The equity portfolio of Comerica Bank shows reduced holdings in U.S. Bancorp $USB. MetLife Investment also sold the same shares, raising concerns about this bank's long-term financial flexibility. Prospects improved with new stakes taken by Epoch Investment Partners, Orion Capital Management, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co., and Harvest Portfolios Group. Taikang Asset Management made a significant $7.99 million investment in $USB. Major reductions in $USB holdings occurred with Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec, AlphaQuest, and Rafferty Asset Management. Allstate Corp and Ascent Group boosted their positions in $USB, while Ameriprise Financial Inc. reduced their share count. Laffer Tengler Investments also reduced their stake in $USB. U.S. Bancorp received a "Moderate Buy" consensus recommendation by analysts. Assessing valuations following a bank stock rally, $USB was termed as a 'Great Dividend Stock'. The Q2 report shows a profit rise despite soft interest income and clear signs of disciplined expenses and positive operating leverage. The appointment of Gunjan Kedia as the CEO, marks the bank's first female leader.
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