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February 3, 2025
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Apple Inc. (AAPL)

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Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Thursday, February 6, Financial Modeling Prep reports. (Register for Conference Call)
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Microsoft Co. (MSFT)

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Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE:BAH) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $150.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 15.9% upside from the current price of $129.37.

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) was upgraded by analysts at UBS Group AG from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $385.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $355.00. This represents a 6.6% upside from the current price of $361.21.

DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) was upgraded by analysts at Redburn Atlantic from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $115.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $85.00. This represents a 32.2% upside from the current price of $87.01.

Financial Institutions (NASDAQ:FISI) was upgraded by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $34.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $29.00. This represents a 27.4% upside from the current price of $26.68.

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) was upgraded by analysts at Wolfe Research from an “underperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating.The current price is $489.49.

SJW Group (NYSE:SJW) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America Co. from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $55.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $59.00. This represents a 7.5% upside from the current price of $51.16.

SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ:SSNC) was upgraded by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $94.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $70.00. This represents a 16.2% upside from the current price of $80.86.

Zillow Group (NASDAQ:ZG) was upgraded by analysts at KeyCorp from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $100.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 27.4% upside from the current price of $78.48.

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Analysts’ Downgrades

Alterity Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ATHE) was downgraded by analysts at Benchmark Co. from a “speculative buy” rating to a “hold” rating.The current price is $4.94.

American States Water (NYSE:AWR) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating. They now have a $71.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $85.00. This represents a 1.3% downside from the current price of $71.92.

Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ:BHF) was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $64.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 6.9% upside from the current price of $59.86.

Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:CFR) was downgraded by analysts at DA Davidson from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $143.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $138.00. This represents a 5.3% upside from the current price of $135.79.

Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) was downgraded by analysts at Scotiabank from a “sector outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating. They now have a $44.50 price target on the stock, down previously from $48.00. This represents a 33.6% upside from the current price of $33.32.

Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) (TSE:CNR) was downgraded by analysts at Loop Capital from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating.The current price is $99.45.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE:CP) (TSE:CP) was downgraded by analysts at Loop Capital from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating.The current price is $73.44.

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) was downgraded by analysts at Loop Capital from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $34.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $40.00. This represents a 5.5% upside from the current price of $32.24.

BRP (NASDAQ:DOOO) was downgraded by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.The current price is $42.45.

FedEx (NYSE:FDX) was downgraded by analysts at Loop Capital from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $283.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $365.00. This represents a 14.3% upside from the current price of $247.57.

GXO Logistics (NYSE:GXO) was downgraded by analysts at Loop Capital from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $49.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $71.00. This represents a 12.6% upside from the current price of $43.51.

Hologic (NASDAQ:HOLX) was downgraded by analysts at Needham & Company LLC from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $90.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 25.9% upside from the current price of $71.51.

HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.The current price is $50.82.

IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) was downgraded by analysts at BTIG Research from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.The current price is $196.59.

Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT) was downgraded by analysts at DA Davidson from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $6.75 price target on the stock, down previously from $11.50. This represents a 12.8% upside from the current price of $5.99.

MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) was downgraded by analysts at BTIG Research from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.The current price is $33.69.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) was downgraded by analysts at Loop Capital from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $256.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $289.00. This represents a 2.8% upside from the current price of $248.91.

PVH (NYSE:PVH) was downgraded by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $105.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $130.00. This represents a 25.2% upside from the current price of $83.88.

Sapiens International (NASDAQ:SPNS) was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $28.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $36.00. This represents a 7.9% upside from the current price of $25.95.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) was downgraded by analysts at Piper Sandler from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $200.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $245.00. This represents a 14.6% upside from the current price of $174.46.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) was downgraded by analysts at Loop Capital from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating. They now have a $200.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $265.00. This represents a 16.5% downside from the current price of $239.39.

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CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP) is now covered by analysts at HC Wainwright. They set a “buy” rating and a $65.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 65.2% upside from the current price of $39.34.

Ferguson (NASDAQ:FERG) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. They set an “overweight” rating and a $204.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 14.7% upside from the current price of $177.86.

Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. They set a “hold” rating and a $120.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 3.5% upside from the current price of $115.91.

GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $198.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 5.4% downside from the current price of $209.22.

Payoneer Global (NASDAQ:PAYO) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. They set a “buy” rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 24.7% upside from the current price of $10.42.

Quanta Services (NYSE:PWR) is now covered by analysts at BMO Capital Markets. They set an “outperform” rating and a $338.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 12.2% upside from the current price of $301.29.

Talen Energy (NASDAQ:TLN) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Co.. They set a “buy” rating and a $253.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 14.4% upside from the current price of $221.19.

Veritone (NASDAQ:VERI) is now covered by analysts at D. Boral Capital. They set a “buy” rating and a $4.50 price target on the stock. This represents a 48.1% upside from the current price of $3.04.

Wix.com (NASDAQ:WIX) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They set an “underweight” rating and a $208.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 8.0% downside from the current price of $225.98.

zSpace (NASDAQ:ZSPC) is now covered by analysts at Roth Mkm. They set a “buy” rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 5.3% upside from the current price of $19.00.

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