Pacer Advisors Inc. significantly increased its stake in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) by 3,816.8% in Q4, acquiring over 1.2 million additional shares. Other institutional investors like Norges Bank, Capital Wealth Planning LLC, Man Group plc, and Victory Capital Management Inc. also raised their holdings. The article details MPC's recent financial performance, dividends, insider trading, and mixed analyst sentiment regarding its future stock performance.

IBM has introduced three new Z software tools to bolster security and data operations on its mainframe systems, addressing emerging threats like ransomware and the demands of AI workloads. These tools include IBM zSecure Detection for threat monitoring, IBM zSecure Secret Manager for automated certificate management, and IBM Z Database Assistant, which uses agentic AI to optimize database tasks. The company emphasizes the IBM Z platform's renowned resilience, boasting 99.999999% uptime, as it continues to innovate its mainframe offerings for future technological challenges.

Pacer Advisors Inc. reduced its stake in Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) by 5.9% in the fourth quarter, selling 59,156 shares and holding 943,775 shares valued at $267.38 million. This comes as other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in the online travel company. Expedia Group reported strong financial performance, exceeding quarterly earnings estimates and declaring a quarterly dividend, while analysts have issued mixed price targets for the stock.

A former sales representative for Abbott Laboratories, Kris Ghosh, has filed a federal whistleblower complaint alleging that the medical giant unlawfully provided kickbacks to Pacific Vascular Institute in Hawaiʻi. Ghosh claims Abbott illegally induced Pacific Vascular to use its devices for atherectomy procedures, potentially defrauding federal health insurance programs. Abbott denies the allegations, stating that similar claims were previously rejected by courts on jurisdictional grounds.

MV Capital Management Inc. has initiated a new position in The TJX Companies, Inc. by acquiring 29,870 shares valued at approximately $4.59 million during the fourth quarter. This move highlights continued institutional interest in TJX, with other large investors also increasing their stakes, bringing institutional and hedge fund ownership to 91.09%. Analysts maintain a broadly bullish outlook on the company, evidenced by an average "Buy" rating and recent price target increases following strong quarterly results that surpassed EPS and revenue estimates.

MidFirst Bank has acquired a new position in The TJX Companies, purchasing over 24,000 shares valued at approximately $3.75 million. This investment follows TJX's strong quarterly earnings, which surpassed analyst expectations, and a raised guidance for fiscal year 2027. Wall Street maintains a positive outlook on the retailer, with a consensus "Buy" rating and an average price target of $174.58.

Brazil's meat processor Barra Mansa Alimentos has adopted Amcor's Moda Vac rotary vacuum chamber sealing system to enhance productivity and vacuum performance for its Oranges Alimentos brand. Amcor provided high-speed equipment, packaging materials, and technical support, with the new lines significantly increasing capacity and consistency. This initiative is part of Amcor's broader investment strategy in packaging technology across Latin America, aiming to support customer growth in strategic markets like Brazil.

This article identifies two "Dividend Kings," PepsiCo (PEP) and S&P Global (SPGI), as attractive buys for 2026. These companies have consistently increased their dividends for at least 50 years and are favored due to strong economic moats, exemplary capital allocation, and current undervaluation according to Morningstar's analysis. The report highlights the importance of valuation and strong fundamentals, rather than just dividend streaks, when selecting dividend investments.

Tempo Wealth LLC has made Parker-Hannifin Corporation its largest holding by investing $78.96 million in the industrial products company. This investment, comprising 89,838 shares, represents 14.1% of Tempo Wealth LLC's portfolio. Parker-Hannifin recently reported strong quarterly results, beating EPS and revenue estimates, reaffirming FY 2026 EPS guidance, and increasing its quarterly dividend to $2.00 per share.

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) remains a key player in the copper market despite recent delays in its Grasberg mine due to a mudflow incident, pushing full recovery to early 2028. The company is a major global copper producer, offering investors direct exposure to copper prices and supply, which is crucial for the AI and electrification boom. While acknowledging risks, the article positions FCX as central to the copper supply narrative, even if other AI stocks might offer quicker returns.