State Street Corp Acquires 10.6% Stake in News Corp (NWSA)

On April 7, 2026, State Street Corporation filed a Schedule 13G disclosing a significant new ownership position in News Corp (NWSA). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, State Street Corporation reported beneficial ownership of 38,828,029 shares of common stock, representing a 10.6% stake in the company. This filing marks a substantial increase from a previous reported position of zero. The shares are held by various subsidiaries, with SSGA Funds Management, Inc. individually accounting for a 7.2% stake (26,513,626 shares). The reporting persons indicated shared voting power over 31,975,743 shares and shared dispositive power over 38,816,069 shares. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. State Street Corporation is headquartered in Boston, MA, and operates as a parent holding company for its various investment management subsidiaries.