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July 17, 2025
- 🚂 CSX Powered Ahead: BofA Upgrades Stock from Neutral to Buy on $42 Target
- 🚂Canadian Nat’l Rail (CNI) – “Upgraded after being stuck at Market Perform – now poised to outperform”
- 🍫 Mondelez International: “From Hold to Buy—Jefferies Sees Sweet Spot Ahead!”
- 🏬 Brixmor Property (BRX): Upgrade Highlights Strength in Defensive Leasing Strategy
June 26, 2025
- 🏛️Citi Shocks Market: Truist Slated to Surge After Neutral Verdict!
- 📉 From Underperform to Balanced: Why Raymond James is Now Neutral on FactSet
- 🥄 Turnaround in the Pantry – General Mills (GIS)
June 25, 2025
- 🍗 YUM! Brands Gets a Fresh Bite: JPMorgan Turns Bullish After Seeing Hidden Growth
- 🧀 Why Was Kraft Heinz’s “Bullish-Bear” Range Finally Rebooted?
- 📡 Duke Energy Upgrade: “New Momentum Sparks” – From Neutral to Buy at $132
June 23, 2025
- 📺 Omnicom Group (OMC): “From Undervalued to Neutral—Is the Worst Behind?”
- 📊 Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC) – From Deal Drought to Deal Deluge
- 🌾 FMC Corp: Dividend Yield Surges Past 5% as Wells Fargo Sees Earnings Bottom in Sight
- 💼Evercore (EVR): Why They Boosted the Price Target
- 🏢BXP Inc. Underweight to Neutral – JPMorgan Sees Signs of Office Market Revival
June 18, 2025
- 🧩 Silicon Motion (SIMO): From Neutral to Buy – AI & Enterprise-Powered Reboot
- 🏢From Outperform to Strong Buy: SMA’s Surge Fueled by Strategic Growth
- 🚒 Why REV Group’s $46 Target Sparks Interest: Morgan Stanley Moves Off “Underweight”
- 🛠️ Analog Devices Powers Up as Industrial Bloc Recovers
June 16, 2025
- 📡 Cable ONE (CABO) – Big Bounce: Why BNP Paribas Exane Said ‘Neutral’ After Ditching Underperform
- 📦 Smurfit Westrock’s Leap: Jefferies Boosts to Buy on Integration Success & Margin Upside
- ⚒️ Freeport‑McMoRan (FCX): “From Sector Perform to Sector Outperform—Scotiabank sees copper upside”
June 13, 2025
- 🌀 Whirlpool Sees Shift After Cool Performance
- 🛠️ Oracle Upgraded After Missing the Mark?
- 🌱 Bold Outlook as KeyBanc Raises Myers Industries (MYE) to Overweight
- 🥗 Darden Restaurants (DRI) – Underperform Turnabout: Jefferies Flips to Hold on Revived Sales & Outlook
June 11, 2025
- 🪙 Southern Copper Surges After Itau BBA Upgrade – From Underperform to Market Perform
- 🟡🇧🇷 From Neutral to ‘Can’t-Miss’ Buy: UBS Sees Brazil’s Banking Crown Poised to Shine
- 🍓 J.M. Smucker (SJM): Jefferies Sees Sweet Upside After Earnings Pullback
June 5, 2025
- 📡 Broadcom (AVGO): Erste Group Elevates Broadcom to Buy Amid AI Momentum
- 💳 Visa (V): Upgraded on Cash-to-Card Growth Potential
- 🔌 Southern Company (SO): Jefferies Sees Growth Spark in Southern’s Grid Ambitions
- 🛍️ Dollar Tree (DLTR): From Tariff Turbulence to Turnaround
June 4, 2025
- 📊 XP Inc. (XP): Goldman Sachs Upgraded on Operational Resilience and Buyback Momentum
- 🍗 Yum! Brands: “Best-in-Class Growth” Spurs Goldman Sachs Upgrade
- 📦 Dollar General (DG): Why Oppenheimer Sees a Turnaround in the Making
- 🛢️ Barclays Upgrades Cactus: Strategic Acquisition Sparks Optimism
June 3, 2025
