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$256.54 -1.73 (-0.67%) As of 1/28/2026 9:43 AM ET
- Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will be releasing its Q1 2026 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, January 29. (View Earnings Report)
- Stock Market Live January 28, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Up Ahead of Fed and Tech Earnings 1/28 – 247WALLST
- Intel Stock Skyrockets as Nvidia and Apple Partner with Intel to Diversify 2028 Chip Production Away from TSMC 1/28 – TIPRANKS
- Nasdaq called higher ahead of Fed decision and trio of Mag 7 earnings1/28 – PROACTIVEINVESTORS
- The headlines to look out for as Big Tech reports earnings 1/28 – BUSINESSINSIDER
- Apple Inc. $AAPL Position Decreased by Texas Bank & Trust Co 1/28 – MARKETBEAT
$245.89 +1.21 (+0.50%) As of 1/28/2026 9:43 AM ET
- Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) had its price target raised by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. ( ) (analyst Jason Helfstein) from $305.00 to $315.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. This represents a 28.7% upside from the current price of $244.68.
- Amazon says it is laying off 16,000 employees 1/28 – TECHCRUNCH
- Amazon Stock Jumps in Pre-Market as Company Announces 16,000 Job Cuts1/28 – 247WALLST
- Amazon To Cut 16,000 More Jobs In Addl. Organizational Changes 1/28 – RTTNEWS
- Amazon Stock Jumps in Pre-Market as Company Announces 16,000 Job Cuts1/28 – 247WALLST
- Amazon layoffs will hit 16,000 as AI accelerates tech job losses 1/28 – YAHOO
$335.98 +1.43 (+0.43%) As of 1/28/2026 9:43 AM ET
- U.K. Competition Watchdog Plans New Rules for Google’s AI Overviews Under Tech Law 1/28 – WSJ
- Nasdaq called higher ahead of Fed decision and trio of Mag 7 earnings1/28 – PROACTIVEINVESTORS
- The headlines to look out for as Big Tech reports earnings 1/28 – BUSINESSINSIDER
- Alphabet Inc. $GOOGL is Koa Wealth Management LLC’s 3rd Largest Position1/28 – MARKETBEAT
- Prossimo Advisors LLC Reduces Stock Position in Alphabet Inc. $GOOGL1/28 – MARKETBEAT
$672.25 -0.72 (-0.11%) As of 1/28/2026 9:43 AM ET
- Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) will be releasing its Q4 2025 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, January 28. (View Earnings Report)
- What’s Happening With META Stock?1/28 – FORBES
- Snap seeks investments as new smart glasses unit takes on Meta 1/28 – REUTERS
- Meta (META) Explores Subscription Revenue Across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp 1/28 – TIPRANKS
- Nasdaq called higher ahead of Fed decision and trio of Mag 7 earnings1/28 – PROACTIVEINVESTORS
- The headlines to look out for as Big Tech reports earnings 1/28 – BUSINESSINSIDER
$480.45 -0.13 (-0.03%) As of 1/28/2026 9:43 AM ET
- Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) will be releasing its Q2 2026 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, January 28. (View Earnings Report)
- Ex-Palantir engineer raises $40 million for cyber startup Outtake, with backing from Microsoft CEO Nadella 1/28 – CNBC
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Analysts’ Upgrades
KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) was upgraded by analysts at HSBC Holdings plc from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $144.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 23.1% upside from the current price of $116.94.Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America Corporation from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $95.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 17.9% upside from the current price of $80.56.Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) was upgraded by analysts at Compass Point from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $96.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 29.4% upside from the current price of $74.17.Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America Corporation from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $235.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $185.00. This represents a 11.0% upside from the current price of $211.77.United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) was upgraded by analysts at HSBC Holdings plc from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.The current price is $106.40.Visa (NYSE:V) was upgraded by analysts at Rothschild & Co Redburn from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $385.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 18.2% upside from the current price of $325.69.
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Analysts’ Downgrades
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria(NYSE:BBVA) was downgraded by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating.The current price is $25.35.Capital City Bank Group (NASDAQ:CCBG) was downgraded by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating. They now have a $45.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 11.2% upside from the current price of $40.47.Coca Cola Femsa (NYSE:KOF) was downgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $100.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 5.6% downside from the current price of $105.94.Plains All American Pipeline (NYSE:PAA) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America Corporation from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating. They now have a $19.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 3.2% downside from the current price of $19.63.Plains GP (NYSE:PAGP) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America Corporation from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating. They now have a $19.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 8.6% downside from the current price of $20.79.PRA Group (NASDAQ:PRAA) was downgraded by analysts at Citizens Jmp from a “mkt outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating.The current price is $14.38.PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) was downgraded by analysts at Rothschild & Co Redburn from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating. They now have a $50.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 8.7% downside from the current price of $54.77.Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) was downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating.The current price is $93.15.Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) was downgraded by analysts at Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating.The current price is $359.60.Western Alliance Bancorporation(NYSE:WAL) was downgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $105.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 18.0% upside from the current price of $88.95.
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Analysts’ New Coverage
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ALNY) is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “overweight” rating and a $527.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 48.5% upside from the current price of $354.97.Apellis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:APLS) is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $24.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 4.2% upside from the current price of $23.03.BridgeBio Pharma (NASDAQ:BBIO) is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “overweight” rating on the stock.The current price is $77.17.Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) is now covered by analysts at China Renaissance. They set a “buy” rating and a $207.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 29.0% upside from the current price of $160.47.BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN) is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “overweight” rating and a $80.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 41.8% upside from the current price of $56.44.Celestica (NYSE:CLS) (TSE:CLS) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Corporation. They set a “buy” rating and a $400.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 17.6% upside from the current price of $340.11.Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:CYTK) is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “overweight” rating and a $87.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 35.0% upside from the current price of $64.43.Companhia Paranaense de Energia – Copel(NYSE:ELPC) is now covered by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They set a “buy” rating and a $10.40 price target on the stock. This represents a 2.0% downside from the current price of $10.61.4D Molecular Therapeutics(NASDAQ:FDMT) is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “overweight” rating and a $33.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 281.3% upside from the current price of $8.66.GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) is now covered by analysts at China Renaissance. They set a “buy” rating and a $966.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 37.8% upside from the current price of $700.92.Ionis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IONS) is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “overweight” rating and a $95.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 15.7% upside from the current price of $82.13.Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $25.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 44.9% downside from the current price of $45.39.Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “overweight” rating and a $191.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 13.3% upside from the current price of $168.60.Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRPT) is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 8.0% downside from the current price of $21.73.Entrada Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TRDA) is now covered by analysts at Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc.. They set an “outperform” rating and a $21.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 88.7% upside from the current price of $11.13.
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