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NY Metabolic Health Clinic Nourish Raises $100M in Series C

Profund Advisors Cuts Visa Inc. Stake by 19.9% in Q4, Analysts Remain Optimistic

Radnor Capital Increases Visa Stake by 25% to $5.34M as Visa Reports Strong Q4 Earnings

Regulatory filings show Berkshire Hathaway increases stake in Sumitomo Mitsui to 10.30%

MasterCard Acquires Vocalink, Showcasing 'Hunter' Strategy and Rebel Origins

Middle East Conflict Drives Oil and Inflation Up, US Bond Yields Hit 5% in 20-Year High Triggering Global Sell-Off

NYC Mayor Mamdani Meets JPMorgan CEO Dimon

Goldman Sachs Discloses 9% Stake in Umicore and Files Transparency Notice

JPMorgan Discloses 6.15% Stake in Link Mobility Group Holding Exceeds Threshold

Berkshire Hathaway Initiates Stakes in Delta Air Lines and Macy's, Boosting Their Pre-Market Stock Prices

UnitedHealth's stock falls after Berkshire Hathaway exits its stake.

Citigroup and BlackRock Sign €15 Billion Private Credit Deal

Berkshire Hathaway Invests $55 Million in Macy's, Establishing a New Position

Berkshire maintains its top shareholder position in Kraft Heinz at the end of Q1

Wesbanco Bank Reduces JPMorgan Chase Stake by 3.9% in Q4

Berkshire Hathaway's McLane and Aurora Announce 100% On-Time Performance in Autonomous Trucking Pilot

RiverFront Investment Group Increases Stake in Bank of America by 43% to 165,484 Shares in Q4

Seeking Alpha analyzed the quant ratings of Berkshire Hathaway's top holdings.

Bank of America Increases Voting Stake in Mercedes-Benz to 5.4%

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Advisor OS LLC Purchases 3,516 Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. $JPM

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Advisor OS LLC increased its stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. by 17.2% in Q4, acquiring 3,516 shares, bringing its total to 24,013 shares valued at $7.74 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions. Analysts have mixed ratings on JPM, with price targets ranging from $288 to $345. Recent insider sales were reported, with COO and CFO reducing their holdings. JPM shares opened at $300.91, with a market cap of $806.28 billion.

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US Tiger Securities reported a cybersecurity breach affecting 26,985 individuals, with unauthorized access to personal and financial data. A government filing indicated the incident occurred last July, but specific details on the stolen data remain undisclosed.

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Cybersecurity Breach at US Tiger Securities Exposes Thousands' Data

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While the world was/is focused on the 'shortage' of semis/power/crude, Goldman Sachs one-delta desk-head, Rich Privorotsky, highlights a growing problem facing many markets simultaneously - supply! Oil SensitivityYet another jawbone/TACO on oil overnight, with Iran strikes reportedly called off at the last minute following pressure from other middle east leaders.

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Financial stocks fell pre-bell Tuesday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) down 0.1%. XP shares dropped over 5% after disappointing Q1 results. Lloyds Banking (LYG) plans to expand its US infrastructure financing, with shares up 0.6%. Bank of America (BAC) and Lazard (LAZ) are advising on a potential sale of Fraikin Group, valued at up to 3 billion euros, with Lazard shares rising over 1%.

- Financial stocks showed a downward trend before the market opened, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) falling by 0.1%.  
- XP (XP) shares dropped over 5% after disappointing Q1 results, while Lloyds Banking (LYG) is looking to grow its US infrastructure financing, resulting in a 0.6% increase in its shares premarket.  
- Additionally, Bank of America (BAC) and Lazard (LAZ) are advising on the potential sale of Fraikin Group, which may be valued at up to 3 billion euros, with Lazard’s shares rising more than 1%.

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Sector Update: Financial Stocks Fall Pre-Bell Tuesday

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A Northern Trust study reveals that 94% of over 180 global asset owners are investing in private markets, up from 86% in 2025, with average allocations at 17%. Liquidity concerns have risen, with 60% prioritizing it for portfolio resilience. Digital asset exposure is at 47%, influenced by regulatory and governance factors. AI adoption is increasing, but nearly 70% face challenges in execution due to data issues.

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Northern Trust peer study shows 94% of asset owners invest in private markets

Goldman Sachs executives express confidence in client activity despite global uncertainties, including the Iran conflict. They highlight a 'huge opportunity' in the Middle East, emphasizing ongoing business and recent deals with regional investment funds. The bank seeks political stability in Europe to enhance growth, particularly in the UK, where it aims to expand its retail operations.

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Goldman Sachs targets ‘huge opportunity’ despite Iran shock

A TD survey at ACG DealMAX in April 2026 revealed that 67% of middle-market dealmakers expect M&A activity to rise in the next year. Key concerns include valuation misalignment (77%) and economic volatility (46%). While capital availability isn't a major issue, 36% find financing hard to structure, and 28% cite high capital costs as a barrier. Speed and certainty in execution are prioritized by 57% of respondents, with improved valuation alignment seen as crucial for deal flow.

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TD survey shows 67% of middle-market dealmakers expect M&A activity to rise

Yesterday's closing, Allstate's stock price rose by 1.77%, showing a steady and solid trend, with the closing price firmly above the short-term moving average system, maintaining a good bullish arrangement. The MACD daily line issued a bullish confirmation signal again above the zero axis, indicating that after the previous consolidation, buying power is re-gathering, and the medium-term trend remains bullish. The trading volume was approximately $378 million, with the volume in a normal range, showing a steady inflow of funds without signs of excessive chasing. On the news front, the insurance sector is benefiting from the current market environment. Against the backdrop of intensified global bond market sell-offs and continuously shifting interest rate cut expectations, the investment return expectations for insurance companies have improved—higher interest rate environments help insurance funds achieve better returns on fixed income allocations. As a leader in the property and casualty insurance sector, Allstate's pricing power and underwriting profits typically perform outstandingly during hard market cycles. The Financial ETF (XLF) rose by 1.25% yesterday, with overall sector funds showing a warm trend. From a technical perspective, the stock price is running above the upward trend line, with short-term moving averages providing effective support. Although the increase of 1.77% is not aggressive, it appears particularly steady in the current volatile market environment, and this "slow bull" trend is more sustainable. In terms of volume, there have been no significant abnormal signals of large volume or contraction in recent days, with a balanced trading rhythm. The short-term trend reference is slightly bullish, with defensive attributes combined with a favorable interest rate environment, creating a resonance between technical and fundamental aspects. However, it should be noted that if the market experiences a systemic correction, even defensive stocks may be passively pressured

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Pre-market trend | Allstate (ALL) on May 18 shows defensive attributes, with funds steadily flowing in?

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Nu Holdings has received conditional approval to operate as a national bank in the U.S., marking a significant step in its expansion beyond Latin America, where it serves approximately 135 million customers in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.

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Nu wins conditional US approval to operate as national bank

Goldman Sachs increased its stake in FDJ United to 5.97% of share capital, holding 11,053,359 shares as of May 13. This follows a previous stake of 5.08% reported on May 8, driven by an off-market acquisition. The voting rights associated with this position were 3.53% at the earlier date.

FDJ United flags Goldman Sachs stake at 5.97% of capital

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Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on May 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET. This announcement was originally published by Wells Fargo & Company via Business Wire.

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