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Oppenheimer analyst Jed Kelly upgraded Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) stock to Outperform from Perform with a $180 price target on Monday. The thesis centers on product initiatives across Hotels expansion, Reserve Now Pay Later (RNPL), and artificial intelligence (AI) search driving durable revenue acceleration that Street estimates don’t fully reflect. The call lands with Airbnb stock near ... Oppenheimer Upgrades Airbnb to Outperform With $180 Price Target: Are Hotels and the World Cup About to Re-Rate

Morgan Stanley raised its price target on IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) to $47 from $37, while keeping an Equal Weight rating. The call arrived as part of a preview note covering another week of earnings from the semiconductors and quantum group on Monday, May 4. The price target raised signals growing Wall Street confidence in IonQ’s commercial ... Morgan Stanley Lifts IonQ Price Target to $47: Is the Quantum Computing Stock Finally Ready to Deliver?

Guggenheim trimmed its price target (PT) on Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) to $340 from $351 on Monday, May 4, while maintaining a Neutral rating. The revision follows the biotech’s Q1 2026 earnings release and reflects a model update rather than a wholesale thesis change. Amgen stock recently slipped, trading at $324 as of Monday after closing at ... Guggenheim Trims Amgen Price Target to $340: Is the Biotech Giant Losing Its Edge?

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today’s blog post should be a great place to start. After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company’s fundamental health, I decided to revise my Stock Grader recommendations for 123 big blue chips. Chances are that you have at least one of these stocks in your portfolio, so you may want to give this list a skim and act accordingly. This Week’s Ratings Changes: Up

In late April 2026, Centene Corporation reported first-quarter revenue of US$49.94 billion and net income of US$1.54 billion, with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of US$3.11, all higher than the same period a year earlier. At the same time, Centene raised its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting total revenue of US$187.50 billion to US$191.50 billion and GAAP diluted EPS above US$2.37, signaling management’s increased confidence in its operating performance and...

In April 2026, Vertiv Holdings Co reported first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue rising to US$2,649.5 million and net income to US$390.1 million, and it raised guidance for second-quarter and full-year 2026 with expected net sales between US$13.50 billion and US$14.00 billion and higher earnings. Vertiv’s updated outlook, backed by strong AI data center demand, a growing project backlog above US$15.00 billion, and expanding liquid cooling capabilities, highlights how central its...

The latest update lifts Monolithic Power Systems’ fair value estimate from US$1,328.29 to US$1,417.57, adjusting the price target that many investors watch closely. That shift sits alongside a series of higher Street targets, including multiple triple digit increases. Together, these moves indicate how analysts are recalibrating their views on potential upside and execution risk. As you read on, you will see how these target moves fit into the broader narrative and how to keep track as it...

With year-to-date performance of 122.58% as of April 30 2026, FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM) is among the 10 Under-the-Radar Stocks That Are On Fire Right Now. On April 30, Evercore ISI raised the firm’s price target on FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:FORM) to $155 from $133 while maintaining an In Line rating on the shares. The higher target suggests growing […]

Investing.com -- Here are the biggest analyst moves in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) for this week.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the 10 Best American Tech Stocks to Buy. On April 30, Morgan Stanley increased its price target on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) from $315 to $330 and kept its Overweight rating, pointing to the company’s solid March quarter results and guidance for the June quarter. In the March quarter, Apple […]

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is one of the 10 Best American Tech Stocks to Buy. On April 30, Stifel reduced its price target on Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) from $805 to $780 and kept its Buy rating on the stock. The research firm pointed out that Meta Platforms, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) GAAP earnings per share surpassed […]

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the 10 Best American Tech Stocks to Buy. On April 30, Pivotal Research increased its price target on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) from $420 to $470 and kept its Buy rating on the stock. The research firm pointed to the company’s first-quarter results. Search revenue growth accelerated for the fifth […]

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the 10 Best American Tech Stocks to Buy. On April 30, Stifel increased its price target on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) from $392 to $415 and kept its Hold rating on the stock. The research firm pointed to Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) latest quarterly results, which showed Azure revenue coming in […]

Mark Cuban isn't grading for style points—he's grading for impact. The billionaire co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs revisited TrumpRx and made clear what matters most: if it pressures the right players, it's working. From "B" To ‘A-' — Why The...

ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) raised its 2026 revenue projections on strong AI infrastructure and memory chip demand, as large orders from SK Hynix and Samsung offset timing uncertainty from TSMC’s delayed high NA EUV adoption. See our latest analysis for ASML Holding. The share price has moved with recent news, with a 2.5% 1-day share price return and 5.29% 30-day share price return, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 102.36% highlights strong longer-term momentum. If strong AI demand...

GE Vernova (GEV) is back in focus after its first quarter 2026 results, reporting revenue of US$9,339 million and net income of US$4,745 million, alongside higher full year guidance and a larger order backlog. See our latest analysis for GE Vernova. After surging to fresh highs following its Q1 beat, GE Vernova’s share price has recently cooled. The 1-day share price return shows a 1.89% decline and the 7-day share price return shows a 7.50% decline. However, the 30-day and year-to-date share...

Serial Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) acquirer Strategy (NASDAQ: $MSTR) is maintaining the 11.5% dividend rate on its perpe...

Analyst points to strong AI demand and backlog growth

Adeia (ADEA) shares are in focus after S&P Global Ratings raised the company’s issuer credit rating to BB from BB minus. The agency assigned a stable outlook that highlights progress in strengthening the company’s financial profile and cash generation. See our latest analysis for Adeia. The S&P rating upgrade arrives after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 32.54% and an 81.17% year to date share price return, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 161.20%...

Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) stock just received its most aggressive price target raise of the cycle. Citi lifted its price target to $500 from $405, maintaining a Buy rating, citing a beat-and-raise quarter and improving visibility into AI-driven hard disk drive (HDD) demand. The move arrives alongside fresh revisions from Barclays and UBS, sharpening the debate ... Citi Raises Western Digital Price Target to $500: Is the HDD Bull Case Just Getting Stronger?

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) slashed its price target on Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) stock to $48 from $165 and downgraded the stock to Neutral from Buy, the most aggressive call on Wall Street following the company’s Q1 2026 earnings report. The dramatic revision reflects deepening concern that mandatory age verification and discovery algorithm changes are inflicting structural ... BofA Slashes Roblox Price Target From $165 to $48: Is the Roblox Growth Story Permanently Broken?

At least five Wall Street firms raised price targets on Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) on May 1 following the streaming platform’s Q1 2026 beat-and-raise, with new targets ranging from $140 to $160. The synchronized wave of price target raises reflects growing conviction that Roku is the dominant gatekeeper of connected TV (CTV) modernization. For long-term investors, the ... Wall Street Lifts Roku Price Targets Across the Board: Is the Streaming Comeback Finally Here?

With a 197.01% gain so far in April, MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ:MXL) has secured a spot on our list of the mid-cap stocks with the highest gains in April. On April 24, 2026, MaxLinear, Inc. (NASDAQ:MXL) published its first quarter 2026 financial results, featuring revenue of $137.2 million (+1% QoQ). Reacting to the results, Stifel raised […]

ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE:NOW) is one of the 10 Best AI Stocks to Watch in May. Based on 49 analyst ratings compiled by CNN, 90 percent of analysts rated ServiceNow a Buy, with an average price target of $140, representing a 58.53% upside from the current price of $88.31. On April 28, TipRanks reported that Evercore […]

Roblox downgraded, Hershey upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is included among the 10 Best Electrical Infrastructure Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) delivers innovative natural gas, electricity, and smart home solutions to customers large and small across North America. On April 27, Raymond James trimmed its price target on NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) from […]

Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) is included among the 10 Best Electrical Infrastructure Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) is the largest provider of clean, low-carbon energy in the United States. The company also operates the largest fleet of nuclear facilities in the country. On April 29, Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel […]

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) is one of the 7 Best Data Center Hardware Stocks to Invest in. On April 16, JPMorgan reduced its price target for Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) from $40 to $28. It maintained a Neutral rating on the stock and updated hardware and networking coverage ahead of Q1. The firm […]

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) is included among the 10 Innovative Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. On April 28, Morgan Stanley reiterated an Equal Weight rating on Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE). It also set a $28 price target on the stock. The firm said that Pfizer has reached a settlement with all three Vyndamax generic filers. The […]

3M Company (NYSE:MMM) is included among the 10 Innovative Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. On April 22, RBC Capital Markets analyst Deane Dray lowered the firm’s price target on 3M Company (NYSE:MMM) to $133 from $134 and kept an Underperform rating on the shares. The analyst said the company delivered a modest and low-quality […]