Stocks have been showing more than just a few concerns over the rise in long-term interest rates. That said, there is a new pro-business regime coming into Washington, D.C. in a week […]
10 Key Analyst Upgrades Ahead of Earnings Season
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Why Wall Street Is Not Totally Giving Up on Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ) looks like it is in trouble after falling nearly 17% after its earnings and guidance disappointed investors. After seeing a multi-year low of $181.81, the stock has […]
Personal Finance Tracker: Beer, Wine & Booze All Taking Consumer Sales Hits
Perhaps the latest scare out of the Surgeon General asking for warning labels that even moderate drinking can lead to cancer scared the drinking public. The problem, even though this “study” was […]
Independent Research 12 Top Stock Picks for 2025
Seeing research reports from sell-side brokerage firms can influence the movement of shares and highlight overlooked or hidden gems that some investors may have otherwise missed. Sell-side research also comes with investors […]
Friday’s Top Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades: Amazon, AMD, Capri, Gilead, Joby, Lululemon, McDonald’s, Nike & More
Stocks were marginally lower in Friday’s early trading ahead of key jobs data and after the prior day off. Investors have been getting ready for 2025 but there are many different issues […]
AMD’s Double-Downgrade Shows Cracks in Its AI Press
It’s rare to see a Wall Street analyst issue a “double-downgrade” on a stock. It’s even more rare to see a double-downgrade when a company has not whiffed on earnings or issued […]
Would a Calpine Deal Imply Constellation Supply Constraint Risks?
Constellation Energy Corporation (NYSE: CEG) has been a monster performer with a gain of more than 100% in the last year. The driving force has been its ownership and operation of nuclear […]
ServiceTitan Tactical Investor Case: Huge Opportunities & Some Risks Alike
ServiceTitan, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTAN) came public at a very unusual time when it priced the IPO for a December 12 debut. This is when most investment banks and research outfits are gearing […]
Wall Street Pushes AT&T Into Tactical Investor Zone
Tactical investors are supposed to go where the money is. That probably sounds like it should always be the big opportunities like AI, gene-altering, bitcoin or space exploration. The real target is […]
When a Tesla Analyst Downgrade Is Actually an Upgrade
The daily flow of analyst upgrades and downgrades on Wall Street is coming out rapidly as the start of 2025 has kicked off. Wall Street analysts are now changing their 2024/25 models […]
Expectations Gutted for Housing Stocks in 2025
It’s a new year and new Wall Street forecasts are coming out fast and furious. Most strategists are forecasting that the S&P 500 will rise about 12% in 2025 and that the […]
Tuesday’s Top Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades: Apple, Arbe, BofA, Chipotle, Citi, Coca-Cola, NVIDIA, Tesla & More
Stocks were indicated marginally higher on Tuesday after Monday’s gains continued the recovery from last Friday as 2025 is off to a good start. Market strategists are predicting over 12% upside on […]
After Failed Buyout Is Digested, Has Capri Entered the Tactical Investor Zone?
When companies announce a merger, most investors generally believe the deal will create more value. That also means they expect a premium for their stock price. But when mergers fall apart, it […]
Monday’s Top Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades: Apple, Boeing, Capri, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Netflix, Palantir & More
Stocks were indicated higher on Monday after closing up on Friday. Market strategists are predicting over 12% upside on average for the S&P 500 forecast in 2025. Investors need to be positioning […]
Why Wall Street Sees Magnificent 7 Rising Again in 2025
The Magnificent Seven stocks, which we all call the Mag7 now, have been on an incredible growth journey in recent years. These stocks almost all outperformed the S&P 500’s gain of 23% […]
VeriSign’s Tactical Scenario for 2025 Now Has Analysts on Top of Warren Buffett Buys
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) might not be the most popular internet stock any longer. It dates back to the very start of the dot-com era. Many investors may have forgotten all about […]
Friday’s Top Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades: AIG, Block, Boeing, Carvana, Citigroup, eBay, Netflix, Tesla & More
Stocks were bouncing on Friday morning after the first trading day of 2025 failed to show overall gains. The market is generally fighting higher bond yields but strategists are predicting over 12% […]
The Nasty 2025 Market Surprise: Possibility of Only 1 More Rate Cut! (or Even None?)
2024 was a great year for stocks. That said, even with a 23% annual gain in the S&P 500, year-end performance was not very good. That expected Santa Rally morphed into a […]
Goldman Sachs 3 New Conviction Buy Stocks for Big Upside in 2025
Goldman Sachs is one of the most prestigious investment banking firms on Wall Street. It’s also ranked among the global leaders in most of its core operations. What’s unique about its investment […]
12 Big Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades to Kick Off 2025: Alphabet, Boeing, Meta, SoFi, Uber & More
Stocks kicked 2025 off with a gain of less than 1% on the morning of the first trading day of the year. Higher bond yield squashed the dreams of a Santa Rally […]