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Apple Inc. (AAPL)

$203.29 -0.06 (-0.03%) As of 8/5/2025 9:56 AM ET

This Gen Zer dropped out of NYU at just 19 to launch his blockchain—now, his $1.3 billion company is backed by Mark Cuban and he never takes a day off 8/5 – FORTUNE
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Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

$215.78 +4.13 (+1.95%) As of 8/5/2025 9:56 AM ET

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$197.20 +2.16 (+1.11%) As of 8/5/2025 9:56 AM ET

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Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

$781.78 +5.41 (+0.70%) As of 8/5/2025 9:56 AM ET

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$535.76 +0.12 (+0.02%) As of 8/5/2025 9:56 AM ET

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Analysts’ Upgrades

Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) was upgraded by analysts at Craig Hallum from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $900.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 3.8% upside from the current price of $866.82.

Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE:BHB) was upgraded by analysts at Piper Sandler from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $35.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $34.00. This represents a 16.7% upside from the current price of $30.00.

Booking (NASDAQ:BKNG) was upgraded by analysts at Erste Group Bank AG from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.The current price is $5,471.27.

CommScope (NASDAQ:COMM) was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $17.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $4.00. This represents a 16.6% upside from the current price of $14.58.

CommScope (NASDAQ:COMM) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James Financial, Inc. from an “underperform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $19.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 30.3% upside from the current price of $14.58.

DOW (NYSE:DOW) was upgraded by analysts at Rothschild & Co Redburn from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $40.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 80.5% upside from the current price of $22.16.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) was upgraded by analysts at Arete from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $192.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 19.8% upside from the current price of $160.28.

Fulgent Genetics (NASDAQ:FLGT) was upgraded by analysts at UBS Group AG from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $20.00. This represents a 50.4% upside from the current price of $19.95.

Fortis (NYSE:FTS) was upgraded by analysts at Desjardins from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.The current price is $51.18.

Globe Life (NYSE:GL) was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $166.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $135.00. This represents a 18.3% upside from the current price of $140.34.

Logitech International (NASDAQ:LOGI) was upgraded by analysts at BNP Paribas Exane from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $109.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 13.2% upside from the current price of $96.30.

Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE:LYG) was upgraded by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.The current price is $4.35.

Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $175.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $155.00. This represents a 0.4% upside from the current price of $174.25.

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $160.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $80.00. This represents a 8.4% downside from the current price of $174.75.

Societe Generale Group (OTCMKTS:SCGLY) was upgraded by analysts at UBS Group AG from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.The current price is $12.87.

Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) was upgraded by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $180.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $175.00. This represents a 16.9% upside from the current price of $154.04.

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) was upgraded by analysts at Argus from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $47.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 12.4% upside from the current price of $41.81.

Wayfair (NYSE:W) was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $93.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $32.00. This represents a 23.3% upside from the current price of $75.42.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) was upgraded by analysts at Erste Group Bank AG from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.The current price is $99.97.

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Analysts’ Downgrades

Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) was downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating. They now have a $85.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 13.6% upside from the current price of $74.83.

Amalgamated Financial (NASDAQ:AMAL) was downgraded by analysts at Piper Sandler from a “neutral” rating to an “underweight” rating. They now have a $27.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $34.00. This represents a 1.1% downside from the current price of $27.31.

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) was downgraded by analysts at Daiwa Capital Markets from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $42.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 7.4% downside from the current price of $45.33.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) was downgraded by analysts at Erste Group Bank AG from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.The current price is $946.29.

Ichor (NASDAQ:ICHR) was downgraded by analysts at B. Riley from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $18.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 31.1% upside from the current price of $13.73.

Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE:INSP) was downgraded by analysts at KeyCorp from an “overweight” rating to a “sector weight” rating.The current price is $76.71.

Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE:INSP) was downgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $110.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $195.00. This represents a 43.4% upside from the current price of $76.71.

International Paper (NYSE:IP) was downgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $54.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $55.00. This represents a 18.6% upside from the current price of $45.55.

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) was downgraded by analysts at UBS Group AG from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.The current price is $47.51.

Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:NVTS) was downgraded by analysts at Craig Hallum from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $6.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 16.6% downside from the current price of $7.19.

Selective Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SIGI) was downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating. They now have a $72.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $86.00. This represents a 7.8% downside from the current price of $78.10.

Block (NYSE:XYZ) was downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $73.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 3.3% downside from the current price of $75.50.

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APA (NASDAQ:APA) is now covered by analysts at Stephens. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $24.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 31.2% upside from the current price of $18.29.

Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) (TSE:GIL) is now covered by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada. They set an “outperform” rating and a $61.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 15.3% upside from the current price of $52.92.

ZoomInfo Technologies (NASDAQ:GTM) is now covered by analysts at DA Davidson. They set a “neutral” rating and a $11.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 10.6% upside from the current price of $9.95.

Lionsgate Studios (NYSE:LION) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They set an “overweight” rating and a $9.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 49.5% upside from the current price of $6.02.

MBX Biosciences (NYSE:MBX) is now covered by analysts at Mizuho. They set an “outperform” rating and a $38.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 188.9% upside from the current price of $13.16.

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) is now covered by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus. They set a “buy” rating and a $26.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 39.0% upside from the current price of $18.71.

Quince Therapeutics (NASDAQ:QNCX) is now covered by analysts at JMP Securities. They set a “market outperform” rating and a $9.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 422.0% upside from the current price of $1.72.

Quince Therapeutics (NASDAQ:QNCX) is now covered by analysts at Citizens Jmp. They set a “mkt outperform” rating and a $9.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 422.0% upside from the current price of $1.72.

QXO (NASDAQ:QXO) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They set an “overweight” rating and a $30.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 50.2% upside from the current price of $19.97.

Tuya (NYSE:TUYA) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They set a “buy” rating on the stock.The current price is $2.37.

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