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Robust Earnings Results Lifted Spotify (SPOT) in Q2
Artisan Partners, an investment management company, released its 'Artisan Mid Cap Fund' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the fund's Investor Class fund ARTMX returned 14.40%, Advisor Class fund APDMX posted a return of 14.45%, and Institutional Class fund APHMX returned 14.50%, compared to a 18.20% return for the Russell Midcap Growth Index. Global markets experienced a significant but volatile Q2, rotating from double-digit declines to double-digit gains. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Artisan Mid Cap Fund highlighted stocks such as Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT). Headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) offers audio streaming subscription services. The one-month return of Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) was -6.08%, and its shares gained 97.09% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On August 7, 2025, Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) stock closed at $666.81 per share, with a market capitalization of $137.215 billion. Artisan Mid Cap Fund stated the following regarding Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "Among our top Q2 contributors were Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT), Snowflake and Roblox. Spotify is a leading global audio streaming franchise with 675 million monthly active users. We believe its position in the supply chain is solid given a secular trend of fragmentation in the music industry as well as internal product and pricing initiatives. Spotify reported another set of strong earnings results, including 10% growth in monthly active users and 15% revenue growth. A recent court ruling against Apple should also benefit Spotify as it can now offer direct subscription options and more competitive pricing by linking users to its website, which bypasses Apple's 30% commission on in-app purchases. Spotify has already reported conversions from its free- to premium-tier service meaningfully increased among Apple users." A person wearing headphones listening to an audio streaming service. Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) is in 25th position on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 106 hedge fund portfolios held Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) at the end of the first quarter, which was 101 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) and shared the list of stocks Jim Cramer discussed. Baron Focused Growth Fund emphasized Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) in its Q2 2025 investor letter, attributing its rise to strong fundamentals and the company's resilience in a volatile macroeconomic climate. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
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Artisan Mid Cap Fund Trimmed Tradeweb Markets (TW) Due to Its Less Attractive Valuation
Artisan Partners, an investment management company, released its 'Artisan Mid Cap Fund' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the fund's Investor Class fund ARTMX returned 14.40%, Advisor Class fund APDMX posted a return of 14.45%, and Institutional Class fund APHMX returned 14.50%, compared to a 18.20% return for the Russell Midcap Growth Index. Global markets experienced a significant but volatile Q2, rotating from double-digit declines to double-digit gains. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Artisan Mid Cap Fund highlighted stocks such as Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW). Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW) is a global financial technology company that builds and operates electronic marketplaces. The one-month return of Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW) was 1.82%, and its shares gained 21.05% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On August 7, 2025, Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW) stock closed at $137.13 per share, with a market capitalization of $29.956 billion. Artisan Mid Cap Fund stated the following regarding Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "Notable trims in the quarter included Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW), Robinhood and Lattice Semiconductor. Tradeweb operates one of the largest global over-the-counter fixed income electronic trading marketplaces. We believe the company should benefit from its leadership position within large and growing markets that are increasingly shifting transactions to electronic trading venues. Recent results showed rising trading volumes and strong revenue growth. We trimmed our position due to its less attractive valuation and redeployed the capital into higher conviction ideas." A commodities trader staring intently at an online trading platform, examining the trading opportunities. Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 35 hedge fund portfolios held Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW) at the end of the first quarter which was 45 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:TW) and shared the list of Baron FinTech Fund's views on the company in the previous quarter. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) Stock Pressured Due to Concerns Over Tariffs and Macroeconomic Uncertainty
Artisan Partners, an investment management company, released its 'Artisan Mid Cap Fund' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the fund's Investor Class fund ARTMX returned 14.40%, Advisor Class fund APDMX posted a return of 14.45%, and Institutional Class fund APHMX returned 14.50%, compared to a 18.20% return for the Russell Midcap Growth Index. Global markets experienced a significant but volatile Q2, rotating from double-digit declines to double-digit gains. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Artisan Mid Cap Fund highlighted stocks such as Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC). Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) develops and distributes semiconductor products. The one-month return of Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) was 4.88%, and its shares gained 21.66% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On August 7, 2025, Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) stock closed at $57.58 per share, with a market capitalization of $7.882 billion. Artisan Mid Cap Fund stated the following regarding Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC), a fabless manufacturer of field-programmable gate array chips, has faced share pressure in line with broader semiconductor sector concerns over tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainty. In addition, recent results confirmed the company continues to ship products at a slower rate than true demand, as customers work down excess inventory. We believe Lattice is still positioned to return to strong growth, driven by consistent new product launches and ongoing market share gains. However, we scaled back the position due to the high degree of near-term uncertainty and will continue to monitor the situation carefully." A row of robotic arms in a factory, assembling semiconductor products. Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 39 hedge fund portfolios held Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) at the end of the first quarter, which was 41 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:LSCC) and shared billionaire David Harding's stock picks with huge upside potential. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
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What Makes RBC Bearings (RBC) an Investment Bet?
