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Keefe Bruyette trimmed its price target on Pagaya Technologies (PGY) to $35, while maintaining an Outperform rating. The adjustment comes despite the AI-driven lending platform reporting robust Q3 growth and a record partner pipeline.
Truist Securities has increased its price target for Nuvation Bio, highlighting the promising early commercial traction of its oncology drug Ibtrozi, which is outpacing competitors in the ROS1 inhibitor space.
DA Davidson joins Morgan Stanley in lowering price targets for language-learning app Duolingo, citing data suggesting daily active user growth may fall short of expectations despite a strong start to the year.
Keefe Bruyette & Woods raises its price target on Riot Platforms (RIOT) to $23, citing a new long-term agreement with AMD that provides revenue visibility and supports the company's high-performance computing strategy.
Despite a lowered price target following an analyst transition, TD Cowen maintains a bullish stance on Alphatec Holdings, citing undervalued growth drivers including a new regenerative bone graft partnership and a robust long-term revenue outlook.
Keefe Bruyette significantly raises its price target for Cipher Mining (CIFR), citing the company's strategic expansion into AI and high-performance computing data centers as a key growth driver.
Mizuho Securities dramatically raised its price target on SanDisk, forecasting a severe NAND flash memory shortage driven by explosive AI server demand and constrained production capacity through 2027.
NextPower Inc. sees its price target raised by TD Cowen following a robust third-quarter earnings beat and a landmark joint venture in Saudi Arabia, signaling growing confidence in the solar technology firm's trajectory.
Wall Street firms Keefe Bruyette and BTIG have raised price targets on Core Scientific, citing the company's strategic shift from Bitcoin mining to high-performance computing infrastructure for AI as a key driver for future growth.
Barclays raises Astera Labs' price target to $165, naming it a top pick for AI integration plays in its 2026 semiconductor outlook, while contrasting analyst views highlight the evolving debate on AI's infrastructure demands.
The Singapore-listed port operator has significantly improved its capital efficiency over five years, rewarding shareholders. Analysts are now weighing whether this trend is sustainable for long-term growth.
Australia reaffirms its commitment to building resilient critical mineral supply chains and a strategic reserve, undeterred by the U.S. stepping back from plans to guarantee minimum prices for such projects.
The UK-based payments technology firm Bango (LON:BGO) is showing early signs of a financial transformation, breaking into profitability and increasing its capital deployment. While its return on capital remains below the software industry average, the underlying trend suggests a company in the midst of a strategic pivot.
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT) reported a robust fourth quarter, highlighted by a 13% return on equity and strategic advancements in its securitization business. Executives outlined a confident outlook for 2026, emphasizing disciplined risk management and growth in targeted lending segments.
The medical technology giant reports double-digit organic sales growth for the fourth consecutive year, driven by its Mako robotic system and strategic leadership shifts, while navigating tariffs and a shifting competitive landscape.
Facing a tough freight environment, Schneider National's leadership outlines a strategy centered on cost discipline, tech investment, and strategic positioning in intermodal and dedicated services to steer toward future profitability.
Despite a challenging quarter with declining revenues, staffing giant Robert Half outlines a strategic pivot, leveraging artificial intelligence and retained top talent to drive efficiency and position for a return to growth by late 2026.
Despite facing a dip in loan performance and market share, Credit Acceptance Corp (CACC) posted growth in adjusted earnings per share for Q4 2025, highlighting strategic investments in dealer technology and a disciplined, long-term financial approach.
