MSCI and Citizens Financial Group see institutional stake changes

Canoe Financial LP reduced its position in MSCI Inc., selling 15,280 shares for a 7.6% decline in the first quarter and ending the period with 184,751 shares, about 0.25% of the company and valued at roughly $99.6 million. The filing noted other investors also adjusted their MSCI holdings, including new stakes and increases by Norges Bank, Bamco Inc., Banque Pictet & Cie, Generation Investment Management, and T. Rowe Price.

OP Asset Management Ltd acquired a new stake in Citizens Financial Group, purchasing 44,853 shares valued at about $2.69 million during the first quarter. The report listed additional investors who recently increased positions in Citizens Financial, such as Parallel Advisors, AA Financial Advisors, Inscription Capital, Clear Harbor Asset Management, and Grove Bank & Trust. Analyst coverage for both companies was also summarized, with rating upgrades and target‑price adjustments from several brokerage firms.