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StocksUpdated•Originally published 20 April 2026•Updated 22 April 2026•

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Zurcher Kantonalbank Boosts Stakes in Major US Firms Led by Verizon

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Key Facts

1Zurcher Kantonalbank increased its holdings in Verizon Communications by 135%, bringing the total value to $117.44 million.

2The bank increased its stake in Parker-Hannifin by 8.1% following the company's quarterly earnings beat.

about 1 month ago

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Version 1about 1 month ago

What changed: Added new institutional inflow data from Cwm LLC and updated Parker-Hannifin's financial metrics, including revenue growth and analyst price targets.

Zurcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) significantly expanded its equity positions in major US firms during the fourth quarter, led by a 135% surge in its Verizon Communications holdings to $117.44 million. Joining this institutional trend, Cwm LLC increased its stake in Parker-Hannifin by 24.5%, bringing its total investment to $5.44 million. This follows Parker-Hannifin's robust financial performance, reporting a 9.1% year-over-year revenue increase and maintaining an average analyst price target of $1,000.60. ZKB also boosted its positions in Medtronic and NextEra Energy by 8.7% and 2.2%, respectively. These strategic adjustments highlight growing institutional confidence in high-performing US equities amid positive earnings momentum and favorable price targets.