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Village Farms (VFF) has been quietly shifting its earnings mix from produce toward higher-margin cannabis exports and energy operations. With a market cap near $377M, positive free cash flow last year, and an EU-GMP export win announced 01/26/2026, the risk/reward favors a tactical long over the next 45 trading days. Entry $3.27, target $4.20, stop…
Ladenburg Thalmann reduced its 12-month price target on OGE Energy to $42.50 from $43.50 and retained a Neutral rating after updating forecasts to reflect close to $800 million in additional transmission and generation project spending. The firm also acknowledged an expected accretion from a proposed battery storage project, which it did not includ…
Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE: SBLE) saw its stock fall roughly 13% Tuesday morning after the company disclosed an "at the market" program allowing up to $250 million of common stock to be sold through designated agents. The company entered a Sales Agreement with TD Securities and Jefferies, and said the offering will proceed under an effective shelf …
TransMedics' organ care platform is set to benefit from an expanding international footprint after reports of an Italian NOP program. With a $4.58B market cap, positive free cash flow ($120.6M last reported), and heavy short interest that could amplify moves, this is a tactical long for patient traders who accept valuation risk. Entry $134.03, stop…
Massimo Group (NASDAQ:MAMO) saw its stock fall more than 50% after the company disclosed it had signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire FST Development Company Limited. The deal - proposed to be between $27 million and $35 million - would see Massimo take 100% of FST under a pre-money equity valuation range of about $38 million to $50 mill…
Credo Technology (CRDO) has been punished since its December peak despite accelerating revenue and improving margins. The combination of strong free cash flow, an attractive enterprise-value backdrop and an oversold technical picture argues for a tactical long. This trade idea lays out an entry at $122.00, a stop at $110.00, and a $170.00 target ov…
Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN) saw its stock climb about 15% Tuesday morning after announcing a contract with a major U.S. defense prime to provide a propulsion subsystem for an existing U.S. missile system program. The Salt Lake City-based company expects the work to generate nearly $1 million in revenue in 2026, with deliverables due by the en…
BofA Securities moved Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) from Neutral to Buy and increased its price target to $156 from $141, citing expected sustainable mid-teens return on tangible common equity and improving credit trends. The broker also boosted its 2026 EPS estimate and highlighted stronger-than-anticipated Q4 2025 net interest margin as a key driv…
BofA Securities downgraded Figure Technology (FIGR) from Neutral to Underperform and trimmed its price objective to $42 from $43, citing valuation concerns after the stock’s post-IPO rally. FIGR currently trades at $52.31 and shows varied analyst sentiment, with several firms raising targets while BofA highlights an unusually high projected multipl…
BofA Securities has begun coverage of Akoustis Technologies (NASDAQ:AKTS), assigning a Buy rating and a $34.00 price target - a notable premium to the stock's recent trade around $21.98 and a market capitalization near $1.15 billion. The bank's analyst flagged the company's radiopharmaceutical platform, biologically de-risked targets, external part…
BofA Securities upgraded Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target to $76 from $74 after the company reported fourth-quarter results. The firm pointed to stable Manufactured Home and Annual Recreational Vehicle revenue as primary growth drivers, while flagging continued market concern about the Seasonal and T…
BofA Securities moved Sigma Lithium Corp. (SGML) from Underperform to Neutral with a $14.00 price target after the company said it had resumed mining. The broker said the restart materially lowers the chance of further timeline delays for producing sellable volumes, but it still warns of liquidity pressure during an estimated three-month ramp and o…
BofA Securities raised its rating on Oshkosh Corporation from Underperform to Neutral and set a $149.00 price target, roughly in line with the stock's recent trading level. The upgrade reflects a view that the company’s portfolio is shifting toward steadier profit sources, lower valuation risk and the Access segment being at a trough, even as Oshko…
Attorneys for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson will ask a Utah judge to disqualify the prosecution in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, citing an alleged conflict of interest after the lead prosecutor's 18-year-old daughter witnessed the killing. Prosecutors deny bias and want to display video of the shooting at a televised hearin…
Barclays has flagged Ashtead Group PLC as a top pick for 2026, pointing to an improving end-market outlook, potential for meaningful margin expansion as local volumes recover and efficiency programs scale, and a valuation setup that historically rewards investors buying into troughs in returns. The bank expects upward ROIC momentum in 2026 while th…
DA Davidson has reiterated a Buy rating and a $110 price target on O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY) ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings release, a view that tracks with the wider analyst consensus. Consensus estimates call for roughly 5% comparable store sales growth for the period and the research firm expects margin improvement, though …
Kepler Cheuvreux upgraded Recordati to 'buy' from 'hold', lifted its price target to €57.50 and cited an improved near-term outlook and attractive valuation after recent moves in the peer group. The brokerage left 2025 forecasts largely intact, trimmed 2026 earnings to account for additional Isturisa-related spending, and expects the company to rep…
Russian steelmaker Severstal reported a sharp fall in 2025 profitability and revenue and warned that steel demand is likely to decline again in 2026 even as it plans to lift production. The company cited lingering economic cooling and reduced construction activity as drivers of lower domestic consumption.
William Blair reiterated an Outperform rating on Affirm Holdings Inc. ahead of the company’s quarterly earnings report, citing expectations that the payments company will beat consensus on gross merchandise value, revenue and EBIT. The firm highlighted Affirm’s revenue momentum, sizeable market capitalization and broadening e-commerce partnerships …
HP Inc. (HPQ) trades at $19.80 with a 5.9% yield, a single-digit P/E, and meaningful free cash flow. The company is buying back shares aggressively and returning cash via dividends while product refreshes for AI-capable PCs create an operational catalyst. This trade targets a rebound toward $24 over the next 45 trading days with a conservative stop…
President Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as chair, prompting analysts to assess when and whether Powell will formally resign. Barclays strategists say Powell must notify the White House if he intends to leave the Fed when his chair term ends in May, though his governor term runs until January 31, 2028. …
ARKO Corp. said its subsidiary, ARKO Petroleum Corp., has started a roadshow for an initial public offering of Class A common stock, according to a company press release. The offering comprises 10.5 million shares priced in an expected range of $18.00 to $20.00 per share, with underwriters able to buy an additional 1.575 million shares under a 30-d…
Bank of America has increased its projection for Mexico's 2026 GDP growth to 1.5% from 1.2%, pointing to a firmer end to 2025 and potential upside from the FIFA World Cup. The bank also forecasts U.S. growth at 2.8%, nudging its view for Mexico higher, while expecting Banxico to cut policy rates by a total of 100 basis points in 2026 to a year-end …
Piper Sandler has maintained an Overweight rating on UnitedHealth Group and kept a $390 price target, citing signs of margin recovery at Optum Health and guidance that the firm views as achievable. UnitedHealth met EPS expectations for the fourth quarter of 2025 but missed on revenue, a development that drew negative market attention.
China's industry ministry has introduced safety technical requirements that will outlaw concealed exterior door handles on passenger vehicles starting in 2027. The rule mandates both exterior and interior handles and requires a mechanical release design, while leaving electrical handle options available. The move affects designs popularized by Tesl…
