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Aflac stock eases as ex-dividend date and softer Q2 trends weigh

Aflac (AFL) stock has eased due to its ex-dividend date for a $0.61 payout and investor concerns over softer second-quarter 2026 earnings trends, particularly in Japan. The mechanical ex-dividend adjustment explains most of the modest price drop, while the underlying Q2 report showed a …

BlackLine (BL) Latest Quarter: The Bottom-Line Figure Outpaces Its Comparison; Trading Response: The Stock Ends Up 4.80% in the Current Update - Earnings Trend Analysis

BlackLine (BL) Latest Quarter: The Bottom-Line Figure Outpaces Its Comparison; Trading Response: The Stock Ends Up 4.80% in the Current Update - Profit Cycle Analysis

BlackLine (BL) Institutional Ownership 2026 $BL

This article details the institutional ownership of BlackLine (NASDAQ:BL), including current percentages, buying and selling activities, and a list of major shareholders with their shareholdings and market values. It highlights that 95.13% of BlackLine's stock is owned by institutional investors, with a breakdown of …

BlackRock Stock and 2 Financials Tied to Rising Demand for Cash Alternatives

Stanley Black & Decker stock holds close to $100 as Q2 profit and $1 billion U.S. plan reshape outlo

Aflac Falls as Investors Weigh Softer Q2 Trends and Post-Earnings Target Cuts

Aflac (AFL) stock fell 4.0% today, largely due to its recent second-quarter report showing lower adjusted earnings, currency pressure, and softening trends in Japan. Analysts have also trimmed price targets, adding to the downward pressure. Insider selling has been prevalent, with 139 sales and …

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Stock May Look Rich On Fresh Autonomous Driving News

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. BlackBerry stock has delivered a strong 135.8% return over the past year, yet a fresh look at its current pricing suggests the shares no longer look obviously …

Blackstone Inc. stock rises Wednesday, outperforms market

Blackstone Inc. (BX) shares rose 3.20% to $145.09 on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market. The S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw gains, contributing to an overall positive trading session. This marks the second consecutive day of gains for Blackstone's …

Following QNX Driving News, Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Still Undervalued?

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. BlackBerry (TSX:BB) is back in focus after its QNX division joined Momenta and XHEART to launch an autonomous driving platform that is certified …

All You Need to Know About Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) Rating Upgrade to Buy

Blackbaud announces 2026 Impact Awards celebrating tech-driven social impact worldwide

Blackbaud, a leading AI-powered social impact solutions provider, has announced the winners of its 2026 Impact Awards. These awards recognize organizations and individuals globally for their innovative use of technology to create social change in various sectors such as nonprofits, healthcare, and education. The …

3 AI Governance Software Stocks Worth Watching After The OpenAI Safety Shock

Following an OpenAI safety incident, this article highlights three AI governance software stocks: Commvault Systems (CVLT), BlackLine (BL), and Intapp (INTA). These companies provide solutions for data protection, auditability in finance, and governance for professional services, respectively, addressing the increasing need for control over …

St. James's Place Stock And 2 UK Wealth Plays Facing Higher Bond Yields

Blackstone (BXMT) Earnings Report: The EPS Result Is Below Expectation in the Latest Reading; Shares Finish 3.53% Higher in the Latest Session - Revenue Growth Report

Japan Post Holdings, Aflac 10% owner, sells $1.68m in shares

Japan Post Holdings, a 10% owner of Aflac Inc., sold 13,900 shares of Aflac common stock worth $1.68 million on August 17, 2026. This transaction occurred at prices between $121.26 and $122.11 per share, leaving Japan Post Holdings with an indirect holding of over …

5100 Xizang Glacier Sets Board Meeting to Approve Interim Results and Dividend Plan

Black Canyon (ASX:BCA) Share Price Advances Ahead of Wandanya Manganese Resource Update

Stanley (SWK) Financial Update: The Bottom-Line Figure Outpaces Its Comparison in the Latest Reading; After Earnings: Shares Fall 1.19% in Latest Trading - Earnings Growth Analysis

Black Sesame International Sets Board Meeting to Approve Interim Results and Consider Dividend

AFLAC Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

AFLAC Inc. (AFL) stock declined by 3.81% on Wednesday, closing at $116.51, despite a generally positive trading day for the broader market. Both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw gains. The company's stock is currently 10.53% below its 52-week high …

