10 Stocks Wall Street Analysts are Watching Closely

1. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)

Upside Potential as of November 20, 2025: 44.28%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 260

On November 19, Reuters reported that a federal judge had ruled in favor of Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) charges that the company holds a monopoly in social networking. In the antitrust case, the FTC argued that Meta has been using its deep pockets to suppress competition by purchasing competitors and that Meta should restructure or sell Instagram and WhatsApp to restore competition.

This win is seen as a substantial positive for the mega-cap technology companies, like Amazon, which are facing other FTC cases. While FTC spokesperson Joe Simonson said that they are disappointed by the ruling, a Meta spokesperson said:

“Our products are beneficial for people and businesses and exemplify American innovation and economic growth. We look forward to continuing to partner with the Administration and to invest in America.”

On the same day, Cantor Fitzgerald trimmed the price target on Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) to $720 from $830, maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating. Earlier on November 10, Saken Ismailov, an analyst at Freedom Capital, upgraded the stock to ‘Buy’ from ‘Hold,’ with a price target of $800.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is a California-based company that develops products enabling people to share and connect across various devices. Founded in 2004, the company operates through two segments: Family of Apps and Reality Labs.

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