Aigen Investment Management LP acquired 11,227 shares of WEC Energy Group, Inc. for approximately $1,224,000 during the first quarter, marking a significant institutional investment. The company reported strong quarterly earnings with $0.76 earnings per share, exceeding analyst expectations, and a 13.4% year-over-year revenue increase to $2.01 billion. WEC Energy Group announced a quarterly dividend of $0.8925 per share, resulting in a 3.3% yield. Insiders, including Director Gale E. Klappa and CEO, have recently sold shares, reducing their holdings. Hedge funds such as GAMMA Investing LLC, Janus Henderson Group PLC, Charles Schwab, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. also increased their stakes. The company has a market capitalization of $35.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.97, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28. Brokerage research opinions have shifted, with Goldman Sachs downgrading to 'sell' and Wells Fargo upgrading to 'overweight'.

Mizuho Securities USA LLC reduced its stake in WEC Energy Group by 15.2% in the first quarter, holding 25,437 shares worth $2.772 million as of its latest SEC Form 13F filing. Other institutional investors such as Hughes Financial Services LLC, Opal Wealth Advisors LLC, Golden State Wealth Management LLC, Creekmur Asset Management LLC, and Stephens Consulting LLC also adjusted their positions. WEC Energy Group reported strong quarterly results, including $0.76 earnings per share (beating estimates), $2.01 billion in revenue (exceeding forecasts), and a 13.4% year-over-year revenue growth. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.8925, yielding 3.3%, with a payout ratio of 68.39%. Analyst ratings shifted, with Goldman Sachs downgrading to 'sell' and lowering the price target to $100.00, while Wells Fargo and Barclays raised their price targets. Insider activity included EVP Daniel Krueger and other executives selling significant shares, totaling over 59,752 shares worth $6.6 million in the last quarter. The company has a market capitalization of $35.23 billion and operates in regulated natural gas and electricity markets across the U.S., including Wisconsin and Illinois.

AIA Group Ltd significantly increased its stake in Conagra Brands by 1,004.3%, acquiring 142,585 additional shares and now owning 156,782 shares valued at approximately $4.18 million. Conagra Brands reported quarterly earnings per share of $0.56, missing analyst expectations and recording a 4.3% revenue decline year-over-year. The company maintains a 7.3% dividend yield with a $0.35 quarterly dividend, resulting in a 58.58% payout ratio. Several institutional investors adjusted their holdings during the first quarter, including Alpine Bank Wealth Management, MJT & Associates Financial Advisory Group Inc., Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC, Golden State Wealth Management LLC, and Wayfinding Financial LLC. Analysts from Sanford C. Bernstein, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Goldman Sachs Group, Morgan Stanley, and Royal Bank of Canada issued various ratings and price targets, with a consensus average rating of 'Hold' and an average target price of $22.58. Shares traded up to $19.53 on Tuesday, with a market capitalization of $9.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.17, and a current ratio of 0.71. The company operates primarily in the United States through Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, and Foodservice segments.

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Invesco Ltd. reduced its stake in Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) by 14.3% in the first quarter, owning 11,328,431 shares valued at $676.99 million as of its latest SEC filing. The company reported Q2 earnings of $0.46 per share, missing estimates, with $2.78 billion in revenue and a 19.0% year-over-year increase. Williams announced a $0.50 quarterly dividend, yielding 3.5% with a 100.50% payout ratio. Other institutional investors including Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Marshall Wace, GAMMA Investing, and Castle Hook Partners adjusted their holdings, with notable increases. Analyst ratings have shifted, with TD Cowen initiating a 'buy' rating and a $67.00 target, while Royal Bank of Canada and Wells Fargo upgraded their positions. The stock traded down to $57.79 on Tuesday, with a market cap of $70.46 billion and a P/E ratio of 29.04. Corporate insiders also sold shares, with COO Larry C. Larsen and SVP reducing their holdings. Williams operates as an energy infrastructure company in the U.S., with operations across multiple regional segments.