Applied Materials
Applied Materials contributed to performance as investor enthusiasm for semiconductor demand increased alongside AI infrastructure development. The company also benefited from…
BlackRock Global Dividend Fund invests globally in quality companies that the managers believe can generate strong and consistent returns while growing dividends. The portfolio is not managed to closely track a benchmark over short periods and emphasizes valuation discipline, business quality, and deliberate risk sizing.
Applied Materials contributed to performance as investor enthusiasm for semiconductor demand increased alongside AI infrastructure development. The company also benefited from…
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Shell detracted during the quarter as oil prices moderated when geopolitical concerns eased. BlackRock nevertheless describes the company's fundamentals as intact and remained…
BAE Systems detracted as tensions in the Middle East de-escalated and reduced near-term support for defense stocks. BlackRock nevertheless remained constructive on the holding…
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