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Apr 1, 2025 12:58 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Johnson & Johnson Despite Talc Settlement Setback
TD Cowen reaffirmed its Buy rating and $185 price target on Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) following news that a federal judge rejected the company's latest bankruptcy-based proposal to settle its talc-related lawsuits, which pushed the stock price down more than 5% intra-day today. According to the r...
Apr 1, 2025 12:55 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Jefferies Stays Bullish on Trip.com, Citing Strong Travel Trends and AI Upside
Jefferies reaffirmed its Buy rating and $77 price target on Trip.com Group (NASDAQ:TCOM), expressing confidence in the company’s ability to deliver on expectations for the current quarter and beyond. Jefferies sees robust domestic demand driving growth in hotel bookings and air ticketing, with volum...
Apr 1, 2025 12:52 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Kroger Downgraded to Sell as Walmart Reclaims Grocery Dominance
Melius Research downgraded Kroger (NYSE:KR) to Sell, assigning a $58 price target, citing a sharp erosion in the grocery chain’s competitive edge as Walmart reasserts itself as the dominant force in U.S. grocery retail. Analysts reflected on a period from 2013 to 2015 when Kroger nearly rivaled Walm...
Apr 1, 2025 12:47 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
UBS Maintains Neutral on Apple as iPhone Sales Weaken in Key Markets
UBS reiterated its Neutral rating and $236 price target on Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), noting that iPhone sell-through trends turned negative year-over-year in February, particularly in China and Europe, where the company continues to lose market share. According to UBS’ review of Counterpoint data, global...
Apr 1, 2025 12:43 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Loop Capital Upgrades Shake Shack to Buy, Shares Rise 2%
Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) shares rose more than 2% intra-day today after Loop Capital upgraded the company to Buy, setting a price target of $127, as the firm sees the recent pullback in shares as a compelling entry point for investors. Analysts pointed to the stock’s 25% decline since late January as...
Apr 1, 2025 12:39 PM - Davit Kirakosyan
Walmart’s Upcoming Investor Event Could Highlight Tech Edge, Says Jefferies
Jefferies is reaffirming a Buy rating and $120 price target on Walmart (NYSE:WMT), anticipating that the retail giant’s upcoming Investment Community Meeting will shine a spotlight on its advancing tech capabilities and operating income (OI) momentum. Analysts expect the event, scheduled for April 8...
Apr 1, 2025 9:00 AM - Alex Lavoie
Jaguar Mining Inc. (JAGGF) Quarterly Earnings and Financial Health Overview
Jaguar Mining Inc., listed on the TSX as JAG and on the OTCQX as JAGGF, is a Canadian gold mining company. It focuses on the exploration, development, and operation of gold properties in Brazil. The company is set to release its quarterly earnings on April 1, 2025, with Wall Street estimating an ear...
Apr 1, 2025 8:00 AM - Danny Green
Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM) Faces Financial Challenges Despite Court Victory
Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM) is a company that specializes in additive manufacturing solutions, commonly known as 3D printing. The company is known for its innovative approach to manufacturing, providing solutions that cater to a wide range of industries. As a player in the competitive 3D printing...
Apr 1, 2025 7:00 AM - Tony Dante
Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ:EXAS) Faces Challenges but Continues to Grow
Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ:EXAS) is a prominent player in the healthcare sector, specializing in cancer diagnostics. The company is known for its innovative solutions that aim to improve cancer detection and patient outcomes. Despite facing challenges from a sluggish macroeconomic environmen...
Apr 1, 2025 6:18 AM - Parth Sanghvi
DeepMind Tightens Research Publication: A Strategic Pivot Toward Commercialization
Google’s AI research powerhouse, DeepMind, is tightening controls on the publication of its research papers, signaling a significant strategic shift. Once celebrated for its tradition of open research, DeepMind is now prioritizing commercial interests to maintain its competitive edge, according to t...
Apr 1, 2025 6:17 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Pfizer’s ABRYSVO Receives Expanded EU Authorization for RSV Prevention
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) announced a major update for its bivalent RSV vaccine, ABRYSVO®, as the European Commission has amended its marketing authorization. The new indication now includes the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in individuals aged 18 through 59 years. ...
Apr 1, 2025 6:16 AM - Parth Sanghvi
U.S. Equity Positioning: Neutral for Large Caps, Bearish for Small Caps Amid Tariff Fears
Short flows into U.S. equities have nudged net positioning in the Nasdaq back to neutral—mirroring levels seen in the S&P 500—as investors brace for impending tariff announcements. According to Citi strategists led by Chris Montagu, while large-cap equities have stabilized, small-cap stocks remain u...
Apr 1, 2025 6:15 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Markets Brace for Turbulence: Tariff Announcements, Gold Records, and Shaky Oil Prices
U.S. stock futures are pointing lower on Monday as investors prepare for a critical week ahead. With President Donald Trump set to announce a new round of potentially sweeping tariffs on April 2—reports hinting at bigger and broader duties against major trading partners—markets are on high alert. Me...
Apr 1, 2025 6:14 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Goldman Sachs Forecasts Elevated U.S. Recession Risk Amid Tariff Concerns
Goldman Sachs has raised its recession probability for the U.S. over the next 12 months from 20% to 35%, citing growing uncertainty over trade policy, declining consumer and business confidence, and a lower growth baseline. The investment bank has also adjusted its forecasts for 2025, highlighting s...
Apr 1, 2025 6:13 AM - Parth Sanghvi
U.S. Banks Face Uncertainty, Yet Earnings Momentum Could Persist
Analysts at HSBC warn that U.S. banks are grappling with broader economic uncertainty driven by aggressive tariff policies and softening consumer and business confidence. Despite these challenges, banks are expected to show improved earnings momentum if the economy avoids a major downturn. Key Po...
Apr 1, 2025 6:12 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Gold Hits Record High Amid Tariff Fears and Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices reached an all-time high in Asian trading on Tuesday as investors sought the safety of bullion ahead of expected tariff announcements by President Trump. At 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT), spot gold climbed 0.7% to $3,148.10 per ounce—its highest level ever—while June Gold Futures gained 0.3% to $...
Apr 1, 2025 6:09 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Trump’s Auto Tariffs Threaten Industry, But May Be Temporary – Wells Fargo
U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts may not be a permanent policy, according to Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) analysts. While the move has already rattled the automotive sector, analysts suggest that Trump could walk back the policy in exchange for trade concessions. ...
Apr 1, 2025 6:08 AM - Parth Sanghvi
Asian Stocks Rebound as Markets Brace for U.S. Tariffs; RBA Holds Rates Steady
Asian stocks rebounded on Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the April 2 U.S. reciprocal tariffs. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates unchanged, in line with market expectations. U.S. Market Gains Suppor...
Apr 1, 2025 6:06 AM - Parth Sanghvi
HSBC: Three Key Scenarios That Could Push Gold Higher
Introduction HSBC analysts foresee multiple catalysts that could drive gold prices higher, particularly amid a U.S.-driven market correction. The bank highlights economic concerns, stagflation risks, and fiscal instability as key factors that may strengthen gold’s role as a safe-haven asset. T...
Apr 1, 2025 6:06 AM - Parth Sanghvi
S&P 500 Gains, But Q1 Ends in the Red as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Loom
Market Recap: S&P 500 Ends Q1 Lower Amid Trade Uncertainty The S&P 500 closed higher on Monday, recovering from six-month lows, but the index still ended the first quarter down 5%, snapping its five-quarter winning streak. 📈 Major Index Performance (Monday’s Close): Dow Jones: +431 points ...
