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Latest price

$7.32

+0.14%

Alpha Vantage · 10/30/2026

Industry: —Category: CEFCurrency: USDNews: 8 recent
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One-year price history

Adjusted daily closes · 252 observations · as of Oct 30, 2026

Historical data, not a forecast

1 month

+4.4%

3 months

-5.6%

6 months

-8.1%

1 year

-1.7%

Year to date

-3.4%

52-week range

$6.91 – $8.02

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Fortune·69 signal
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says the best advice he ever got came from his grandmother

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon revealed that the best career advice he ever received was from his grandmother, who told him, "Don't be in a hurry," when he was in his twenties. He also shared insights into his daily routine, including early morning workouts and a disciplined approach to his schedule, which he believes is crucial for managing time effectively. Solomon emphasizes the importance of patience in career progression and being thorough with commitments, stating, "I don’t like to do things halfway."

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MarketBeat·56 signal
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Buys 21,108 Shares of VeriSign, Inc. $VRSN

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al increased its stake in VeriSign, Inc. by 7.8% during the third quarter, purchasing an additional 21,108 shares, bringing their total to 290,112 shares valued at $81.81 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the information services provider. The article also details recent analyst ratings, insider transactions, and VeriSign's latest financial performance and dividend announcement.

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MarketBeat·60 signal
Soltis Investment Advisors LLC Purchases 11,208 Shares of Autodesk, Inc. $ADSK

Soltis Investment Advisors LLC has acquired 11,208 shares of Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) in the third quarter, a new position valued at approximately $2.34 million. This move is part of a broader trend of institutional investment, with various hedge funds modifying their holdings in the software company, which now sees 90.24% ownership by institutional investors. Autodesk maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, with a target price of $316.84, following strong quarterly earnings that surpassed expectations.

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MarketBeat·59 signal
1,293 Shares of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. $MPWR Bought by Soltis Investment Advisors LLC

Soltis Investment Advisors LLC acquired 1,293 shares of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR) during the third quarter, valued at approximately $1.74 million. This purchase is part of broader institutional interest, with 93.46% of the company's stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analyst estimates with EPS of $8.19 and revenue growth of 63.1% year over year, primarily driven by demand from enterprise-data and AI sectors.

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