Renaissance Technologies LLC expanded its equity footprint in several major companies in the first quarter, starting with a new stake of 1,671,568 Newmont shares valued around $181 million. It also acquired 202,838 shares of Lumentum Holdings, roughly $142.5 million in value. Conversely, Renaissance reduced its position in Colgate-Palmolive by about 17.9%, ending up with 2,273,833 shares worth roughly $193.8 million. In Albemarle, Renaissance boosted its stake by about 78.5% to 730,745 shares, valued at about $131.2 million, with other large investors also increasing or adding to positions in the company. In related Albemarle news, the company's CEO sold 16,393 shares, a move disclosed in a separate filing. Overall, Renaissance’s activity across these names underscores a diversified, large-cap focus with simultaneous increases and reductions in select holdings.