Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NIC) Completes its Merger with MidWestOne Financial Group
On February 17, 2026, Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.
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Jefferies Raises its Price Target on Krystal Biotech, Inc. (KRYS) to $371 and Maintains a Buy Rating
On February 17, 2026, Jefferies analyst Roger Song raised the price target on Krystal Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ:KRYS) to $371 from $310 and maintained a Buy rating.
Deutsche Bank Raises its Price Target on AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) to $175 and Maintains a Buy Rating
On February 10, 2026, Deutsche Bank raised its price target on AerCap Holdings N.V.
UBS Downgrades Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) to Neutral, Raises its Price Target to $88
On February 13, 2026, UBS analyst William Appicelli downgraded Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG) to Neutral from Buy and raised the price target to $88 from $86 previously.
UBS Raises its Price Target on Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) to $199 and Maintains a Neutral Rating
On February 17, 2026, UBS raised its price target on Ross Stores, Inc.
Wells Fargo Raises its Price Target on Ameren Corporation (AEE) to $113 and Maintains an Overweight Rating
On February 13, 2026, Wells Fargo raised its price target on Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) to $113 from $111 and maintained an Overweight rating following a slight Q4 2025 beat...
FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Eyes Expansion Amid Rising AI Power Needs
FuelCell Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL) is one of the best alternative energy stocks to invest in according to analysts. As of February 18, FuelCell Energy Inc.
Energy Vault (NRGV): Scaling Strategy Drives Growth
Energy Vault Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:NRGV) is one of the best alternative energy stocks to invest in according to analysts. On February 11, Energy Vault Holdings Inc.
ReNew (RNW): Quarterly Earnings Beat Analyst Expectations
ReNew Energy Global plc (NYSE:RNW) is one of the best alternative energy stocks to invest in according to analysts.
Blink Charging Co. (BLNK) Strengthens EV Integration Capabilities
Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ:BLNK) is one of the best alternative energy stocks to invest in according to analysts. On February 11, Blink Charging Co.
QuantumScape (QS) Strengthens Strategy Amid Industry Evolution
QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE:QS) is one of the best alternative energy stocks to invest in according to analysts.
Lucid (LCID) Showcases Innovation and Range Leadership in EV Market
Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) is one of the best alternative energy stocks to invest in according to analysts. On February 11, Lucid Group Inc.
Amprius (AMPX) Expands Role in Advanced Energy Storage Solutions
Amprius Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:AMPX) is one of the best alternative energy stocks to invest in according to analysts. On February 3, Amprius Technologies Inc.
EVgo (EVGO) Builds Momentum in Clean Transportation Solutions
EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ:EVGO) is one of the best alternative energy stocks to invest in according to analysts. On January 27, EVgo Inc.
SunPower (SPWR) Expands Through Acquisition and Gains Analyst Support
SunPower Inc. (NASDAQ:SPWR) is one of the best alternative energy stocks to invest in according to analysts. On February 5, SunPower Inc.
Truist Upgrades Shopify Inc. (SHOP) to Buy from Hold and Raises its Price Target to $150
On February 17, 2026, Truist upgraded Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) to Buy from Hold and raised its price target to $150 from $110.
Morgan Stanley Raises its Price Target on Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) to $420 and Keeps an Overweight Rating
On February 13, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst Shane Brett raised the price target on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) to $420 from $364 and kept an Overweight rating.
UBS Lowers its Price Target on Fiserv, Inc. (FISV) to $70 and Maintains a Neutral Rating
On February 11, 2026, UBS lowered its price target on Fiserv, Inc.
Baird Lowers its Price Target on Datadog, Inc. (DDOG) to $180 and Maintains an Outperform Rating
On February 11, 2026, Baird lowered its price target on Datadog, Inc.
BofA Raises its Price Target on Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) to $200 and Maintains a Neutral Rating
On February 11, 2026, BofA raised its price target on Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALAB) to $200 from $185 and maintained a Neutral rating.
Barclays Initiates Coverage of ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON) with an Equal Weight Rating
On February 12, 2026, Barclays analyst Tom O’Malley initiated coverage of ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:ON) with an Equal Weight rating and a $75 price target.
Goldman Sachs Raises its Price Target on Entegris, Inc. (ENTG) to $95 and Maintains a Sell Rating
On February 11, 2026, Goldman Sachs raised its price target on Entegris, Inc.
Barclays Raises its Price Target on Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) to $142 and Maintains an Equal Weight Rating
Also on February 12, 2026, Wedbush raised its price target to $140 from $125 and kept a Neutral rating, viewing the quarterly update as largely positive as management lifted SiPh...
Needham Raises the Price Target on Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) to $65 and Keeps a Buy Rating
On February 10, 2026, Needham analyst Charles Shi raised the price target on Amkor Technology, Inc.
