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Tuesday's analyst calls include upgrades to two solar names and a downgrade to a key crypto stock. 7:05 a.m.: Citi increases Meta price target ahead of earnings Meta shares have more runway ahead, according to Citi. Analyst Kenneth Worthington downgraded the crypto exchange to underweight from neutral, reiterating his price target of $80. Analyst Jordan Levy upgraded Sunnova to buy from hold and raised his price target to $18 from $10. He upgraded Enphase Energy to buy from hold, moving his price target to $145 from $85.

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☆ Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Amazon, Tesla, Schwab, Pinterest, Exxon, Disney and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Piper Sandler downgrades Hershey to neutral from overweight Piper Sandler said it's concerned about rising cocoa costs for Hershey. UBS reiterates Apple as neutral UBS said its survey checks show wait times for Apple's iPhone are almost nonexistent. Piper Sandler reiterates Charles Schwab as buy Piper Sandler said the company is a "likely beneficiary of fed rate cuts." Piper Sandler reiterates Pinterest as overweight Piper Sandler raised its price target on Pinterest to $40 per share from $37 and says trends are improving. UBS reiterates Exxon as buy UBS said it's bullish heading into Exxon's corporate plan event on Dec. 6.

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☆ What's behind Exxon's mega-merger and the stocks that could be next
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here's a look at what Exxon is getting in Pioneer and how Wall Street is reacting to the deal. Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd also pointed to Chevron as a company that could feel added pressure from Exxon's acquisition of Pioneer. Exxon's Denbury deal, for example, seeks to capitalize on a carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) company on the Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain regions. What it means for Exxon's stock Piper Sandler's Todd maintained his overweight rating on Exxon on Wednesday and praised the Pioneer deal. However, Exxon's stock was down 3% in early trading Wednesday, while Pioneer rose just 1%, suggesting others are less sure.

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☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Apple, Exxon, Crox, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, SoFi, DuPont & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Loop upgrades Meta to buy from hold Loop said it sees a "brighter revenue picture" for the social media giant. Morgan Stanley reiterates Exxon Mobil as overweight Morgan Stanley said it has "high confidence" in the oil and gas giant. We do think consensus estimates for 2023/24 remain too high but believe the buy-side is more aligned with our below-consensus views." Citi initiates AerCap as buy Citi said demand should remain attractive for the aviation leasing company. Deutsche Bank upgrades DuPont to buy from hold Deutsche said DuPoint is well positioned in an uncertain macro. "

☆ Goldman Sachs says these stocks have major upside following earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Goldman Sachs analysts said this week there is a slate of stocks coming out of earnings that are just too attractive to ignore. CNBC Pro combed through Goldman Sachs' research to find the firm's top ideas for companies exiting quarterly reports. They include Tractor Supply, Charter Communications , Exxon Mobil , General Motors and Caterpillar. Tractor Supply The farm supply retailer continues to impress, according to Goldman analyst Kate McShane. The firm came away even more positive on the name after Tractor Supply's robust late January earnings report.

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Meta, Apple, Tesla, Netflix, Roku, Disney, Exxon & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Here are the Thursday's biggest calls Wall Street: Credit Suisse upgrades AECOM to outperform from neutral Credit Suisse said the company is a key beneficiary of infrastructure stimulus. UBS reiterates Apple as buy UBS said it's sticking with its buy rating on the stock but is concerned about App Store revenue declines. Credit Suisse upgrades Boeing to neutral from underperform Credit Suisse said in its upgrade of Boeing that it sees "stronger aircraft deliveries." RBC names Meta a top 2023 pick RBC said it sees "multiple expansion" on the horizon for Meta shares. " Rosenblatt reiterates Disney as buy Rosenblatt said activist investor Nelson Peltz's push for a Disney board seat could help shares.

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