Epoch Investment Partners Inc. decreased its position in shares of Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) by 3.8% in the 2nd quarter, while also reducing its stake in Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) by 6.4%. Additionally, the company lowered its position in Casey's General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) by 8.9%, but boosted its position in Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) by 2.4%.
In a move to diversify its portfolio, Epoch Investment Partners Inc. trimmed its holdings in Bank of Hawaii Co. (NYSE:BOH) by 81.7%, while increasing its position in PACCAR Inc (NASDAQ:PCAR) by 9.3%. The company also decreased its holdings in Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM) by 6.3%, and Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE:ALG) by 82.5% during the second quarter.
Blackstone has added T. Rowe subsidiary Oak Hill Advisors (OHA) to its $3.7bn Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy fund (BXMIX), showcasing a trend of strategic partnerships in the investment industry.