Wedbush Lowers its Price Target on Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) to $210 and Maintains an Outperform Rating
On February 13, 2026, Wedbush lowered its price target on Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
UBS Raises its Price Target on GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GFS) to $50 and Maintains a Neutral Rating
On February 12, 2026, UBS raised its price target on GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) to $50 from $45 and maintained a Neutral rating.
Morgan Stanley Raises its Price Target on Nova Ltd. (NVMI) to $453 and Maintains an Equal Weight Rating
On February 13, 2026, Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Nova Ltd.
Scotiabank Keeps an Outperform Rating on AppLovin Corporation (APP)
Scotiabank upgraded AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)’s price goal to $775 from $750 while retaining an Outperform rating.
Jefferies Maintains an Underperform rating on Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)
On February 10, 2026, Jefferies lifted Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE)’s price objective to $102 from $92 while retaining an Underperform rating.
Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage of Amer Sports, Inc. (AS)
On January 8, 2026, Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Amer Sports, Inc. (NYSE:AS) with a Buy rating and a price objective of $49.
Affirm Holdings, Inc. (AFRM) Announces a New Deal with Lowe’s
On February 17, 2026, Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFRM) announced a deal with Lowe’s.
TD Cowen is Bullish on BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (BTSG)
On January 27, 2026, TD Cowen upgraded BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTSG)’s price objective to $46 from $42 while keeping a Buy rating.
Morgan Stanley Retains an Overweight Rating on Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS)
On February 13, 2026, Morgan Stanley lifted its price objective for Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS)’s to $85 from $82 while retaining an Overweight rating.
Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) to Develop the Next Wave of Aviation AI Technology With NVIDIA IGX Thor
On January 8, 2026, Archer Aviation Inc.
BofA Retains a Neutral rating on Arm Holdings plc (ARM)
On February 9, 2026, BofA increased Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM) price objective to $135 from $115 while keeping a Neutral rating.
UBS Maintains a Neutral rating on CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA)
On February 18, 2026, UBS increased its price objective for CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) from $66 to $69 while maintaining a Neutral rating.
TD Cowen is Bullish on Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (ADPT)
On February 6, 2026, TD Cowen upgraded Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (NASDAQ:ADPT)’s price target to $21 from $20 while keeping a Buy rating, citing a Q4 beat and an ...
Plug Power (PLUG) Confronts Legal Challenge Amid Hydrogen Expansion Plans
Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) is one of the best alternative energy stocks to invest in according to analysts.
12 Most Promising Stocks to Invest In Before They Take Off
On February 19, Citi's Tyler Radke appeared on a CNBC Television interview to share his take on the software selloff that has been pulling the market lower.
14 Best Real Estate Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds
In its December outlook report, Morgan Stanley said that the balance of risks and opportunities in real estate is moving away from broad macro factors like trade uncertainty, ...
Eli Lilly (LLY) Expands Pipeline with Clazakizumab Agreement, Reuters Reports
According to a Reuters report on February 18, Australia’s CSL said it had granted Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) certain rights to develop and commercialize clazakizumab, ...
Walmart (WMT) Gets Price Target Boost from Rothschild & Co Redburn on Digital Momentum
On February 17, Rothschild & Co Redburn raised its price recommendation on Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) to $150 from $110. The firm reiterated a Buy rating on the shares.
Deutsche Bank Upgrades Merck (MRK) to Buy, Sees “Clear Path” Beyond Keytruda Patent Cliff
On February 13, Deutsche Bank analyst James Shin upgraded Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) to Buy from Hold. The analyst raised his price target on the stock to $150 from $115.
Evercore ISI Raises Costco (COST) Price Target, Citi Also Lifts Valuation After Q2 Beat
On February 10, Evercore ISI analyst Greg Melich raised his price recommendation on Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) to $1,050 from $1,025.
McDonald’s (MCD) Upgraded to Buy by Argus on Strong Competitive Positioning
On February 13, Argus analyst John Staszak upgraded McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) to Buy from Hold and set a $380 price target.
Linde (LIN) Gets Price Target Increase from BMO Capital Ahead of 2026 Outlook
On February 10, BMO Capital analyst John McNulty slightly raised his price recommendation on Linde plc (NASDAQ:LIN) to $507 from $501.
Caterpillar (CAT) Price Target Raised by BofA as Turbine Demand Broadens
On February 10, BofA raised its price recommendation on Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) to $825 from $735. It reiterated a Buy rating on the stock.
Lowe’s (LOW) Workforce Reduction Comes as Bernstein Maintains Bullish Rating
On February 13, Reuters reported that Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Chubb (CB) Gets Price Target Boost from Citi on Higher Earnings Estimates
On February 9, Citi raised its price recommendation on Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) to $385 from $335. It reiterated a Buy rating on the stock.
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