- 🚛 Oshkosh Truist Sees Tactical Value in Undervalued Potential
- 💊 Cardinal Health (CAH): More Upside Amid Strong Pharma Execution
- 🚗 Advance Auto Parts: Cautious Optimism Drives Upgrade as Operations Stabilize
June 2, 2025
- 🚛 Werner Enterprises: Goldman Sachs Sees a 50% Upside
- 🚚 Schneider National (SNDR): From Freight Headwinds to Buy Rating
- 🔩 Nucor (NYSE: NUE): “Upgraded on Tariff Tailwinds and Strategic Growth”
- 🧴 Church & Dwight: From Tariff Troubles to Touchland Triumph
May 30, 2025
- ⚙️ Rockwell Automation (ROK): From Destocking Drag to Demand Revival
- 🏭 Nordson Corp (NDSN): From Eight Quarters of Decline to a Promising Rebound
- 🏠 HCI Group – Operational Efficiency Sparks Analyst Confidence
- 🛢️ California Resources (CRC): Barclays Sees Potential Amid Regulatory Headwinds
May 29, 2025
- 🚛 ZTO Express: Upgraded Amidst Competitive Pressures
- 🎯 Lamar Advertising – Citi Sees Digital Billboard Boom Ahead
May 28, 2025
- 📊 State Street Corp – Why Truist Sees a Turnaround
- 🛢️ Noble Corporation – JPMorgan Sees Contract Momentum Building
- 💼 Barings BDC Under Pressure to Outperforming
May 27, 2025
- 🏭 MSC Industrial Direct Upgraded to Overweight Amid Turnaround Prospects
- 📦 Terex From Production Cuts to Profit Potential
- 📦 Hormel Foods (HRL): From Underperform to Neutral
- 🔧 Cummins From Emissions Headwinds to Regulatory Tailwinds
- 🧱 Commercial Metals From Construction Caution to Steel Confidence
May 22, 2025
- 🚜 United Rentals Specialty Strength Sparks Upgrade to Overweight
- 🚛 Dana Inc. From Tariff Turmoil to Strategic Triumph: Why RBC Sees a $20 Upside
- 🏠 Home Depot: Upgraded to Buy as Sales Reignite Amidst Conservative Outlook
May 20, 2025
- 📦 Kroger (KR): How Pharmacy Gains and Cash Flow Turned the Tide
- 🦉 Why Blue Owl Capital Just Got an Upgrade
- ⚡ Alliant Energy (LNT): Jefferies Spots New Growth Sparks in Utilities
May 15, 2025
- 📡 Cisco Systems (CSCO): “AI Orders Surge—Wells Fargo Upgrades Cisco to Overweight”
- 🏢 Centerspace Upgraded: Midwest Rent Growth Triggers Strong Buy Rating
May 14, 2025
- 🚀RTX Corporation: Upgraded to ‘Buy’ Amidst Defense Sector Momentum and Robust Dividend Profile
- 📊 Carlyle Group (CG): “From Fee Growth to Fundraising Surge—Why TD Cowen Sees
- 🏦 Franklin Resources (BEN): “From Hold to Buy—TD Cowen Sees Value in a High-Yield Play”
May 13, 2025
- 📦 CubeSmart: Upgraded to Buy on Urban Strength and Dividend Appeal
- 🚜 Caterpillar Climbs as Tariff Relief and Dealer Trends Signal Recovery Ahead
- 🛢️ Valero Energy (VLO): Margins Rebound, Dividend Grows—Goldman Sees Upside
May 12, 2025
- 🛒 eBay Upgraded to ‘Buy’ on Strong Earnings and Strategic Momentum
- 🍺 Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD): Debt Down, Dividends Up—Why Goldman Sees a Turnaround Brewing
May 9, 2025
- 🔧 Rockwell Automation: Stabilized Orders and Margin Improvements Amid Growth Concerns
- 🏗️ Owens Corning Upgraded: Wolfe Research Sees Stronger Growth Ahead
- 🔧 Cisco Systems (CSCO): Upgraded to Buy on AI Momentum and Strong Dividend Fundamentals
- 🟢 Carrier Global (CARR) Upgraded to Buy: Poised for Growth with Strategic Acquisitions
