Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. lifted its stake in shares of Southwest Gas by 72.2% in the first quarter. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. now owns 1,550,000 shares of the utilities provider's stock valued at $111,290,000 after purchasing an additional 650,000 shares during the period. Nuveen LLC purchased a new stake in Southwest Gas in the first quarter valued at approximately $31,686,000. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC purchased a new stake in Southwest Gas during the first quarter worth approximately $11,781,000. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Southwest Gas by 208.2% during the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 227,415 shares of the utilities provider's stock worth $16,299,000 after buying an additional 153,637 shares during the period. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC grew its stake in Southwest Gas by 217.3% during the first quarter.