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Paul C. Hilal, serving as a director via deputization at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), sold 70,175 shares on February 12, 2026, at $284.21 per share, for proceeds of about $19.9 million. The Form 4 filing shows the sale was conducted indirectly and accompanied distributions from the Eagle Funds and a small charitable contribution. Air…
Hedge funds increased short bets against Hims & Hers Health in January to levels not seen in at least a year, according to Hazeltree data provided to Reuters. The rise in short interest preceded a sequence of events that included Hims withdrawing a low-cost version of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug under FDA scrutiny, a patent lawsuit from Novo No…
Evercore ISI raised its price target on Roku to $150 from $145 and kept an Outperform rating after the streaming-platform's fourth-quarter results beat expectations on both revenue and EBITDA. Roku reported an EPS of $0.53 for Q4 2025 and platform revenue growth of 18% year-over-year. Several analysts have revised forecasts upward and firms highlig…
Argus upgraded McDonald’s (MCD) from Hold to Buy and set a $380 price target, pointing to the chain’s value menus, promotional activity and digital investments as drivers of above-peer comparable sales growth. The stock is trading near its 52-week high and several other firms have recently raised price targets after better-than-expected same-store …
Argus upgraded Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) from Hold to Buy and set a $72 price target, implying roughly 16% upside from the prevailing share price of $62.04. The research house pointed to a strengthened balance sheet, favorable copper market dynamics driven by U.S. and Chinese stockpiling, and long-term demand tailwinds from electrification and AI…
JPMorgan upgraded Chagee Holdings (NASDAQ:CHA) from Underweight to Neutral while trimming its price target to $11.50 from $12.40. The new target implies roughly 13% upside from the current share price of $10.20, as the firm cites reset expectations, an anticipated Qwen subsidy tailwind, and the potential for a 2026 turnaround backed by new initiati…
Euro area finance ministers will evaluate a set of proposals intended to increase the euro's appeal as an international currency and reduce reliance on foreign financial infrastructure. The European Commission's list ranges from removing internal barriers and harmonising corporate law to issuing joint debt, launching a digital euro and encouraging …
Alibaba fell about 5% and Baidu declined roughly 2% after reports said the Trump administration could place several Chinese technology companies, including Alibaba, on a Pentagon list identifying firms allegedly aiding China’s military. The 1260H designation does not automatically impose sanctions but signals U.S. military concerns and may complica…
The U.S. dollar is trading marginally higher intraday but is poised for a weekly loss, while Bank of America Securities reports investor underweight positioning in the dollar at levels not seen in its sample going back to January 2012. The bank's Feb. 13 note says the nomination of Kevin Warsh reduced worries over Fed independence but did not trans…
H.C. Wainwright reaffirmed its Buy rating and $350 price target on Coinbase Global Inc., even after the cryptocurrency exchange posted weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter results. The firm points to a strong trailing twelve months EBITDA, an attractive valuation gap versus current trading levels, and the potential passage of the CLARITY Act as reas…
Deutsche Bank upgraded Merck from Hold to Buy and raised its price target to $150 from $115, citing market underestimation of the company amid Keytruda patent expiration concerns. The bank points to Merck’s pipeline, recent acquisitions, and projected trough earnings that exceed Street estimates as reasons for the more optimistic stance.
Deutsche Bank upgraded Rivian Automotive Inc. from Hold to Buy and increased its price target to $23 from $16, signaling a more optimistic medium-term view driven by improving vehicle costs, reasonable volume expectations for 2026, and early operational signs. The electric vehicle maker reported fourth-quarter results that beat estimates on revenue…
Morgan Stanley published its latest review of leading internet platforms, assessing execution across AI initiatives, advertising and travel commerce. The bank highlights Airbnb, Pinterest, Expedia Group and Instacart, noting mixed operational outcomes and company-specific opportunities and risks as each attempts to sustain growth and protect margin…
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said consumer-price inflation in the U.K. is declining but at a slower rate than authorities hoped. Pill emphasized that much of the projected drop in inflation reflects government interventions to lower energy costs rather than deeper underlying economic improvements. He also stood with a majority of Moneta…
Stellantis has begun reintroducing diesel versions for at least seven passenger cars and vans in Europe, reversing part of its earlier pivot to electric vehicles after EV sales underperformed and regulatory pressures eased. The move covers models from mainstream Opel and Peugeot lines to premium DS and Alfa Romeo nameplates, and follows sizeable ch…
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said it is essential that the connections between leading Norwegians and the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein be thoroughly examined. Following the release of millions of documents showing extensive contact between Epstein and high-profile figures, Norway has seen police searches, questioning of senior figures…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act this spring and send it to President Donald Trump for signature, arguing the federal bill would provide "great comfort to the market" amid recent volatility in digital assets. He said cryptocurrency firms have attempted to block the legislation, while a bipartisan group of…
WarrenAI's recent analysis identifies Tesco, Dunelm and Next as the top UK retail performers, each supported by distinct operational strengths. Tesco's Whoosh rapid-delivery service and growing online penetration underpin market share gains, Dunelm offers a value proposition after a price decline and analyst upgrade, and Next is prized for earnings…
Brean Capital has resumed coverage of SB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SBFG), assigning a Buy rating and a $24.00 price target, which implies about a 14% upside from the stock's quoted level of $21.09. The firm raised its 2026 earnings estimate and set a 2027 projection while citing lower credit costs and modestly higher net interest income driven by ba…
RBC Capital downgraded Pinterest from Outperform to Sector Perform and reduced its price target to $17 from $38, pointing to disappointing fourth-quarter results and a product roadmap that offers limited incremental monetization levers. Other major brokerages have also lowered ratings and targets after the same quarterly miss, underscoring persiste…
Evercore ISI upgraded Airbnb Inc. from In Line to Outperform and set a $145 price target, pointing to a suite of product improvements and trough valuation multiples as the rationale. The call follows quarterly results that topped revenue expectations but missed on EPS, while the stock has experienced notable weakness year-to-date.
The Central Bank of Russia cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 15.50% on Friday, marking a cumulative reduction of 550 basis points since it began easing policy in June last year. The decision surprised a majority of market analysts, with an LSEG poll showing only eight of 24 respondents predicted the cut while 16 expected the bank to h…
MSCI announced a 13.9% dividend increase with ex-dividend on 02/13/2026 while continuing to deliver double-digit revenue and EPS growth. The stock is trading near $522 with technicals showing short-term oversold conditions; we outline a mid-term swing trade that captures upside to $600 while limiting downside with a $490 stop.
JPMorgan downgraded Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) from Overweight to Neutral following the resignation of CEO Harry Sommer and the appointment of John Chidsey. The firm reduced its December 2026 price target to $20 from $28 and lowered its 2026 net yield and adjusted EBITDA margin assumptions, citing softer close-in demand and increased promotional …
Deutsche Bank upgraded Airbnb to Buy and set a $154 price target, citing resilient travel demand, accelerating product momentum and contributions from Reserve Now Pay Later and a simplified host fee structure. The firm highlighted nights growth that outpaced consensus, conservative yet achievable guidance, and a fuller product pipeline into 2026 an…
