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March 1st, 2024

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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)
- Director Frances Arnold sold 100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $138.22, for a total transaction of $13,822.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 15,263 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,109,651.86. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.
- (3/1) Meta rebuffs Google’s virtual reality tie-up proposal, The Information reports(channelnewsasia.com)
- (3/1) UPDATE 1-Meta rebuffs Google’s virtual reality tie-up proposal, The Information reports (finance.yahoo.com)
- (3/1) Is the Gemini fallout a ‘Bud Light moment’ for Google? (foxbusiness.com)
- (3/1) Cadence Bank Has $10.61 Million Stock Position in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(marketbeat.com)
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- (2/29) Google to enforce action against 10 apps in India for not paying service fee(reuters.com)
- (2/29) Canada’s antitrust watchdog expands probe into Google’s ad services (msn.com)
- (2/29) Google’s Artificial Intelligence (wsj.com)
Meta Platforms, Inc. (META)
- insider Jennifer Newstead sold 585 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $480.00, for a total value of $280,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 41,908 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,115,840. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.
- (3/1) Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Stock Position Lessened by Logan Capital Management Inc. (marketbeat.com)
- (3/1) Meta to scrap news feature for Facebook users in US, Australia in latest broadside to media companies (nypost.com)
- (3/1) Israel-based Spyware Maker NSO Suffers Major Defeat Against Meta, Ordered To Hand Over Pegasus Code (benzinga.com)
- (3/1) Facebook to stop paying news providers in blow for free online journalism(telegraph.co.uk)
- (3/1) 5 Tech Giants to Buy for Long-Term Gains as Nasdaq Thrives (zacks.com)
- (3/1) Meta Angers Australia With Plan To Stop Paying For News Content (ndtv.com)
- (3/1) Reddit IPO: Can A New Social Media Stock Stand Out In Meta’s World? (investors.com)
- (3/1) Meta to close down Facebook news tabs in US, Australia (yahoo.com)
- (3/1) Meta to scrap Facebook News in U.S. and Australia (msn.com)
- (3/1) The META Stock Dilemma: Buy Now or Wait for the Dip? (investorplace.com)
Microsoft Co. (MSFT)

Analysts’ Upgrades

Annexon (NASDAQ:ANNX) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $11.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 83.6% upside from the current price of $5.99.
GoodRx (NASDAQ:GDRX) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $10.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $7.00. This represents a 21.1% upside from the current price of $8.26.
Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW) was upgraded by analysts at BNP Paribas from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $6.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 32.2% upside from the current price of $4.54.
Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) was upgraded by analysts at DA Davidson from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $130.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $122.00. This represents a 16.2% upside from the current price of $111.91.
Parker-Hannifin (NYSE:PH) was upgraded by analysts at TD Cowen from an “underperform” rating to a “market perform” rating. They now have a $500.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $300.00. This represents a 6.9% downside from the current price of $537.22.
Root (NASDAQ:ROOT) was upgraded by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $40.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $10.00. This represents a 3.6% upside from the current price of $38.62.
Spyre Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SYRE) was upgraded by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $35.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $12.00. This represents a 16.7% upside from the current price of $30.00.
Vertex (NASDAQ:VERX) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America Co. from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $40.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $23.00. This represents a 19.9% upside from the current price of $33.35.
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Analysts’ Downgrades

Flywire (NASDAQ:FLYW) was downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $27.00. This represents a 3.2% upside from the current price of $29.07.
Relx (NYSE:RELX) was downgraded by analysts at Berenberg Bank from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.The current price is $43.17.
BlackRock TCP Capital (NASDAQ:TCPC) was downgraded by analysts at Raymond James from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating.The current price is $10.40.
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Analysts’ New Coverage

