Apollo Global's $0.37 Billion Volume Plummets 20% as Stock Dips 0.23% and Ranks 232nd in Trading Volume Amid Institutional Buys and Insider Sales

On August 25, 2025, Apollo Global Management (APO) traded with a volume of $0.37 billion, marking a 20.03% decline from the previous day’s activity. The stock closed down 0.23%, ranking 232nd in trading volume among listed equities. Institutional activity highlighted increased confidence, with Summit Financial LLC boosting its stake by 59.3% to 12,414 shares, valued at $1.7 million, while Clearview Wealth Advisors raised its position by 420.7% to 21,558 shares. Principal Financial Group also added 7,441 shares, increasing its holdings by 1.4% to 550,221 shares.

Insider transactions introduced mixed signals. CFO Martin Kelly sold 15,500 shares, reducing his ownership by 4.46%, and Whitney Chatterjee sold 4,500 shares, cutting her stake by 5.13%. Analyst ratings remained cautiously optimistic, with Citigroup and Wells Fargo raising price targets to $170 and $173, respectively, while maintaining “buy” or “overweight” recommendations. The stock’s 52-week range of $102.58–$189.49 and a 50-day moving average of $142.91 suggest moderate volatility amid broader market uncertainty.

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