Artisan Partners, an investment management company, released its 'Artisan Mid Cap Fund' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the fund's Investor Class fund ARTMX returned 14.40%, Advisor Class fund APDMX posted a return of 14.45%, and Institutional Class fund APHMX returned 14.50%, compared to a 18.20% return for the Russell Midcap Growth Index. Global markets experienced a significant but volatile Q2, rotating from double-digit declines to double-digit gains. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Artisan Mid Cap Fund highlighted stocks such as RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC). Headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC) manufactures engineered precision bearings and components. The one-month return of RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC) was 6.72%, and its shares gained 45.30% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On July 24, 2025, RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC) stock closed at $404.38 per share, with a market capitalization of $12.763 billion. Artisan Mid Cap Fund stated the following regarding RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "During the quarter, we initiated new GardenSM positions in RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC), BWX Technologies and Duolingo. RBC Bearings is a leader in specialty bearings, gearing and motion control products. More than 70%ofits revenue comes from sole, single or primary-sourced components, highlighting its critical role in customer supply chains. Its strategy of producing ahead of demand has enabled high on-time delivery and quality performance. RBC also leverages proprietary design software to engineer its products. We expect its commercial aerospace growth to accelerate as Boeing's production recovers. In addition, upcoming contracts with Boeing and Airbus include price increases, which should cover the cumulative inflation RBC absorbed in recent years. We also believe its industrial end market will recover over time after facing cyclical pressures." A skilled machinist inspecting a precision bearing for a aerospace/defense application. RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. According to our database, 30 hedge fund portfolios held RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 22 in the previous quarter. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC) reported revenue of $436 million, a 7.3% increase over last year. While we acknowledge the potential of RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC) and shared Conestoga Capital Advisors' views on the company. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
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Artisan Mid Cap Fund's Investment in Duolingo (DUOL) Quickly Rewarded
Artisan Partners, an investment management company, released its 'Artisan Mid Cap Fund' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the second quarter, the fund's Investor Class fund ARTMX returned 14.40%, Advisor Class fund APDMX posted a return of 14.45%, and Institutional Class fund APHMX returned 14.50%, compared to a 18.20% return for the Russell Midcap Growth Index. Global markets experienced a significant but volatile Q2, rotating from double-digit declines to double-digit gains. In addition, please check the fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Artisan Mid Cap Fund highlighted stocks such as Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL). Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL) is a mobile language learning platform that offers courses in 40 different languages. The one-month return of Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL) was -9.68%, and its shares gained 91.97% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On August 7, 2025, Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL) stock closed at $343.61 per share, with a market capitalization of $15.619 billion. Artisan Mid Cap Fund stated the following regarding Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "During the quarter, we initiated new GardenSM positions in RBC Bearings, BWX Technologies and Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL). Duolingo is a leading provider of online language learning globally, with strong product design and unit economics. It has differentiated itself with a unique gamified approach while its machine learning algorithms leverage monthly users and daily tracking events to improve and personalize the learning experience. Its app-based platform derives most of its revenues from subscriptions. We see numerous growth catalysts, including rising penetration of its premium Duolingo Max subscription tier (with embedded AI functionality), global expansion of English learning and potential price increases. It has also expanded into new categories, including Duolingo ABC, an early childhood education app. Market volatility gave us a chance to initiate the position, which was quickly rewarded with strong quarterly results, including 38% YoY revenue growth." A close up macro image of someone using a mobile device to learn a new language. Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 51 hedge fund portfolios held Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL) at the end of the first quarter, which was 52 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. In another article, we covered Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:DUOL) and shared the list of best multibagger stocks to buy according to hedge funds. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
