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Did Democrats Run Too Far to the Left?Executive Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Alphabet Inc. ( NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report ) by 13.8% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 48,734 shares of the information services provider’s stock after buying an additional 5,926 shares during the quarter. Executive Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Alphabet were worth $8,083,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Christopher J. Hasenberg Inc grew its holdings in Alphabet by 75.0% in the 2nd quarter. Christopher J. Hasenberg Inc now owns 140 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 60 shares in the last quarter. Kings Path Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Alphabet in the second quarter valued at about $36,000. Denver PWM LLC acquired a new position in shares of Alphabet in the second quarter valued at about $41,000. Quarry LP bought a new position in Alphabet during the second quarter worth about $53,000. Finally, Summit Securities Group LLC bought a new position in Alphabet during the second quarter worth about $55,000. Institutional investors own 40.03% of the company’s stock. Alphabet Stock Down 1.7 % Shares of GOOGL opened at $164.76 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $2.02 trillion, a PE ratio of 21.85, a PEG ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.03. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $167.64 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $170.36. The company has a current ratio of 1.95, a quick ratio of 1.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. Alphabet Inc. has a 12 month low of $127.90 and a 12 month high of $191.75. Alphabet Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 9th will be paid a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.49%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 9th. Alphabet’s dividend payout ratio is currently 10.61%. Analyst Ratings Changes A number of analysts have issued reports on GOOGL shares. DA Davidson started coverage on shares of Alphabet in a research report on Tuesday, September 10th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $170.00 target price on the stock. Pivotal Research boosted their price target on Alphabet from $215.00 to $225.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and set a $205.00 price objective on shares of Alphabet in a research note on Thursday, October 24th. KeyCorp lifted their price objective on Alphabet from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Finally, Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $210.00 target price (up from $200.00) on shares of Alphabet in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-one have issued a buy rating and five have issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Alphabet has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $205.90. Get Our Latest Research Report on Alphabet Insider Activity In other Alphabet news, Director Kavitark Ram Shriram sold 10,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $177.41, for a total transaction of $1,862,805.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 319,966 shares in the company, valued at approximately $56,765,168.06. This represents a 3.18 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link . Also, CEO Sundar Pichai sold 22,500 shares of Alphabet stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $158.68, for a total transaction of $3,570,300.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 2,137,385 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $339,160,251.80. This represents a 1.04 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last three months, insiders have sold 206,795 shares of company stock valued at $34,673,866. 11.55% of the stock is currently owned by insiders. Alphabet Company Profile ( Free Report ) Alphabet Inc offers various products and platforms in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. It operates through Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets segments. The Google Services segment provides products and services, including ads, Android, Chrome, devices, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Photos, Google Play, Search, and YouTube. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding GOOGL? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Alphabet Inc. ( NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Alphabet Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Alphabet and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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UCF will attempt to shake off a dreadful offensive performance when it collides with LSU on Sunday afternoon in the third-place game of the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. The Knights (4-1) couldn't get anything going against No. 19 Wisconsin on Friday, going 21-for-62 from the field (33.9 percent) and just 2-for-17 from 3-point range (11.8 percent) en route to an 86-70 loss. Jordan Ivy-Curry finished with 13 points while Keyshawn Hall and Dior Johnson added 11 apiece for UCF, which never led and fell behind by as many as 23. Knights coach Johnny Dawkins is hoping that his team's struggles don't carry over into the meeting with the Tigers (4-1). "We have to do better offensively," Dawkins said. "We have to space the floor better. We have to balance our offense between our perimeter and our bigs. Those are things that we didn't do consistently (on Friday)." LSU also needs to clean things up after committing 15 turnovers in a 74-63 setback against Pitt on Friday. Tigers forward Jalen Reed doesn't believe giving the ball away will be a lingering issue. "I feel like a lot of our turnovers were more on us than them," Reed said. "I feel like a lot of the turnovers were careless, but we're a better team than that and I feel like we'll take care of the ball better moving forward." Reed and Vyctorius Miller each posted 14 points in the loss to the Panthers, with Reed also hauling in seven rebounds. Cam Carter chipped in 11 points. Carter is putting up a team-leading 16.4 points per game. Jordan Sears (12.0 points per game), Reed (11.0) and Miller (10.2) also have scoring averages in double figures. Ivy-Curry (16.8 points per game), Hall (16.2) and Darius Johnson (13.0) have been leading the way for UCF. Sunday marks the first-ever meeting between the Knights and Tigers. --Field Level Media