Acrivon Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ACRV) is now covered by analysts at JMP Securities. They set a “mkt outperform” rating and a $14.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 138.9% upside from the current price of $5.86.
Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $142.97.
Altus Midstream (NASDAQ:ALTM) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $5.49.
Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “outperform” rating and a $279.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 18.5% upside from the current price of $235.44.
Ashland (NYSE:ASH) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “outperform” rating and a $108.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 13.6% upside from the current price of $95.03.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $32.61.
Ball (NYSE:BALL) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $63.86.
Berry Global Group (NYSE:BERY) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $58.11.
Crown (NYSE:CCK) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “outperform” rating and a $102.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 33.6% upside from the current price of $76.32.
CF Industries (NYSE:CF) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “outperform” rating and a $99.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 20.3% upside from the current price of $82.32.
Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) is now covered by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They set a “buy” rating and a $110.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 10.6% upside from the current price of $99.45.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) is now covered by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They set a “buy” rating and a $93.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 8.4% upside from the current price of $85.76.
Clorox (NYSE:CLX) is now covered by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They set a “sell” rating and a $140.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 7.0% downside from the current price of $150.54.
Campbell Soup (NYSE:CPB) is now covered by analysts at DA Davidson. They set a “buy” rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 12.8% upside from the current price of $42.55.
Corteva (NYSE:CTVA) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “outperform” rating and a $67.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 23.5% upside from the current price of $54.27.
DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $69.81.
DOW (NYSE:DOW) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $56.04.
Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $224.69.
Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL) is now covered by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They set a “neutral” rating and a $145.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 2.4% downside from the current price of $148.56.
Elevation Oncology (NASDAQ:ELEV) is now covered by analysts at JMP Securities. They set a “mkt outperform” rating and a $7.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 41.1% upside from the current price of $4.96.
Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “outperform” rating and a $160.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 15.3% upside from the current price of $138.79.
Element Solutions (NYSE:ESI) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $23.68.
Evolent Health (NYSE:EVH) is now covered by analysts at Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.. They set an “outperform” rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 32.3% upside from the current price of $34.01.
Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) is now covered by analysts at DA Davidson. They set a “neutral” rating and a $24.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 8.5% upside from the current price of $22.12.
FMC (NYSE:FMC) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $56.56.
The Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ:HAIN) is now covered by analysts at DA Davidson. They set a “neutral” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 5.2% upside from the current price of $9.51.
International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE:IFF) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “underperform” rating on the stock.The current price is $75.87.
Kellanova (NYSE:K) is now covered by analysts at DA Davidson. They set a “buy” rating and a $67.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 22.7% upside from the current price of $54.60.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) is now covered by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They set a “buy” rating and a $135.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 11.0% upside from the current price of $121.61.
Kenvue (NYSE:KVUE) is now covered by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They set a “neutral” rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 5.9% upside from the current price of $18.88.
Linde (NYSE:LIN) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $448.72.
LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “underperform” rating on the stock.The current price is $99.31.
Mosaic (NYSE:MOS) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “outperform” rating and a $39.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 22.7% upside from the current price of $31.79.
Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set an “outperform” rating and a $66.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 24.2% upside from the current price of $53.15.
Oatly Group (NASDAQ:OTLY) is now covered by analysts at DA Davidson. They set a “buy” rating and a $1.50 price target on the stock. This represents a 36.4% upside from the current price of $1.10.
Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) is now covered by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They set a “neutral” rating and a $168.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 6.2% upside from the current price of $158.23.
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $140.18.
Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ:RGTI) is now covered by analysts at Alliance Global Partners. They set a “buy” rating and a $3.50 price target on the stock. This represents a 87.7% upside from the current price of $1.87.
Sandy Spring Bancorp (NASDAQ:SASR) is now covered by analysts at Janney Montgomery Scott. They set a “neutral” rating and a $25.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 14.5% upside from the current price of $21.83.
Sealed Air (NYSE:SEE) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $34.75.
Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a “peer perform” rating on the stock.The current price is $333.72.
J. M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM) is now covered by analysts at DA Davidson. They set a “neutral” rating and a $132.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 8.2% upside from the current price of $122.02.
Utz Brands (NYSE:UTZ) is now covered by analysts at DA Davidson. They set a “neutral” rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 14.2% upside from the current price of $17.52.
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