5 Best Basic Materials Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds
In this article, we will list the 5 Best Basic Materials Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.
8 Best Basic Materials Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds
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NVIDIA (NVDA): The Best Quality Stock to Buy and Hold for the Next 5 Years
On May 6, 2026, Simulations Plus announced a technical collaboration with NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) focused on enabling GPU-accelerated simulation and AI-assisted workflows for computationally ...
Freedom Broker Upgrades First Solar (FSLR) to Buy
On May 5, 2026, Freedom Broker upgraded First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) to Buy from Hold and raised its price target to $260 from $250 following the company’s Q1 results.
Pan American Silver (PAAS) Reports Q1 EPS
On May 5, 2026, Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE:PAAS) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.09, versus the $1.06 consensus estimate.
Jefferies Maintains Buy Rating on Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)
On May 4, 2026, Jefferies analyst Surinder Thind lowered the firm’s price target on Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:FICO) to $1,700 from $1,800 while maintaining a Buy rating.
Here's why Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) is Among the 10 Best Quality Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 5 Years
On May 6, 2026, KeyBanc raised its price target on Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL) to $889 from $572 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares.
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Raymond James Raises its Price Target on Monolithic Power (MPWR)
On May 1, 2026, Raymond James raised its price target on Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPWR) to $1,800 from $1,350 and maintained an Outperform rating on the shares.
Bernstein Raises its Price Target on ServiceNow (NOW) to $236
On May 6, 2026, Bernstein analyst Peter Weed raised the firm’s price target on ServiceNow, Inc.
Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform Rating on Shopify (SHOP)
On May 6, 2026, Oppenheimer analyst Ken Wong lowered the firm’s price target on Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) to $175 from $200 while maintaining an Outperform rating.
Mizuho Raises its Price Target on Micron (MU) to $740
On May 5, 2026, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) announced it is now shipping its 245TB Micron 6600 ION SSD.
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The latest emerging-tech story came on May 7, 2026, when Serve Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:SERV) reported first-quarter results that gave investors a clearer look at its physical AI ramp.
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The latest emerging-tech story came on April 30, 2026, when Rezolve AI Limited (NASDAQ: RZLV) reported first-quarter revenue of $60 million, based on unaudited management accounts.
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Why Aeva Technologies (AEVA) Is Building Momentum Across Automotive and Physical AI
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Why SES AI (SES) Is Becoming a Commercialization Story in Advanced Batteries
The latest emerging-tech story came on April 23, 2026, when SES AI Corporation (NYSE:SES) reported first-quarter results showing early progress in its shift from long-cycle EV battery development toward...
Vistra (VST): The Best Power Generation Stock To Buy For Data Center Demand
On May 4, 2026, TD Cowen analyst Shelby Tucker lowered the firm’s price target on Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) to $230 from $253 previously and maintained a Buy rating on the shares.
Mizuho Raises its Price Target on Duke Energy (DUK) to $139
On May 5, 2026, Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE:DUK) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.93, ahead of the $1.80 consensus estimate, while revenue came in at $9.18B compared to expectations of $8.49B.
TransAlta (TAC) Reports Q1 adjusted EPS of C$0.60
On May 6, 2026, TransAlta Corporation (NYSE:TAC) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of C$0.60 compared to C$0.10 last year.
Portland General Electric (POR) Reports Q1 EPS
On May 1, 2026, Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:POR) reported Q1 EPS of 58c, versus the 77c consensus estimate, while revenue came in at $879M compared to expectations of $954.96M.
Barclays Raises its Price Target on Pinnacle West (PNW) to $102
On May 5, 2026, Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella raised the firm’s price target on Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (NYSE:PNW) to $102 from $101 and maintained an Equal Weight rating following ...
Is Constellation Energy (CEG) the Best Power Generation Stock To Buy For Data Center Demand?
Meanwhile, TD Cowen lowered its price target on Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) to $381 from $390 while keeping a Buy rating.
Ormat Technologies (ORA) Reports Q1 EPS Above Estimates
On May 6, 2026, Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.30, well above the 90c consensus estimate, while revenue rose to $403.9M from expectations of $349.2M.
Scotiabank Raises its Price Target on American Electric (AEP) to $140
On May 6, 2026, Scotiabank raised its price target on American Electric Power Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEP) to $140 from $131 previously and maintained a Sector Perform rating on the shares.
NRG Energy (NRG) Reports Q1 Adjusted EPS $1.49
On May 6, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.49 compared to $1.73 consensus, while revenue came in at $10.26B versus $8.64B expected.
Barclays Lowers its Price Target on DTE Energy (DTE)
On May 4, 2026, Barclays lowered its price target on DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE) to $154 from $156 and maintained an Equal Weight rating following the company’s Q1 report.
Ameren (AEE) Reports Q1 EPS Beat
On May 5, 2026, Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) reported Q1 EPS of $1.28, above the $1.18 consensus estimate, while revenue came in at $2.18B versus $2.25B expected.
Mizuho Raises its Price Target on Xcel Energy (XEL) to $94
On April 30, 2026, Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:XEL) reported Q1 ongoing EPS of 91c, in line with consensus, while revenue came in at $4.02B versus $4.11B expected.
Talen Energy (TLN) Reports Q1 EPS Beat
On May 5, 2026, Talen Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:TLN) reported Q1 EPS of $1.33 compared to ($2.94) last year, while revenue came in at $1.12B versus $1.07B consensus.
Entergy (ETR) Launches $2.17B Common Stock Offering
On May 5, 2026, Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) announced the launch of a registered underwritten offering of $2.17B in common stock, subsequently priced at $113.00.
Raymond James Raises its Price Target on Southern Company (SO) to $104
On May 1, 2026, Raymond James raised its price target on The Southern Company (NYSE:SO) to $104 from $103 and maintained an Outperform rating.
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