California State Teachers Retirement System lowered its position in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 1.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 14,602,157 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 235,460 shares during the quarter. Microsoft comprises approximately 5.2% of California State Teachers Retirement System’s portfolio, making the stock its largest holding. California State Teachers Retirement System owned approximately 0.19% of Microsoft worth... 

Great West Life Assurance Co. Can lowered its holdings in shares of The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) by 6.8% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 61,736 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,529 shares during the quarter. Great West Life Assurance Co. Can owned approximately 0.11% of The Ensign Group worth $2,576,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of... 

Aurora Cannabis (NYSE: ACB) is one of 33 publicly-traded companies in the “Medicinals & botanicals” industry, but how does it weigh in compared to its peers? We will compare Aurora Cannabis to similar companies based on the strength of its valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations. Insider & Institutional Ownership 11.5% of Aurora Cannabis shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 21.6% of shares of all “Medicinals & botanicals”... 

BE Semiconductor Industrs (OTCMKTS:BESIY) and MaxLinear (NYSE:MXL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings. Profitability This table compares BE Semiconductor Industrs and MaxLinear’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets. Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets BE Semiconductor Industrs 23.40% 30.35% 12.57% MaxLinear -18.07% 3.13% 1.83% Volatility... 

New England Asset Management Inc. lessened its stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT) by 5.1% in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 69,367 shares of the software giant’s stock after selling 3,700 shares during the quarter. Microsoft makes up approximately 0.3% of New England Asset Management Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest position. New England Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Microsoft were worth $14,117,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other... 

Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Wintrust Financial Corp (NASDAQ:WTFC) in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 9,272 shares of the bank’s stock, valued at approximately $404,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of WTFC. Trust Co. of Vermont bought a new position in shares of Wintrust Financial during the second quarter worth about $44,000. Private Capital Group... 

Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new stake in Safety Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFT) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 5,620 shares of the insurance provider’s stock, valued at approximately $428,000. Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of SAFT. Victory Capital Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Safety Insurance Group by 523.4% in the 2nd quarter. Victory Capital... 

Sei Investments Co. raised its position in shares of Lear Co. (NYSE:LEA) by 23.1% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 28,834 shares of the auto parts company’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,410 shares during the quarter. Sei Investments Co.’s holdings in Lear were worth $3,194,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in LEA. Public Employees... 

Private Advisor Group LLC purchased a new position in Toll Brothers Inc (NYSE:TOL) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 6,725 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $219,000. A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in TOL. Clearbridge Investments LLC raised its position in shares of Toll Brothers by 124.9% during the 1st quarter. Clearbridge Investments LLC now owns 1,900... 

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board decreased its stake in shares of Umpqua Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:UMPQ) by 47.2% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 16,900 shares of the bank’s stock after selling 15,130 shares during the quarter. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s holdings in Umpqua were worth $180,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Sowell Financial... 

Bank of Montreal Can increased its holdings in Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) by 68.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 4,975 shares of the textile maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,019 shares during the quarter. Bank of Montreal Can’s holdings in Albany International were worth $256,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several other institutional... 

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new stake in shares of Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CRWD) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 2,700 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $271,000. A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in CRWD. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its stake in Crowdstrike by 130.5% during the 1st quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 37,208 shares of the company’s... 

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new position in shares of Dana Inc (NYSE:DAN) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 20,500 shares of the auto parts company’s stock, valued at approximately $250,000. Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC increased its holdings in shares of Dana by 7.7% during the 2nd quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC now owns 5,679,249 shares of the auto parts company’s... 

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio trimmed its position in shares of Zillow Group Inc (NASDAQ:ZG) by 1.3% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 21,564 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 280 shares during the quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio’s holdings in Zillow Group were worth $1,239,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors have also recently modified their... 

Great West Life Assurance Co. Can decreased its stake in shares of Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE:WRI) by 14.6% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 135,784 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 23,229 shares during the quarter. Great West Life Assurance Co. Can’s holdings in Weingarten Realty Investors were worth $2,568,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company.... 

