


Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI reduced its position in Schwab US Broad Market ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHB) by 80.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 64,308 shares of the company's stock after selling 257,008 shares during the quarter. Citizens Financial Group

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First Citizens Bank and Trust Co. bought a new stake in Schwab US Broad Market ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHB) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 28,168 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $826,000. Other large investors have

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