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. Purchases Shares of 1,242,427 Aflac Incorporated $AFL

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. recently acquired a new stake of 1,242,427 shares in Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL), valued at approximately $145.7 million. This makes them a significant institutional investor, owning about 0.24% of Aflac's stock. Other institutional investors like Vanguard Group Inc., Dimensional …

Wolfe Research initiates Aflac stock with underperform rating

Wolfe Research initiated coverage on Aflac Inc. with an underperform rating and a price target of $103.00, citing concerns about its Japan operations and reliance on share buybacks over earnings growth. This target suggests a potential 15% decline from the current stock price. The …

Meeder Advisory Services Inc. Makes New Investment in Aflac Incorporated $AFL

Meeder Advisory Services Inc. has reported a new investment in Aflac Incorporated, purchasing 20,136 shares valued at approximately $2.36 million during the second quarter. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Aflac, which has seen its stock perform with a market cap of …

19,726 Shares in Blackstone Inc. $BX Acquired by Meeder Advisory Services Inc.

Meeder Advisory Services Inc. has acquired a new stake of 19,726 shares in Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX), valued at approximately $2.32 million, according to its latest SEC filing. This acquisition is part of broader institutional interest in Blackstone, with other firms also modifying their holdings. …

Fundstrat's Tom Lee Says Crypto 'More Relevant' In AI Era, Backs BlackRock's Bullish Bitcoin Call

Fundstrat's Tom Lee believes cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly relevant due to the rapid advancements in AI and robotics, aligning with BlackRock's bullish long-term outlook on Bitcoin. Despite a significant drawdown, BlackRock attributes Bitcoin's volatility to deleveraging and shifting investor flows, not a fundamental flaw …

Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Commits $1 Billion To US Investment

Market Chatter: BlackRock's HPS Investment Partners Among Creditors Taking Over MBS Group

BlackRock (BLK) private credit division HPS Investment Partners and Oaktree Capital are among the cr PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have …

BlackRock Canada Announces August 2026 Cash Distributions for iShares ETFs on TSX and Cboe Canada

BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited has announced the August 2026 cash distributions for its iShares ETFs listed on the TSX and Cboe Canada. Unitholders of record on August 26, 2026, will receive payments on August 31, 2026. The announcement includes detailed "per unit" distribution …

BlackRock® Canada Announces August Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (iShares) TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the August 2026 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX …

Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab Buys New Position in Blackstone Inc. $BX

Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab has acquired a new stake in Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX), purchasing over 91,000 shares valued at approximately $10.74 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in Blackstone, with several increasing their positions. The article also details recent insider transactions, analyst rating …

73,300 Shares in Aflac Incorporated $AFL Bought by Foster & Motley Inc.

Foster & Motley Inc. recently acquired 73,300 shares of Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) valued at approximately $8.59 million during the second quarter. This purchase is part of a trend of institutional investors modifying their holdings in Aflac, while company insiders have also engaged in selling …

Fidelity National Financial Inc. Invests $12.36 Million in Blackstone Inc. $BX

Fidelity National Financial Inc. has acquired a new stake of 105,000 shares in Blackstone Inc. valued at approximately $12.36 million, making it 0.4% of their portfolio. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 70% of Blackstone, and analysts have a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating …

Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI Invests $1.31 Million in Aflac Incorporated $AFL

Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI has acquired a new stake worth $1.31 million in Aflac Incorporated, purchasing 11,156 shares in the second quarter. Other institutional investors also made significant changes to their positions in Aflac. The article also details recent insider selling, Aflac's financial …

BlackRock Inc. Buys New Shares in PPG Industries, Inc. $PPG

BlackRock Inc. has acquired a new stake in PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:PPG), purchasing over 23.5 million shares valued at approximately $2.86 billion, now owning about 10.59% of the company. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in PPG. The specialty chemicals company recently …

BlackRock Inc. Purchases Shares of 150,825,694 Kenvue Inc. $KVUE

BlackRock Inc. has acquired a new position in Kenvue Inc. (NYSE:KVUE), purchasing over 150 million shares valued at approximately $2.88 billion during the second quarter. This makes BlackRock Inc. a significant stakeholder, owning about 7.86% of Kenvue. Other institutional investors like Vanguard Group Inc. …