Sei Investments Co. boosted its position in shares of Pentair PLC (NYSE:PNR) by 3.2% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 79,529 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,465 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co.’s holdings in Pentair were worth $2,986,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company.... 

Sei Investments Co. grew its holdings in shares of Casey’s General Stores Inc (NASDAQ:CASY) by 37.6% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 21,953 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,998 shares during the quarter. Sei Investments Co. owned 0.06% of Casey’s General Stores worth $3,211,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Nelson Van Denburg & Campbell... 

Private Advisor Group LLC acquired a new stake in Masco Corp (NYSE:MAS) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 3,464 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $174,000. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of MAS. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA increased its holdings in Masco by 234.8% during the 1st quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services... 

Engineers Gate Manager LP acquired a new position in shares of Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) in the second quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund acquired 11,563 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $503,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Nelson Van Denburg & Campbell Wealth Management Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Werner Enterprises during the 2nd quarter worth $27,000. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale... 

Engineers Gate Manager LP acquired a new position in shares of Revolve Group (NYSE:RVLV) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 34,632 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $515,000. Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of RVLV. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Revolve Group during the first quarter worth approximately $81,000. JPMorgan Chase &... 

California State Teachers Retirement System cut its stake in shares of RLI Corp (NYSE:RLI) by 1.7% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 59,683 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after selling 1,038 shares during the period. California State Teachers Retirement System owned approximately 0.13% of RLI worth $4,900,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in RLI.... 

Engineers Gate Manager LP trimmed its holdings in shares of Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLKB) by 50.1% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,980 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 9,005 shares during the period. Engineers Gate Manager LP’s holdings in Blackbaud were worth $513,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock.... 

Engineers Gate Manager LP grew its holdings in shares of McGrath RentCorp (NASDAQ:MGRC) by 47.2% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 9,562 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,066 shares during the period. Engineers Gate Manager LP’s holdings in McGrath RentCorp were worth $516,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company.... 

Great West Life Assurance Co. Can lessened its stake in Uniti Group Inc (NASDAQ:UNIT) by 6.2% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 245,133 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 16,099 shares during the quarter. Great West Life Assurance Co. Can owned about 0.13% of Uniti Group worth $2,289,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently... 

Great West Life Assurance Co. Can decreased its position in PNM Resources Inc (NYSE:PNM) by 3.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 62,225 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 2,217 shares during the quarter. Great West Life Assurance Co. Can’s holdings in PNM Resources were worth $2,390,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in... 

Great West Life Assurance Co. Can cut its stake in Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI) by 27.4% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 20,743 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 7,831 shares during the period. Great West Life Assurance Co. Can’s holdings in Primerica were worth $2,417,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company.... 

Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new stake in St. Joe Co (NYSE:JOE) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 20,600 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $400,000. Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC increased its position in St. Joe by 8.3% during the first quarter. Parametric Portfolio Associates... 

Jane Street Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:BHR) by 516.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 146,584 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 122,792 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC owned 0.44% of Braemar Hotels & Resorts worth $419,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added... 

Captrust Financial Advisors reduced its position in Irhythm Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:IRTC) by 14.7% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 658 shares of the company’s stock after selling 113 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors’ holdings in Irhythm Technologies were worth $75,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Man Group plc purchased a new stake in shares of Irhythm... 

Captrust Financial Advisors bought a new position in Toll Brothers Inc (NYSE:TOL) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 2,955 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $93,000. Other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Arkadios Wealth Advisors bought a new stake in Toll Brothers in the first quarter worth $29,000. Clearbridge Investments LLC raised its stake in shares... 

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board reduced its position in shares of Insperity Inc (NYSE:NSP) by 98.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,200 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 211,000 shares during the period. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s holdings in Insperity were worth $208,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other large investors... 

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board lowered its holdings in Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE:OFC) by 66.2% during the second quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 9,100 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 17,800 shares during the period. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s holdings in Corporate Office Properties Trust were worth $231,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Van ECK Associates... 

Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3x Shares (NYSEARCA:DRV) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 26,813 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $427,000. Jane Street Group LLC owned approximately 0.91% of Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3x Shares at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made... 

Jane Street Group LLC lowered its stake in PLDT Inc (NYSE:PHI) by 72.6% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 18,024 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 47,766 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC’s holdings in PLDT were worth $440,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in shares of PLDT by 6.2% during... 

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio lessened its position in shares of H & R Block Inc (NYSE:HRB) by 5.7% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 72,124 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,335 shares during the quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio’s holdings in H & R Block were worth $1,030,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares... 

Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of AVITA MED LTD/S ADR (NASDAQ:RCEL) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 14,445 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $441,000. Jane Street Group LLC owned 0.07% of AVITA MED LTD/S as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the... 

Jane Street Group LLC lessened its position in shares of ProShares UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury (NYSEARCA:TTT) by 81.1% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 15,234 shares of the company’s stock after selling 65,289 shares during the quarter. Jane Street Group LLC’s holdings in ProShares UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury were worth $442,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Separately, Simplex Trading LLC increased its position in ProShares UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury by 81.0% in the second... 

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio reduced its stake in Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE:KRG) by 2.2% in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 90,224 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 1,989 shares during the quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio’s holdings in Kite Realty Group Trust were worth $1,041,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes... 

Jane Street Group LLC increased its position in shares of Moneygram International Inc (NASDAQ:MGI) by 985.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 137,880 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 125,178 shares during the quarter. Jane Street Group LLC owned about 0.22% of Moneygram International worth $443,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to... 

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio raised its stake in Independence Realty Trust Inc (NYSE:IRT) by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 95,529 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after acquiring an additional 929 shares during the period. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio owned 0.10% of Independence Realty Trust worth $1,098,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission... 

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio boosted its stake in NetGear, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR) by 6.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 43,589 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,654 shares during the quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio owned approximately 0.15% of NetGear worth $1,129,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several... 

Sei Investments Co. increased its holdings in shares of TriNet Group Inc (NYSE:TNET) by 23.8% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 45,634 shares of the business services provider’s stock after buying an additional 8,786 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. owned about 0.07% of TriNet Group worth $2,782,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to... 

Sei Investments Co. lessened its holdings in shares of iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IWP) by 30.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 17,348 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,562 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co.’s holdings in iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF were worth $2,743,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Several other institutional... 

Sei Investments Co. cut its stake in Regal Beloit Corp (NYSE:RBC) by 1.6% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 32,990 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 551 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. owned 0.08% of Regal Beloit worth $2,903,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. M&T Bank Corp purchased... 

Sei Investments Co. reduced its position in shares of II-VI, Inc. (NASDAQ:IIVI) by 30.8% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 59,548 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company’s stock after selling 26,548 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. owned 0.07% of II-VI worth $2,807,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock.... 

Shares of Fox Factory Holding Corp (NASDAQ:FOXF) have received a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the eleven analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have given a hold recommendation, four have issued a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $86.20. Several equities analysts... 

Private Advisor Group LLC bought a new stake in Blackrock MuniEnhanced Fund Inc. (NYSE:MEN) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 16,850 shares of the closed-end fund’s stock, valued at approximately $185,000. Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. bought a new position in Blackrock MuniEnhanced Fund in the first quarter valued at $32,000. Howe & Rusling... 

Private Advisor Group LLC acquired a new stake in Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:RHS) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 1,391 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $189,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Signaturefd LLC boosted its stake in shares of Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer... 

Private Advisor Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:BSJO) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 8,007 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $188,000. Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Private Advisory Group LLC raised its holdings in Invesco BulletShares 2024 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF by 10.2% during... 

Private Advisor Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:CHMG) by 8.4% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 6,582 shares of the bank’s stock after purchasing an additional 508 shares during the quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC owned approximately 0.14% of Chemung Financial worth $180,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced...