Key Points: The US and Saudi Arabia are nearing a defense pact that could reshape Middle East geopolitics. The agreement may lead to the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, contingent upon progress towards a Palestinian state. Challenges remain, including achieving a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and securing US Congressional approval for arms transfers. US-Saudi Defense Pact: A Catalyst for Middle East Transformation? A potential defense treaty between the United States and Saudi Arabia could significantly reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Mi ..read more

New York State Common Retirement Fund raised its holdings in shares of Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI – Free Report) by 1.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 162,940 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,536 shares during the quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund’s holdings in Power Integrations were worth $13,379,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several other large investors have a ..read more

Community Bank N.A. reduced its stake in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 3.9% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 43,067 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,727 shares during the quarter. Johnson & Johnson accounts for approximately 0.9% of Community Bank N.A.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 24th biggest holding. Community Bank N.A.’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $6,750,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their ..read more

GAMMA Investing LLC acquired a new position in shares of BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm acquired 2,355 shares of the auto parts company’s stock, valued at approximately $80,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new position in shares of BorgWarner in the third quarter valued at about $28,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC bought a new position in BorgWarner in the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. Bruce G. Allen ..read more

GAMMA Investing LLC acquired a new position in shares of Western Digital Co. (NASDAQ:WDC – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 1,490 shares of the data storage provider’s stock, valued at approximately $85,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Naples Money Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Western Digital in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Lindbrook Capital LLC raised its stak ..read more

Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners increased its holdings in shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 2.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,550 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 150 shares during the quarter. Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners’ holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $1,114,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and s ..read more

Bfsg LLC reduced its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ – Free Report) by 0.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 25,832 shares of the company’s stock after selling 237 shares during the period. Bfsg LLC’s holdings in Johnson & Johnson were worth $4,049,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of JNJ. Pathway Financial Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Johnson & Johnson by 4.3% in the fourth quarter. Pathway Financial Advisors LLC now own ..read more

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund raised its position in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) by 15.6% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 208,208 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 28,034 shares during the quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. accounts for approximately 0.6% of Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th biggest holding. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund’s holdings in JPMorgan Chase & Co. were worth $35,416,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other insti ..read more

Lee Danner & Bass Inc. cut its position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 0.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 25,118 shares of the information services provider’s stock after selling 158 shares during the quarter. Lee Danner & Bass Inc.’s holdings in Alphabet were worth $3,509,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Meritage Group LP lifted its holdings in Alphabet by 1,061.5% in the third quarter. Merita ..read more

Diversified LLC boosted its stake in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 32.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 6,706 shares of the information services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,634 shares during the period. Diversified LLC’s holdings in Alphabet were worth $937,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Aire Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Alp ..read more