Nike’s China Challenges Remain in Focus as BNP Paribas Maintains Bearish Outlook
On February 27, BNP Paribas reiterated an Underperform rating on NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE). It set a $35 price target on the shares.
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American Tower (AMT) Gets Lower Scotiabank Target Despite Strong Long-Term Outlook
On February 25, Scotiabank lowered its price recommendation on American Tower Corporation (NYSE:AMT) to $214 from $220. The firm reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares.
UBS Sees Palantir (PLTR) Positioned at Center of AI and Software Spending Boom
On February 27, UBS upgraded Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) to Buy from Neutral. The firm set a $180 price target on the stock.
BofA Turns Cautious on Southern Copper (SCCO) Despite Higher Price Target
On February 26, BofA downgraded Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) to Underperform from Neutral. It raised its price target on the stock to $175 from $162.
Morgan Stanley Boosts Applied Materials (AMAT) Target on Strong DRAM Spending Outlook
On February 25, Morgan Stanley raised its price recommendation on Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) to $432 from $420 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares.
Costco (COST) Gains Buy Rating From BofA on Strength of Pricing and Customer Loyalty
On February 27, BofA reinstated coverage of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) with a Buy rating. The firm set a $1,185 price target on the stock.
Welltower (WELL) Gets Higher RBC Target as Seniors Housing Growth Outlook Strengthens
On February 24, RBC Capital raised its price recommendation on Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL) to $230 from $207.
Johnson Controls (JCI) Expands Data Center Cooling Capabilities with Alloy Enterprises Acquisition
On February 18, Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) signed an agreement to acquire Alloy Enterprises, a Boston-based company that develops advanced thermal management...
UBS Cuts Progressive (PGR) Valuation While Maintaining Neutral View
On February 23, UBS analyst Brian Meredith lowered his price recommendation on The Progressive Corporation (NYSE:PGR) to $218 from $226.
BofA Returns to Cintas (CTAS) Coverage, Highlighting Steady Industry Fundamentals
On February 17, BofA analyst Curtis Nagle reinstated coverage of Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS). The analyst reiterated a Neutral rating and a $215 price target.
TJX Outlook Remains Solid as Baird Updates Model after Earnings Report
On February 26, Baird analyst Mark Altschwager raised the firm’s price objective on The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) to $172 from $168.
American Express (AXP) Plans New Global Headquarters at 2 World Trade Center
On February 25, The Wall Street Journal reported that American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) plans to build a new global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan.
Waste Management (WM) Gets Higher CIBC Target as Operational Momentum Builds
On February 17, CIBC raised its price recommendation on Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) to $242 from $231.
Marsh & McLennan (MRSH) Downgraded by Mizuho Following Insurance Sector Selloff
On February 27, Mizuho analyst Yaron Kinar downgraded Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MRSH) to Neutral from Outperform.
10 Best Oil & Gas Drilling Stocks to Buy
On February 27, 2026, The New York Times reported that Germany's domestic oil and gas output had decreased by around 80% since 2000, meeting only about 5% of demand.
Stryker (SYK) Sees Higher Price Target from UBS amid Continued MedTech Strength
During the Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Kevin Lobo described 2025 as an outstanding year.
Mizuho Adjusts Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Target While Keeping Bullish Rating
On February 27, Mizuho analyst Yaron Kinar lowered his price recommendation on Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:WTW) to $358 from $392.
10 Fastest Growing Mid Cap Stocks to Buy Now
The Federal Reserve’s pivot from higher interest rates to rate cuts is creating a meaningful shift for mid-cap stocks, according to Amy Y.
DA Davidson Boosts Deere (DE) Target on Improving Demand Outlook
On February 23, DA Davidson raised its price recommendation on Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) to $775 from $580. The firm maintained a Buy rating on the shares.
Vistra (VST) Price Target Trimmed Despite Strong Earnings Performance
On February 27, Wells Fargo lowered its price recommendation on Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) to $234 from $236. It maintained an Overweight rating on the shares.
12 Most Promising EV Battery Stocks to Buy Now
On February 13, 2026, Reuters cited Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, reporting global EV registrations fell 3% year-over-year to about 1.2 million units in January.
Walmart (WMT) Coverage Reinstated With Bullish Outlook from BofA
On February 27, BofA reinstated coverage of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) with a Buy rating. The firm set a price target of $150 on the stock.
Chubb (CB) Price Target Raised Following Property and Casualty Sector Results
On February 26, Morgan Stanley analyst Bob Huang raised his price recommendation on Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) to $330 from $310.
BofA Cuts Domino’s (DPZ) Target to $545 While Keeping Bullish Rating
On February 25, BofA lowered its price recommendation on Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NASDAQ:DPZ) to $545 from $556. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares.