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Since joining Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has amassed 18 major trophies, including six Premier League titles in the past seven seasons. His remarkable run has led City to an unprecedented four consecutive league victories, culminating in a historic treble in 2023 that fulfilled the ambitions of the club’s Abu Dhabi-based owners by winning the Champions League for the first time. This latest triumph brought Guardiola ‘s career total to three Champions League titles, equalling the second-highest tally in the competition’s history. Guardiola’s Relentless Drive Despite his immense success, Guardiola’ s hunger for more trophies remains undiminished, leading to his decision to sign a two-year contract extension, extending his stay at the Etihad beyond a decade. His track record is staggering, with 12 league titles in just 15 seasons as a senior coach across Spain, Germany, and England. “I felt I could not leave now, simple as that,” Guardiola stated, reflecting on his commitment to the club amid challenging times on and off the pitch. Challenges On and Off the Pitch City’s recent struggles, including four consecutive defeats and a series of injuries — notably the loss of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri for the rest of the season — have tested Guardiola like never before. Compounding matters is the ongoing hearing regarding 115 charges of alleged breaches of Premier League rules, raising uncertainties over City’s future standing. Despite these challenges, Guardiola remains focused: “I felt the club still want me,” he said, expressing his resolve to steer City through turbulent waters. Beyond Silverware: Changing the Face of Football Guardiola’s influence transcends trophies. His philosophy of possession-based football and building play from the back has revolutionized the game, influencing tactics at all levels — from grassroots to the elite. Rivals have looked to replicate his success; Arsenal, led by his former assistant Mikel Arteta, pushed City to the brink last season, finishing just two points behind. Chelsea and Liverpool have also sought guidance from Guardiola’s methods, appointing coaches influenced by his style. Impact on English Football Guardiola’s arrival in England has even been credited with transforming the national team’s performances at major tournaments. His influence on key players like Kyle Walker, John Stones, and Phil Foden has been instrumental to England’s resurgence. Former national team manager Gareth Southgate lauded Guardiola’s impact: “They have learned from him, individually and tactically, and, as much as anything, their mentality.” Keeping the Premier League Competitive While Guardiola’s exacting standards have elevated Manchester City to new heights, they have also raised questions about the competitive balance of the Premier League. Even amid recent struggles, City remain just five points behind league leaders Liverpool, showcasing the relentless nature of Guardiola’s ambitions. The Quest for More Trophies With 39 trophies already in his collection, Guardiola’s focus remains on adding to Manchester City’s silverware haul. As he approaches the latter stages of his tenure in Manchester, he continues to appreciate the unique support he has received at the club: “I have everything a manager could ever wish for, and I appreciate that so much,” he said. “Hopefully now we can add more trophies to the ones we have already won. That will be my focus.” Guardiola’s renewed commitment signals a determination to lead City through adversity while cementing his legacy as one of football’s greatest and most influential managers.CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Ian Jackson scored a season-high 26 points, RJ Davis added 23 points, including five 3-pointers, and North Carolina beat Campbell 97-81 Sunday night in the Tar Heels' final nonconference game of the season. Elliot Cadeau added 12 points and a career-high 12 assists, Drake Powell also scored 12 points and Jalen Washington added 10 for North Carolina (8-5). Cadeau made a jumper to spark a 15-3 run, Davis followed with a 3-pointer that gave UNC the lead for good with 16:09 left in the first half and Cadeau capped the spurt with a layup that made it 22-12 with 12:41 to go until halftime. Colby Duggan responded with back-to-back 3-pointers for the Fighting Camels to make it 22-18 less than a minute later and Nolan Dorsey's tip-in again trimmed the deficit to four points with 7:51 left in the first half. North Carolina scored 12 of the final 17 points to take a 40-29 lead into the intermission and Campbell got no closer than nine from there. Duggan hit a jumper to open the scoring in the second half, but Washington threw down a dunk with 18:53 to play and the Tar Heels led by double figures the rest of the way. Duggan led Campbell (5-8) with a career-high 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting, 5 of 9 from 3-point range. The rest of the Camels combined to make 17 of 45 from the field (37.8%). Jasin Sinani scored 15 and Cam Gregory 14 for Campbell. Seth Trimble (upper-body injury), who is averaging 14.8 points per game this season, did not play for North Carolina. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . 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