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The fund owned 19,514 shares of the financial services provider's stFebruary 21 at 6:45 AM | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Shares Acquired by Atria Wealth Solutions Inc.Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. increased its stake in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 24.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 69,160 shares of the financial services provider'sFebruary 21 at 4:10 AM | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Stock Position Raised by Venturi Wealth Management LLCVenturi Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 310.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 7,911 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring aFebruary 21 at 4:09 AM | marketbeat.comAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Trims Position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC cut its position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 40.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 91,322 shares of the financFebruary 21 at 3:10 AM | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on US Bancorp (USB)February 20 at 6:27 PM | markets.businessinsider.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Shares Purchased by New York State Common Retirement FundNew York State Common Retirement Fund raised its stake in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 0.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,943,456 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying aFebruary 20 at 4:37 AM | marketbeat.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Has $83.72 Million Holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Principal Financial Group Inc. decreased its holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 0.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,750,446 shares of the financial services provider's stockFebruary 20 at 3:54 AM | marketbeat.comBank of Jackson Hole Trust Takes Position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Bank of Jackson Hole Trust purchased a new stake in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 8,383 shares of the financial services provider's stocFebruary 19 at 5:56 AM | marketbeat.com20,304 Shares in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Acquired by Strategic Financial Concepts LLCStrategic Financial Concepts LLC bought a new position in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 20,304 shares of the financial seFebruary 19 at 4:22 AM | marketbeat.comKentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund Grows Stock Holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Kentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund grew its holdings in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 40.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 64,675 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additiFebruary 18 at 7:18 AM | marketbeat.comValley Wealth Managers Inc. Sells 11,637 Shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Valley Wealth Managers Inc. cut its holdings in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 11.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 90,083 shares of the financial services providFebruary 18 at 6:58 AM | marketbeat.comGAM Holding AG Reduces Stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)GAM Holding AG lessened its holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 10.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 115,512 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 1February 18 at 5:58 AM | marketbeat.comD.A. Davidson & CO. Buys 38,802 Shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)D.A. Davidson & CO. lifted its stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 11.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 380,767 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasFebruary 18 at 5:34 AM | marketbeat.comTruist Financial Corp Has $60.70 Million Stock Holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Truist Financial Corp cut its stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 0.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,269,023 shares of the financial services provider's stock after sellingFebruary 18 at 5:25 AM | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Shares Acquired by Allworth Financial LPAllworth Financial LP boosted its stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 36.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 78,621 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 21,148 shares during the period. AllFebruary 18 at 4:16 AM | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Shares Bought by Vontobel Holding Ltd.Vontobel Holding Ltd. grew its holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 35.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 31,153 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additionalFebruary 18 at 3:35 AM | marketbeat.comPartners Capital Investment Group LLP Sells 154,597 Shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Partners Capital Investment Group LLP trimmed its position in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 61.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 98,179 shares of the financial services providFebruary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comHuman Investing LLC Sells 6,241 Shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Human Investing LLC reduced its position in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 84.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,131 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 6,241 shares during the quarter. Human IFebruary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comPhilip James Wealth Mangement LLC Trims Stock Holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Philip James Wealth Mangement LLC trimmed its position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 17.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 116,231 shares of the financial services provideFebruary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comSecured Retirement Advisors LLC Invests $1.20 Million in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Secured Retirement Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 25,053 shares of the financial services pFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comAustralianSuper Pty Ltd Has $10.83 Million Stock Position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)AustralianSuper Pty Ltd decreased its holdings in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 37.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 226,520 shares of the financial services provider'sFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comRhumbline Advisers Sells 61,375 Shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Rhumbline Advisers lowered its stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 2.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,082,955 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 61,375 sharesFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comEmpowered Funds LLC Has $1.61 Million Position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Empowered Funds LLC increased its position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 22.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 33,697 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additioFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Stake Lessened by New York State Teachers Retirement SystemNew York State Teachers Retirement System decreased its holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 2.