares. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates for both EPS and revenue. Institutional ownership of Resideo Technologies is high at 91.71%, while analysts have a mixed "Hold" rating with a consensus price target of $41.00.
REG - Franklin Templeton SEGRO PLC - Form 8.3 - Segro Plc
Franklin Templeton, Inc. has filed a Form 8.3 disclosure related to its holdings in Segro Plc, revealing an interest of 0.36% in 10p ordinary shares. The disclosure details a purchase of 2,254 shares at 9.55 GBP per unit on August 17, 2026. This filing is made in connection with the Takeover Code and also indicates disclosure in respect of Prologis, Inc.
Tortoise Investment Management LLC Invests $3.79 Million in TeraWulf Inc. $WULF
Tortoise Investment Management LLC recently invested $3.79 million in TeraWulf Inc. by acquiring 153,225 shares during the second quarter. This comes as TeraWulf reported weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings, with a significant loss per share and declining revenue, yet analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a high average price target. Insider activity also showed a director purchasing shares while the CEO sold shares under a pre-arranged plan.
UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp Makes New $4.38 Million Investment in Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT
UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp has made a new investment of $4.38 million in Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) during the second quarter, acquiring 8,606 shares. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc., Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc., Morgan Stanley, Franklin Resources Inc., and Deutsche Bank AG also modified their holdings in the aerospace company. Lockheed Martin recently reported strong earnings, beating analyst estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $3.45 per share.
5,918,140 Shares in Otis Worldwide Corporation $OTIS Acquired by Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. has acquired 5,918,140 shares of Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:OTIS) for approximately $423.7 million, representing about 1.55% of the company. Other institutional investors like State Street Corp, Geode Capital Management LLC, and Norges Bank have also significantly increased their stakes in Otis Worldwide. The company recently reported quarterly earnings of $1.01 EPS and $3.86 billion in revenue, with analysts forecasting continued growth.
Trust Co. of Vermont Makes New $8.42 Million Investment in Corteva, Inc. $CTVA
Trust Co. of Vermont has made a new investment of $8.42 million in Corteva, Inc. (NYSE:CTVA) by acquiring 99,381 shares during the second quarter. This move aligns with several other institutional investors increasing their stakes in the company. Analysts have given Corteva a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with a target price of $91.70, reflecting positive outlooks on the agricultural stock.
Trust Co. of Vermont Purchases New Position in Novartis AG $NVS
Trust Co. of Vermont acquired 46,466 shares of Novartis AG, valued at approximately $7.28 million, during the second quarter. This move is part of a trend where several institutional investors, including Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, have also increased their holdings in the pharmaceutical giant. Analyst ratings for Novartis are mixed, with a consensus "Hold" rating and an average price target of $141.20, while the company's shares opened at $152.18, boasting strong financial metrics.
Private Advisory Group LLC Purchases 13,888 Shares of Arista Networks, Inc. $ANET
Private Advisory Group LLC increased its stake in Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) by 16.1% in the second quarter, purchasing an additional 13,888 shares to hold a total of 100,211 shares valued at $17.0 million. Institutional investors collectively own 82.47% of the stock, and analysts maintain a "Buy" rating with an average price target of $226.05. Despite strong quarterly results, with EPS of $1.02 and revenue of $3.04 billion, insiders have sold over 4.3 million shares worth approximately $798.6 million in the last three months.
Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI Buys Shares of 24,337 United Rentals, Inc. $URI
Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI recently acquired a new stake of 24,337 shares in United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI), valued at approximately $27.57 million. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc. and Capital World Investors also significantly increased their holdings in the construction company. United Rentals reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.97 per share.
Grandfield & Dodd LLC Invests $2.94 Million in Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $IONS
Grandfield & Dodd LLC recently invested $2.94 million in Ionis Pharmaceuticals, acquiring 37,077 shares. Institutional investors collectively own a significant 93.86% of the company, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating despite some recent target reductions. The company surpassed Q2 revenue and EPS expectations, though insiders have sold a notable amount of stock recently.
BlackRock Inc. Has $15.52 Billion Holdings in Arista Networks, Inc. $ANET
BlackRock Inc. slightly decreased its stake in Arista Networks, Inc. by 0.6% in the second quarter, now holding over 91 million shares valued at $15.52 billion. Other institutional investors like Norges Bank, M&T Bank Corp, and Franklin Resources Inc. significantly increased their positions. Meanwhile, company insiders, including major shareholder Andreas Bechtolsheim and CEO Jayshree Ullal, sold substantial amounts of shares.
BlackRock Inc. Invests $9.62 Billion in Lockheed Martin Corporation $LMT
BlackRock Inc. has acquired a new stake in Lockheed Martin Corporation, purchasing over 18 million shares valued at approximately $9.62 billion, representing an 8.18% ownership. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in Lockheed Martin, with the company's stock currently trading down and a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts. Lockheed Martin recently announced a quarterly dividend and exceeded earnings expectations for its last quarter.
Franklin Templeton Inc. (FRK) Company Information
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Franklin Templeton (NYSE:BEN) - Stock Analysis
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Franklin Templeton Inc. (BEN) Leadership & Management Team Analysis
This article provides an in-depth analysis of Franklin Templeton Inc.'s leadership and management team, highlighting key personnel like CEO Jenny Johnson and recent appointments such as Elizabeth Hogbin as Head of Global Product and Rene Buehlmann as Head of Asia Pacific. It also covers recent company announcements, insider transactions, earnings reports, dividend information, and strategic initiatives including expansion into digital assets and private markets. The report offers financial data and analyst commentary on the company's performance and outlook.
Franklin Templeton Inc. Insider Trading & Ownership Structure
This article details the ownership structure and recent insider trading activities of Franklin Templeton Inc. (NYSE:BEN). It highlights that individual insiders and institutions hold the largest ownership percentages, with Rupert and Charles Johnson being top individual shareholders. The report also lists recent insider buys by Charles Johnson and provides a breakdown of the top 25 shareholders.
Month-end portfolio data now available for Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund
Federated Hermes, Inc. (FHI) announced that month-end portfolio composition and performance data for its Premier Municipal Income Fund (FMN) as of July 31, 2026, is now available. This information can be accessed on their website or requested in hard copy. Federated Hermes is a global leader in active investment management with $911.6 billion in assets.
REG - Franklin Templeton Prologis, Inc. - Form 8.3 - Prologis, Inc
Franklin Templeton, Inc. has disclosed its position in Prologis, Inc. securities, holding 1.22% of common stock and several stock-settled derivative positions as of August 14, 2026. The disclosure, made under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, also details recent purchase and sale transactions of Prologis common shares. Additionally, Franklin Templeton confirmed it is making disclosures in respect of SEGRO plc.
Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:EYPT) Given "Buy" Rating at Chardan Capital
Chardan Capital has reiterated a "Buy" rating for Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:EYPT) with a price target of $65.00, suggesting a significant upside. The company reported a quarterly loss of $1.09 per share, missing estimates, but revenue exceeded expectations. Institutional investors hold a substantial 99.41% stake in the company.
