Old North State Wealth Management LLC significantly increased its stake in GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) by 281.7% in Q4, acquiring an additional 4,062 shares to reach a total of 5,504 shares valued at $3.598 million. This move makes GE Vernova its 23rd largest position, representing 1.7% of its portfolio. The article highlights positive analyst sentiment, GE Vernova's expansion into Europe and SMR nuclear services, alongside risks such as a lawsuit and increased short interest.

Viatris (Nasdaq: VTRS) is scheduled to report its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026, and will host a live webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Investors can access the webcast via investor.viatris.com or by phone. The announcement details previous stock movements following similar earnings date notices and provides key metrics for the upcoming event.

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (ARLP) will report its first quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Monday, April 27, 2026. The company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on the same day to discuss these results. Investors can access the call via phone or ARLP's website, with an audio replay available for approximately one week.

Otis Worldwide Corporation announced on April 13, 2026, that it has acquired a majority stake in WeMaintain, a technology-enabled elevator and escalator service company. This investment aims to advance service technology, support WeMaintain's growth, and create long-term value for both organizations. Both companies will continue to operate as separate entities, with WeMaintain retaining its independent offering of agnostic IoT and AI-based solutions to its customers.

PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) announced it will release its fiscal second-quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after the market closes. Senior management will host a live webcast and conference call to discuss the results at 5:00 PM ET on the same day. Investors can access the earnings release, presentation, and financial tables on the PTC Investor Relations website before the call.

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE: BR) has launched a new digital asset platform for Canadian wealth management firms, enabling them to offer cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets to clients. The platform integrates traditional and digital assets into a single operating model, providing support for various digital assets, advisor-driven and self-directed models, and full regulatory compliance. This initiative addresses the rising investor demand for digital assets and aims to simplify the operational complexities for wealth managers.

Broadridge (NYSE: BR) has launched a new digital asset platform in Canada for wealth managers, enabling them to support cryptocurrencies and tokenized real-world assets. The platform offers a unified operating model for trading, custody, asset servicing, and proxy voting, integrating traditional and digital assets. This initiative aims to accelerate digital adoption in Canada, leveraging Broadridge's existing tokenization infrastructure which handles over US$8 trillion in assets monthly.

Retirement Guys Formula LLC increased its stake in GE Vernova Inc. by 66.3% in Q4, now holding 2,661 shares valued at approximately $1.74 million. This move aligns with positive analyst sentiment and strategic expansion in Europe for GE Vernova. However, the company faces risks from a lawsuit regarding an offshore wind farm and a recent increase in short interest.

Retirement Guys Formula LLC increased its stake in AT&T Inc. by 372.6% in the fourth quarter of last year, now holding shares valued at $1.20 million. This comes as AT&T reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share. Several other institutional investors also significantly increased their positions in the telecommunications giant.

BofA Securities downgraded NXP Semiconductors NV to Neutral from Buy, lowering its price target to $230 from $245 due to concerns about limited earnings leverage. The firm cited NXP's lack of AI products, limited EV exposure, and higher reliance on consumer phones and IoT. Despite the downgrade, InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock may be undervalued and the company has shown resilience in past downcycles.