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,369,786 shares of the financial services provider's stFebruary 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) is Coho Partners Ltd.'s 9th Largest PositionCoho Partners Ltd. reduced its holdings in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 15.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,683,177 shares of the financial services provider's stockFebruary 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comCompagnie Lombard Odier SCmA Buys 26,419 Shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA lifted its stake in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 44.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 86,500 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 26,419 shares duriFebruary 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comChevy Chase Trust Holdings LLC Sells 19,535 Shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Chevy Chase Trust Holdings LLC lessened its holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 2.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 833,031 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 19,February 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comNaples Global Advisors LLC Lowers Stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Naples Global Advisors LLC trimmed its holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 8.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 64,044 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 5,942 shares during the period. NaplesFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Shares Bought by Van ECK Associates CorpVan ECK Associates Corp raised its holdings in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 3.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 10,183,593 shares of the financialFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.com7,529 Shares in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Bought by Sovran Advisors LLCSovran Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 7,529 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at apprFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comNew Bill: Representative Andy Barr introduces H.R. 478: Promoting New Bank Formation ActFebruary 12, 2025 | quiverquant.comKentucky Trust Co Invests $7.53 Million in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Kentucky Trust Co bought a new stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 157,416 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $7,529,February 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Stake Lessened by Entropy Technologies LPEntropy Technologies LP decreased its position in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 90.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 16,565 shares of the fiFebruary 12, 2025 | marketbeat.com20,304 Shares in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Purchased by Strategic Financial Concepts LLCStrategic Financial Concepts LLC acquired a new position in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 20,304 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $97February 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comEncore Data Products Unveils Indestructible USB-C Hamilton Buhl Headphone for Modern Schools and BusinessesFebruary 11, 2025 | globenewswire.comU.S. Bancorp (USB) UBS 2025 Financial Services Conference (Transcript)February 11, 2025 | seekingalpha.comReik & CO. LLC Has $28.99 Million Stock Position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Reik & CO. LLC decreased its stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 0.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 606,154 shares of the financial services provider's stoFebruary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Holdings Decreased by Cambiar Investors LLCCambiar Investors LLC trimmed its position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 1.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 942,436 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 11,402 shareFebruary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Stock Holdings Lifted by Apollon Wealth Management LLCApollon Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 77.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 28,907 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additional 12,616 shares during thFebruary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Shares Sold by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSBWilmington Savings Fund Society FSB lowered its stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 17.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 36,899 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 7,920 sFebruary 10, 2025 | marketbeat.com776,444 Shares in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Purchased by Miller Howard Investments Inc. NYMiller Howard Investments Inc. NY bought a new stake in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 776,444 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valuedFebruary 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comStephens Inc. AR Has $14.41 Million Position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Stephens Inc. AR boosted its holdings in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 2.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 301,256 shares of the financial services provider's stockFebruary 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comIs U.S. Bancorp (USB) the Best Local Bank Stock to Buy Now?February 9, 2025 | msn.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) Stock Holdings Increased by Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc.Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. boosted its stake in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 2.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 251,543 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchaFebruary 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) EVP James L. Chosy Sells 21,451 SharesFebruary 8, 2025 | insidertrades.comWoodward Diversified Capital LLC Sells 6,256 Shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Woodward Diversified Capital LLC lowered its position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 47.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 6,803 shares of the financial services provider's stocFebruary 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comSumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd Raises Stock Position in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd raised its holdings in U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 5.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 217,414 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchFebruary 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comSumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. Purchases 32,244 Shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB)Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Free Report) by 0.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,493,671 shares of the finanFebruary 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comTop Executives offload Massive Shares of US Bancorp!February 7, 2025 | tipranks.comInsider Selling: U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) EVP Sells 21,451 Shares of StockU.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB - Get Free Report) EVP James L. Chosy sold 21,451 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $47.65, for a total value of $1,022,140.15. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 198,127 shares in the company, valued at $9,440,751.55. This represents a 9.77 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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