Waste Management isn't a stock that many investors think of as “hot,” but it is. Shares of the waste removal specialist have been that way for a long period of time.

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Cohen Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 14,800 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at approximately $3,252,000. A number of other large investors have also

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Aberdeen Group plc increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) by 7.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 567,539 shares of the business services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 40,666 shares during the quarter. Aberdeen Group plc

WM rides on strong infrastructure and acquisitions for steady growth, but high debt, liquidity strain and modest momentum may temper investor enthusiasm.

Waste Management (NYSE: WM) and Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) are not glamorous.

Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA decreased its position in shares of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) by 12.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 404,200 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 55,613

Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC raised its position in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) by 141.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,282 shares of the business services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 3,677 shares during the quarter.

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