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Japan Post Holdings sells $3.07 million in Aflac (AFL) stock

Investing.com

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June 22, 2026

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Japan Post Holdings sells $3.07 million in Aflac (AFL) stock
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Bloomberg

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· Jul 6, 2026

Stock Losses Extend on Tech Weakness, Oil Climbs: Markets Wrap

Asian equities dropped as technology shares came under renewed selling pressure as investors rotated into other corners of the market. Oil rose after a Qatari LNG ship was struck.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Chinese profit-taking triggers record gold ETF outflows amid shift to equities

Chinese investors pulled a record US2.91 billion out of domestic gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in June, taking profits as a stock-market surge and a strong yuan dimmed the appeal of the safe-haven metal, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Mainland Chinese funds were the biggest drag on Asia’s gold ETFs in June, “as local investor risk appetite continued to improve”, prompting them to turn to higher risk, higher return assets, according to the findings of the council’s report...

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 30, 2026

Here Is How Much Upside SpaceX Stock Has Left After Its Post-IPO Sell-off

The aerospace and AI company could struggle to soar higher this year.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 24, 2026

ECF: Protective Income From Its Preferred Stock

ECF: Protective Income From Its Preferred Stock

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jun 27, 2026

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) CEO Anthony Noto Keeps Buying Stock Despite 30% YTD Price Decline

Shares of digital banking specialist SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) have fallen roughly a third since the start of 2026, sliding from approximately 26 at year-end 2025 to around 18. Despite the steep decline, CEO Anthony Noto has repeatedly purchased company shares on the open market throughout the year, a move that has drawn significant attention [] The post SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) CEO Anthony Noto Keeps Buying Stock Despite 30 YTD Price Decline appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

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· Jun 30, 2026

Westwood Holdings: Director Emerita Byrne sells $246,550 stock

Westwood Holdings: Director Emerita Byrne sells $246,550 stock

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Related coverage for "Japan Post Holdings sells $3.07 million in Aflac (AFL) stock": Bloomberg — Stock Losses Extend on Tech Weakness, Oil Climbs: Markets Wrap. South China Morning Post — Chinese profit-taking triggers record gold ETF outflows amid shift to equities. The Motley Fool — Here Is How Much Upside SpaceX Stock Has Left After Its Post-IPO Sell-off. Seeking Alpha — ECF: Protective Income From Its Preferred Stock. Foreign Policy Journal — SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) CEO Anthony Noto Keeps Buying Stock Despite 30% YTD Price Decline. Investing.com — Westwood Holdings: Director Emerita Byrne sells $246,550 stock