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Apple Inc. (AAPL)

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Thursday, October 31, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call)
(10/28) Apple blocked from selling iPhone 16 series in Indonesia (proactiveinvestors.com)
(10/28) Curious about Apple (AAPL) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics (zacks.com)
(10/28) Apple can’t sell the new iPhone in the world’s 4th most populous country (businessinsider.com)
(10/28) Amazon: Why Analysts Think It’s a Solid Buy Ahead of Earnings (AAPL) (marketbeat.com)
(10/28) Apple’s AI Launch Is Expected to Boost iPhone 16 Sales. But It Faces a Ban in This Market. (barrons.com)

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Thursday, October 31, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call)
(10/28) Unlocking Q3 Potential of Amazon (AMZN): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics (zacks.com)
(10/28) Amazon: Why Analysts Think It’s a Solid Buy Ahead of Earnings (AMZN) (marketbeat.com)
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(10/28) What You Need To Know Ahead of Amazon’s Earnings Thursday (investopedia.com)

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, October 29, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call)
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, October 30, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call)
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Microsoft Co. (MSFT)

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, October 30, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call)
(10/28) Microsoft Cloud, AI Categories Likely to Outperform in Fiscal First-Quarter Results, Truist Says (msn.com)
(10/28) Goldman Issues Buy Rating for Microsoft Corp (MSFT) Stock (bovnews.com)
(10/28) Is Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Leading in the AI Arms Race? (markets.businessinsider.com)
(10/28) Microsoft’s Azure Cloud Capabilities to Boost Q1 Earnings (zacks.com)
(10/28) S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100: Microsoft, Meta Earnings in Focus as Fed Data Looms (fxempire.com)

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Analysts’ Upgrades

AAON (NASDAQ:AAON) was upgraded by analysts at Robert W. Baird from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $130.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $114.00. This represents a 8.1% upside from the current price of $120.24.

Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $67.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 7.0% upside from the current price of $62.64.

Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) was upgraded by analysts at Melius from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $56.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 18.5% upside from the current price of $47.25.

Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) was upgraded by analysts at Melius Research from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $56.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 18.5% upside from the current price of $47.25.

AON (NYSE:AON) was upgraded by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $377.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $315.00. This represents a 0.7% upside from the current price of $374.39.

Community Bank System (NYSE:CBU) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “market perform” rating to a “strong-buy” rating. They now have a $67.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 12.4% upside from the current price of $59.61.

Dover (NYSE:DOV) was upgraded by analysts at Wolfe Research from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $227.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 18.9% upside from the current price of $190.96.

Federated Hermes (NYSE:FHI) was upgraded by analysts at TD Cowen from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $46.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $35.00. This represents a 15.1% upside from the current price of $39.95.

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) was upgraded by analysts at Wolfe Research from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $535.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 21.5% upside from the current price of $440.42.

NIO (NYSE:NIO) was upgraded by analysts at Macquarie from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $6.60 price target on the stock. This represents a 11.1% upside from the current price of $5.94.

Nutanix (NASDAQ:NTNX) was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $72.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $71.00. This represents a 12.8% upside from the current price of $63.84.

Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) was upgraded by analysts at Glj Research from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating.The current price is $15.17.

TELUS (NYSE:TU) (TSE:T) was upgraded by analysts at Scotiabank from a “sector perform” rating to a “sector outperform” rating.The current price is $16.17.

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Analysts’ Downgrades

CDW (NASDAQ:CDW) was downgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $235.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $260.00. This represents a 7.3% upside from the current price of $219.01.

Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) was downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $63.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 1.8% downside from the current price of $64.15.

Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) was downgraded by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $101.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $105.00. This represents a 5.0% upside from the current price of $96.17.

CNX Resources (NYSE:CNX) was downgraded by analysts at Truist Financial Co. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $34.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $38.00. This represents a 4.4% downside from the current price of $35.56.

Evolv Technologies (NASDAQ:EVLV) was downgraded by analysts at Northland Securities from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating.The current price is $2.63.

Frontier Communications Parent (NASDAQ:FYBR) was downgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “strong-buy” rating to a “market perform” rating.The current price is $35.87.

GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ:GFS) was downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $43.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $53.00. This represents a 5.7% upside from the current price of $40.70.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) was downgraded by analysts at Wolfe Research from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating.The current price is $205.90.

