Lowery Thomas LLC has marginally increased its stake in the iShares Russell 1000 ETF, purchasing an additional 36 shares in the second quarter. The ETF now accounts for 3.3% of the firm’s total portfolio, underscoring its continued confidence in large-cap U.S. equities.

Northwest Wealth Management LLC recently reduced its stake in Avantis International Equity ETF. According to an SEC filing, the fund sold 372 shares, representing a 0.3% cut in its total holdings. The move leaves the firm with 130,155 shares heading into the year’s second half.

Sowell Financial Services LLC has undergone a significant shift in its investment portfolio, reducing its stake in Vale S.A. by 77.5% during the second quarter. The firm now holds 17,045 shares of the basic materials company, valued at $166,000.

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Shira Ridge Wealth Management has slightly reduced its position in Apple, selling 281 shares to decrease its overall stake by 0.9%. Despite this move, the firm continues to hold nearly 30,000 shares of the tech giant, demonstrating its lingering confidence in Apple’s performance.

Affinity Wealth Management LLC has expanded its interest in Linde PLC by 1.5%, adding 166 shares to its existing stake. This addition elevates Linde’s role in the firm’s overall portfolio, now accounting for 0.8% of its holdings.

BNC Wealth Management LLC recently reduced its stake in Exxon Mobil by 6.5% through the sale of 225 shares, finalizing a position of 3,256 shares. The move, disclosed in the firm’s latest 13F filing, signals a strategic adjustment to its portfolio during the second quarter.

Charter Capital Management LLC DE has acquired 9,043 shares of WEC Energy Group, valued at approximately $942,000. The utilities-focused investment represents 0.6% of the firm’s overall portfolio. This move takes place during the second quarter, according to recent disclosures.

Allegany Law Foundation will host estate planning clinics at three Allegany County libraries during September and October. This initiative aims to provide community members with accessible legal guidance on wills and other critical estate matters.

NS Partners Ltd increased its holdings in Microsoft Corporation by 0.7% this quarter, pushing its total share count to 531,365. The investment, now worth $199.47 million, comprises 8.8% of the fund’s portfolio. It reflects the continuing confidence in the tech giant’s performance.

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TCM Advisors LLC recently increased its stake in Lockheed Martin Corporation by adding 300 shares, marking an 11% boost. This update, reflecting movements in the first quarter, brings the firm’s total Lockheed Martin holdings to 3,033 shares, or about 0.1% of TCM’s portfolio.

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BNP Paribas Asset Management pared its exposure to Adobe Inc. during the first quarter, selling 52,757 shares and cutting its stake by 7 percent. The move leaves the fund with 704,078 shares of the software maker, about 0.7 percent of its total portfolio, according to data compiled by Holdings Channel.

A new Securities and Exchange Commission filing shows PNC Financial Services Group increasing its holdings in Piedmont Realty Trust by 7.4 percent during the first quarter. The bank now controls 25,929 shares of the real-estate investment trust—an investment worth roughly $191,000.

In a significant move beyond Bitcoin, Bit Origin has secured $500 million to accumulate Dogecoin for its corporate treasury, marking a notable shift in corporate cryptocurrency investments.

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