BofA Adjusts Alcoa (AA) Target Following Updated Metal Price Forecasts
On February 26, BofA analyst Lawson Winder raised the firm’s price recommendation on Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) to $42 from $38.
Analyst Raises Nordic American Tankers (NAT) Price Target Following Earnings
On February 27, B. Riley analyst Liam Burke raised his price recommendation on Nordic American Tankers Limited (NYSE:NAT) to $7.50 from $5.
PPL Gets Upgrade from Barclays on Improving Earnings Visibility
On February 24, Barclays upgraded PPL Corporation (NYSE:PPL) to Overweight from Equal Weight. The firm also raised its price target to $40 from $37.
eBay Cuts 800 Jobs as it Reshapes Workforce Around Strategic Priorities
On February 26, Bloomberg reported that eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) plans to cut about 800 jobs, which account for roughly 6% of its full-time workforce.
Cenovus Energy (CVE) Downgraded by Veritas Days after Bullish Call from BMO
On February 24, Veritas downgraded Cenovus Energy Inc. (NYSE:CVE) to Sell from Reduce. The firm set a price target of C$27.
Home Depot (HD) Price Target Raised as Performance Remains Steady
On February 25, Telsey Advisory raised its price recommendation on The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) to $435 from $410. The firm reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares.
13 Best Big Tech Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds
Alex Kantrowitz of Big Technology, Douglas Boneparth of Bone Fide Wealth, and Jay Woods of Freedom Capital Markets spoke on CNBC on February 9 on tech volatility and rotation.
Jim Cramer on Salesforce CEO: “He’s Certain That the Sellers Are Making a Mistake”
Marc actually brought on two clients of Agentforce, the AI division that’s generating $800 million in annual recurring revenue.
Jim Cramer Says AI Fears Around MSCI “Were Dead Wrong”
MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer put under the microscope.
Jim Cramer on Universal Display: “There Is Going to Come a Time When We Should Recommend This Stock, but That Time Is Not Yet Here”
Universal Display Corporation (NASDAQ:OLED) develops and licenses OLED technologies and materials used in advanced displays and lighting.
Jim Cramer Says “Ford’s Been Looking Real Good of Late”
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer put under the microscope.
Jim Cramer on Archer Aviation: “I’m Not as Into These Stocks as Others”
No, I’m not as into these stocks as others.
Jim Cramer on QXO: “I Don’t Bet Against Brad”
Okay, that’s Brad Jacobs’ company. I don’t bet against Brad. That’s roofing. Normally, it shouldn’t be doing right now in the cycle, but Jacobs will pull it off.
Jim Cramer Shows Optimism Around Watts Water Technologies
Even though Wall Street can’t seem to make up its mind about the data center, there’s still a lot of money to be made selling good old-fashioned industrial hardware to these...
Jim Cramer Says “This Is the Level That You Gotta Pull the Trigger and Buy Some Chipotle”
Well, look, let’s look at the thing objectively. It reported the last quarter, and it was right here.
Jim Cramer Says “When It Comes to McDonald’s, I’m Still Loving It”
Earlier this month, McDonald’s reported a terrific quarter.
Jim Cramer Explains Why Intuit Was “Trading Lower”
Nearly two months into the year, the worst performing stock in the entire S&P 500 is Intuit, the software company behind TurboTax and QuickBooks, smaller businesses like Credit...
Jim Cramer on Hinge Health: “I Just Say Buy That One and Put It Away”
Oh, we like Hinge Health. We like Hinge Health. It’s just kind of when like Medline the other day, it’s just going to quietly go higher. It’s up three points today.
Jim Cramer Believes “Palantir Is a Very Long-Term Hold”
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer put under the microscope.
Jim Cramer on GE Aerospace: “I Think That It’s Just a Long-Term Buy”
Well, there you got Larry Culp working for you. I think that it’s just a long-term buy. There are going to be moments when it goes up and moments when it dips.
Jim Cramer Talks About Effect of AI on Stocks Like Workday
Second telltale sign that it was all just an artificial program and not the reality of business: The absurd, relentless buying of the enterprise software companies that had been...
Jim Cramer Says “NVIDIA Gave You Everything You Could Ever Want”
Most people don’t understand how these kinds of programs work. They’re not based on the specific fundamentals of individual companies.
13 Best Income Stocks With Highest Upside Potential
According to a recent report by BlackRock, many retirees could be entering 2026 at a meaningful turning point.
12 Most Promising Small-Cap Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts
Small-cap stocks are drawing renewed investor attention in 2026 as capital rotates away from years of concentration in mega-cap names.
12 Cheap Biotech Stocks to Buy Now
On February 27, Eli Casdin, Casdin Capital CEO, appeared on CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell’ to talk about the biotech sector.
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