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Piper Sandler Trims Price Target for Black Diamond Therapeutics Amid Model Review, Despite Recent Clinical Wins

Analyst Piper Sandler has lowered its price target on Black Diamond Therapeutics (BDTX) while maintaining an Overweight rating, following a broad review of its biotech coverage. The adjustment comes even as the company recently reported encouraging Phase 2 data for its lead oncology drug candidate.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

ImmunityBio's Anktiva Shows Blockbuster Potential as Piper Sandler Eyes Label Expansion After QUILT Trial Data

Piper Sandler raises its price target on ImmunityBio, citing a near 700% surge in Anktiva sales and promising interim data from the QUILT trials that could support a major label expansion by 2027.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Split on Advance Auto Parts as Hedge Funds Maintain Bullish Stance

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) remains a favored pick among hedge funds, even as Wall Street analysts offer conflicting price targets and ratings ahead of anticipated 2026 demand growth.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Remain Bullish on Visteon Despite Price Target Trims, Citing Strong Auto Tech Demand

Goldman Sachs and Baird reaffirm positive ratings on automotive technology supplier Visteon (VC), seeing significant upside potential even after modestly lowering price targets, driven by favorable sector outlook and growth in digital cockpit solutions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney's Leadership Crossroads: Can New CEO Navigate a Shifting Media Landscape?

As Bob Iger steps aside, incoming CEO Josh D'Amaro inherits a media giant facing stagnant growth, a challenged streaming division, and intense sector consolidation. Analysts debate whether a strategic overhaul or a potential sale offers the best path forward for the House of Mouse.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

EXCLUSIVE: Claire's Bets on Brand Revival with New Leadership, Doubling Down on In-Store Experience

The iconic mall retailer Claire's, under new ownership, appoints retail veteran Michelle Goad as Chief Brand Officer to spearhead a transformation focused on modernizing its piercing services and store experience, betting against the e-commerce tide to reclaim its status as a cultural hub for young girls.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Ohio Mother's Final Act of Love: Family of Three Lost in Devastating Cincinnati Blaze

A 68-year-old Cincinnati woman and her two adult children perished in a fast-moving house fire last month, with officials describing the conditions as 'not survivable.'

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Garrett Motion Gains Analyst Favor as Zero-Emission Tech Fuels Growth Outlook

Garrett Motion (GTX) is drawing strong buy ratings from analysts, with a median price target suggesting over 20% upside, driven by its strategic pivot to zero-emission vehicle technologies and resilient financial profile.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Aptiv Gains Analyst Favor as Strategic Shift Yields 'More Realistic' Growth Outlook

Aptiv PLC sees mixed but upwardly revised price targets from major analysts, with Piper Sandler upgrading the auto tech supplier to Overweight and naming it a top pick for 2026, citing its pragmatic strategy and attractive valuation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Mobileye Eyes 2026 as Pivotal Year Amid Analyst Backing and Strategic Shifts

Despite recent guidance revisions, Mobileye Global retains strong buy ratings from analysts who see significant upside potential, as the company positions 2026 for a strategic transition in the autonomous driving sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AutoZone Revs Up Expansion Plans as Analysts Debate Outlook Amid Sales Pressure

Despite a recent sales miss, AutoZone (AZO) is doubling down on store growth, drawing mixed analyst reactions. JPMorgan remains bullish with an $4,100 price target, while Wolfe Research downgraded the stock, highlighting the complex landscape for the auto parts retailer.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Korro Bio's KRRO-121 Emerges as Independent Value Driver, Sparking Analyst Upgrades

H.C. Wainwright and Chardan Capital upgrade Korro Bio (KRRO) to Buy, citing the independent potential of its RNA-editing asset KRRO-121 and strong preclinical data as key catalysts.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney's Sora-Generated Shorts to Debut on Disney+, But Iger Insists Core Slate Unaffected

Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that AI-generated videos from OpenAI's Sora will begin appearing on Disney+ within months, framing the move as an additive feature for short-form content while downplaying any ripple effects on the company's traditional film and TV pipeline.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Google Integrates Gemini AI Deeper Into Chrome, Reshaping the Browser Experience

Google is rolling out a significant update to its Chrome browser, embedding advanced Gemini AI capabilities directly into the user interface. The move signals a strategic push to make AI a central, everyday tool for web navigation and tasks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AMD's AI Chip Roadmap Under Scrutiny: Wall Street Stays Bullish Despite Production Rumors

While reports surface of potential delays for AMD's next-generation MI450 AI accelerators, major analysts reaffirm bullish price targets, highlighting strong long-term demand and the stock's 100% surge over the past year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Morgan Stanley Bets Big on J&J, Upgrades to Overweight with $262 Price Target

Morgan Stanley has upgraded Johnson & Johnson to 'Overweight,' raising its price target to $262, citing confidence in the healthcare giant's robust pipeline of new pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cathie Wood Doubles Down on Broadcom, Betting Big on AI and Datacenter Dominance

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood has aggressively added to her position in Broadcom (AVGO) this month, signaling strong conviction in the chipmaker's AI and datacenter prospects despite recent share price weakness, as analysts also turn bullish on the stock's long-term trajectory.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

XRP's 2026 Price Path: Wall Street vs. AI Forecasts Reveal a Battle of Optimism and Caution

As XRP hovers around $2, a stark divide emerges between institutional and algorithmic forecasts for its 2026 value. Standard Chartered's bullish $8 target contrasts with more cautious AI projections, with the outcome likely hinging on ETF inflows, regulatory clarity, and real-world adoption.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Dividend Fund's Tech-Heavy Tilt: A Surprise for Retirement Portfolios?

The FlexShares Quality Dividend Index Fund (QDF) promises steady income through quality screens, but its substantial allocation to technology stocks—making up one-third of the portfolio—may reshape risk expectations for investors, particularly retirees seeking stability.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Britain's Building Exodus: Skilled Tradespeople Vote with Their Feet Amid Tax and Cost Pressures

Award-winning builder Martin Daly is closing his Scottish business for a new life in Switzerland, joining a growing wave of tradespeople leaving the UK. Industry leaders warn that tax policies, rising costs, and a lack of support for small firms are crippling the sector and jeopardising national housing targets.

Feb 2, 2026