HomeTrust Bancshares (NASDAQ:HTBI) was downgraded by analysts at Raymond James from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating.The current price is $33.36.

Newmont (NYSE:NEM) was downgraded by analysts at CIBC from a “sector outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.The current price is $48.48.

NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE:NEP) was downgraded by analysts at Guggenheim from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $22.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $37.00. This represents a 5.1% upside from the current price of $20.94.

TriNet Group (NYSE:TNET) was downgraded by analysts at Needham & Company LLC from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $140.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 72.8% upside from the current price of $81.00.

United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) was downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating.The current price is $7.52.

WEX (NYSE:WEX) was downgraded by analysts at Wolfe Research from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating.The current price is $180.59.

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Analysts’ New Coverage

Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Co.. They set a “buy” rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 30.9% upside from the current price of $27.51.

Bowlero (NYSE:BOWL) is now covered by analysts at Piper Sandler. They set a “neutral” rating and a $12.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 3.1% upside from the current price of $11.64.

CNX Resources (NYSE:CNX) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Co.. They set an “underperform” rating and a $34.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 4.4% downside from the current price of $35.56.

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) is now covered by analysts at Monness Crespi & Hardt. They set a “buy” rating and a $245.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 15.3% upside from the current price of $212.47.

Core Scientific (NASDAQ:CORZ) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They set a “buy” rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 34.3% upside from the current price of $14.15.

Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) is now covered by analysts at Pickering Energy Partners. They set an “outperform” rating on the stock.The current price is $12.21.

Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Co.. They set a “buy” rating and a $14.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 18.0% upside from the current price of $11.86.

Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ:CRNT) is now covered by analysts at Roth Mkm. They set a “buy” rating and a $4.50 price target on the stock. This represents a 78.6% upside from the current price of $2.52.

EQT (NYSE:EQT) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Co.. They set a “buy” rating and a $50.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 34.2% upside from the current price of $37.26.

Chesapeake Energy (NASDAQ:EXE) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Co.. They set a “buy” rating and a $114.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 34.8% upside from the current price of $84.60.

FrontView REIT (NYSE:FVR) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They set an “overweight” rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 14.2% upside from the current price of $19.26.

FrontView REIT (NYSE:FVR) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Co.. They set a “buy” rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 14.2% upside from the current price of $19.26.

FrontView REIT (NYSE:FVR) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. They set an “overweight” rating and a $23.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 19.4% upside from the current price of $19.26.

FrontView REIT (NYSE:FVR) is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set an “overweight” rating and a $21.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 9.0% upside from the current price of $19.26.

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) is now covered by analysts at China Renaissance. They set a “buy” rating and a $148.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 37.3% upside from the current price of $107.83.

National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Co.. They set an “underperform” rating and a $62.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 1.1% upside from the current price of $61.33.

Navigator (NYSE:NVGS) is now covered by analysts at Alliance Global Partners. They set a “buy” rating and a $24.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 50.9% upside from the current price of $15.90.

Qorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO) is now covered by analysts at Needham & Company LLC. They set a “buy” rating and a $135.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 34.1% upside from the current price of $100.69.

Roadzen (NASDAQ:RDZN) is now covered by analysts at ThinkEquity. They set a “buy” rating and a $6.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 520.2% upside from the current price of $0.97.

Range Resources (NYSE:RRC) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Co.. They set a “neutral” rating and a $34.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 9.9% upside from the current price of $30.94.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Co.. They set a “neutral” rating and a $34.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 13.4% upside from the current price of $29.97.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “outperform” rating and a $34.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 13.4% upside from the current price of $29.97.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They set a “buy” rating and a $38.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 26.8% upside from the current price of $29.97.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $33.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 10.1% upside from the current price of $29.97.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) is now covered by analysts at Royal Bank of Canada. They set an “outperform” rating and a $37.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 23.5% upside from the current price of $29.97.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) is now covered by analysts at UBS Group AG. They set a “neutral” rating and a $34.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 13.4% upside from the current price of $29.97.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set an “overweight” rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 20.1% upside from the current price of $29.97.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) is now covered by analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein. They set an “outperform” rating and a $39.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 30.1% upside from the current price of $29.97.

Serve Robotics (NASDAQ:SERV) is now covered by analysts at LADENBURG THALM/SH SH. They set a “buy” rating and a $16.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 35.1% upside from the current price of $11.84.

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