May 8, 2025
- 💧 Wells Fargo Upgrades American States Water: A Steady Dividend Performer with Renewed Confidence
- 🔧 Johnson Controls (JCI): Upgraded to Buy on Margin Expansion and Dividend Strength
- 🌾 Mosaic’s Fertile Outlook: RBC Capital Upgrades Amid Phosphate Market Tightness
May 7, 2025
- 🎰 Wynn Resorts: BofA Sees Growth Potential in UAE Expansion
- 🎮 Logitech Upgraded by UBS: Riding the Wave of Gaming Trends and Strategic Resilience
- 📈 Honeywell Upgraded to ‘Buy’ by BofA: Capitalizing on Earnings Momentum and Portfolio Strength
- 🛒 Albertsons (ACI) Upgraded: Defensive Value Play with Margin Stability
- 🍷 Constellation Brands Upgraded to Buy: Undervalued Free Cash Flow and Resilient Consumer Demand Drive Optimism
May 6, 2025
- 📈 HBT Financial Upgraded: Dividend Growth Sparks Analyst Confidence
- 📈 First Savings Financial Group (FSFG) Upgraded to Outperform Amid Strategic Shifts and Earnings Momentum
- 📈 Bank First Corporation (BFC) Upgraded to Outperform: Strong Earnings Outlook and Shareholder Rewards in Focus 📊
May 2, 2025
- 🔼 TC Energy’s Strategic Execution and Dividend Strength Drive CIBC Upgrade
- 📈 Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE: CFR): Upgraded to ‘In-Line’ Amid Strengthening Financials
May 1, 2025
- 📈 Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH): Riding the AI Wave to a $90 Target
- 🚜 Caterpillar Climbs Higher: Oppenheimer Sees Strength in Leadership
- 🏕️ Camping World Holdings (CWH) – Upgraded on Strategic Expansion and Dividend Resilience
April 30, 2025
- 💎 DiamondRock Hospitality Upgraded to ‘Buy’ Amid Sector Rebound and Dividend Strength
- 💵 Levi Strauss Upgraded to Overweight: Capitalizing on Direct-to-Consumer Momentum and Dividend Strength
- NetApp (NTAP): Barclays Boosts Rating on AI Storage Momentum and Strong Dividend Appeal
- 📶 T-Mobile’s Strategic Shift: Dividend Growth and Shareholder Returns Propel Upgrade
April 29, 2025
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Recent Upgrades
🚂 CSX Powered Ahead: BofA Upgrades Stock from Neutral to Buy on $42 Target
Bank of America Securities recently lifted its rating on CSX from Neutral to Buy, setting a new...
🚂Canadian Nat’l Rail (CNI) – “Upgraded after being stuck at Market Perform – now poised to outperform”
Raymond James has upgraded Canadian National Railway from Market Perform to Outperform,...
🍫 Mondelez International: “From Hold to Buy—Jefferies Sees Sweet Spot Ahead!”
Jefferies recently upgraded Mondelez International (MDLZ) from Hold to Buy, reflecting renewed...
Recent Downgrades
☕ Starbucks (SBUX): Downgraded by Jefferies Amid Concerns of Slowing Growth Momentum
Jefferies downgraded Starbucks from Hold to Underperform, lowering its price target to $76, on...
🧠 ASML: Jefferies Downgrades on Cooling Demand for AI Chip Equipment
Jefferies has shifted its stance on ASML, downgrading the stock from "Buy" to "Hold" as enthusiasm...
📺 Interpublic Downgraded: Ad Giant’s Growth Momentum Hits Pause
Interpublic Group (IPG) was recently downgraded by Barclays from Overweight to Equal Weight,...