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, ...
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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.
Mizuho Raises Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Price Target to $410 after Earnings Review
On February 17, Mizuho lifted its price recommendation on The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) to $410 from $400. The firm reiterated its Outperform rating on the stock.
Wells Fargo Raises Outlook on Cardinal Health (CAH), Cites Broad Business Strength
On February 10, Wells Fargo raised its price recommendation on Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:CAH) to $256 from $237. The firm reiterated its Overweight rating on the stock.
Sysco (SYY) PT Lifted by Guggenheim as Firm Highlights Importance of Local Case Growth
On February 13, Guggenheim raised its price recommendation on Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) to $95 from $91. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares.
W.W. Grainger (GWW) Gets Price Target Increase from JPMorgan Following Earnings Update
On February 6, JPMorgan analyst Patrick Baumann raised his price recommendation on W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) to $1,165 from $1,100.
TD Cowen Flags Margin and Comparable Sales Pressure at Tractor Supply (TSCO)
On January 30, TD Cowen lowered its price recommendation on Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) to $53 from $55. It reiterated a Hold rating on the shares.
Church & Dwight (CHD) Gets Upgrade from Rothschild & Co Redburn on More Attractive Valuation
On February 13, Rothschild & Co Redburn analyst Edward Lewis upgraded Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) to Neutral from Sell.
Barclays Raises Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Price Target, Sees “Some Encouragement” in Outlook
On February 9, Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell raised his price target on Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) to $275 from $244.
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Analysts Project Roughly 65% Upside for Peloton Interactive (PTON) Despite Softening Demand and Intensifying Competition
Analyst sentiment surrounding Peloton Interactive, Inc.
Strong Analyst Confidence in C4 Therapeutics (CCCC)’s Cemsidomide Drives 270% Upside Potential
As of February 16, 2026, all of the analysts who cover C4 Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:CCCC) remain bullish on the stock.
Bit Digital (BTBT)’s January Ethereum Treasury Numbers Reflect Both Volatility and Size Risk
On January 31, 2026, Bit Digital, Inc.
Caribou Biosciences (CRBU)’s CB-011 May Reach $734 Million in Peak 2040 Sales, According to Clear Street
On February 2, 2026, Clear Street began covering Caribou Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRBU) with a ‘Buy’ rating and a $13 price target.
Analyst Sentiment on Outset Medical (OM) Remains Strong Following Q4 Results
On February 12, 2026, Outset Medical, Inc.
Analysts Remains Mixed on Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) Despite Strong Share Price Momentum
As of February 16, 2026, Opendoor Technologies Inc.
Aurora Innovation (AUR)’s Acceleration Toward Autonomous Trucking Drives Analyst Confidence
On February 12, 2026, despite the company’s minimal current revenue, Cantor Fitzgerald maintained its ‘Overweight’ rating and $12.00 price target for Aurora Innovation, ...
Visa Inc. (V) to Buy Two Key Payment Companies in Argentina SAP SE (SAP) to Raise Annual Dividend
Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On February 19, Visa Inc.
SAP SE (SAP) to Raise Annual Dividend
SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Announces Positive Results for Amulet 360 Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occlude
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.
Blackstone’s (BX) Perpetual Private Equity Strategy Fund To Acquire Champions Group
Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On February 17, Blackstone Inc.
S&P Global (SPGI) Enters a Strategic Data Sharing Agreement with Verisk
S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On February 17, S&P Global Inc.
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) to Acquire Koi
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On February 17, Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
The Progressive Corporation (PGR) Reports Jan 2025 Results
The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.
Manuela Buxo To Become Head of Sanofi’s (SNY) Specialty Care Global Business Unit
Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.
ServiceNow (NOW) CEO McDermott Bought $3 Million Worth Company Shares, Here’s What You Need to Know
ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.
Intuit Inc. (INTU) Launched a New Campaign with Uber Advertising
Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On February 17, Intuit Inc.
Michael Lewis to Serve as President of Marsh & McLennan’s (MRSH) Marsh Risk Canada
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MRSH) is one of the Best Dip Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On February 13, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Arete Cites Higher-Margin Recurring Revenue as Catalyst for Snap Inc. (SNAP)
TheFly reported on February 9 that Arete Research upgraded SNAP to Buy from Neutral and set a price target of $7.30.
Morgan Stanley Warns QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) Upside Largely Priced In at Current Levels
TheFly reported on February 10 that Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of QCOM with an Underweight rating and a $132 price target.
Cloudflare, Inc. (NET) and Mastercard Incorporated Announce Strategic Cybersecurity Partnership
Separately, in recent news, NET announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard Incorporated on February 17.
Raymond James Calls Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) Pullback Overdone Amid AI Concerns
TheFly reported on February 10 that Raymond James raised its rating on TTWO to Strong Buy from Outperform and maintained its $285 price target.
Rosenblatt Cuts The Walt Disney Company (DIS) PT Despite Q1 Earnings Beat
TheFly reported on February 3 that Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett reduced his price target on DIS to $130 from $139 and maintained a Buy rating.
Alphabet Inc.’s (GOOG) Generative AI Capex to Drive Up to $23B in Cloud Revenue, Says UBS
On February 5, UBS increased its price target on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) to $348 from $345 while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) to Supply Standalone Grace CPUs in Landmark Data Center Rollout
Separately, on February 17, Meta Platforms announced a major expansion of its partnership with Nvidia, deploying millions of Nvidia chips, which also includes new standalone Grace...
Stifel Flags Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Azure Supply Constraints as Near-Term Growth Headwind
TheFly reported on February 4 that Stifel downgraded MSFT from Buy to Hold and lowered its price target to $392 from $540.
Goldman Flags Limited Re-Rating Potential for Sasol Limited (SSL) Amid Oil Volatility
TheFly reported on February 9 that Goldman Sachs downgraded SSL from Buy to Neutral and set a price target of ZAR 118.
Cabot Corporation (CBT) Expands Circular Reinforcing Carbon Production to Asia Pacific
In a major developmental news, on February 18, Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) announced that its circular reinforcing carbon production is now available in the Asia Pacific region...
Avient Corporation (AVNT) Target Boosted to $46 at Baird Following Strong Execution
TheFly reported on February 13 that Baird raised its price target on AVNT to $46 from $34 and maintained a Neutral rating on the stock.
Morgan Stanley Adjusts Ashland Inc. (ASH) Model Following Fiscal Q1 Results
On February 9, TheFly reported that Morgan Stanley increased its price target for ASH from $60 to $63 and kept an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) Gains Multiple PT Hikes Following Strong Market Reception to Earnings
On February 18, Evercore ISI raised its price target on PPG by $16. Similarly, on February 12, Mizhou also raised its price target for the stock by $15.
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