Analysts

Analysts Susquehanna report increased options activity indicating bullish sentiment in gold prices

08/17/2026, 06:36 PM forecast Analysts: analysts finance materials SPDR Gold Shares

Investors are increasingly using options to gain exposure to rising gold prices, reflecting a shift in market sentiment towards bullish positions in the precious metal.

Analysts Jim Cramer identifies speculative opportunities in five lesser-known stocks

08/17/2026, 04:37 PM economy review Analysts: analysts Establishment Labs ExlService Holdings MakeMyTrip NVE Corporation Ubiquiti Booking Holdings Inc. Cisco Expedia Group

Jim Cramer evaluated five stocks on 'Mad Money,' identifying two as speculative investments while advising caution on the others due to valuation concerns and market risks. His insights highlight potential opportunities and pitfalls for investors considering these companies.

Analysts Jim Cramer highlights growth potential in memory stocks amid AI boom

08/17/2026, 03:36 PM economy research Analysts: analysts software Micron Western Digital Sandisk Seagate Technology

Jim Cramer believes the ongoing AI boom has transformed the memory stock landscape, suggesting that significant rallies in companies like Micron and Seagate may continue due to disciplined production strategies and strong demand.

Goldman Sachs Identifies Companies Poised to Benefit from Future AI Productivity Gains

08/17/2026, 01:37 PM investing research ai finance CoStar Group Dollar Tree Doximity eBay

Goldman Sachs has analyzed how companies can leverage artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, focusing on the relationship between labor costs and AI exposure.

Analysts Mizuho and Roth Capital Partners highlight small-cap stocks with strong cash flow and dividend yields

08/17/2026, 01:37 PM investing review Analysts: analysts, Mizuho, Roth Capital finance Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF Upbound Group Ovintiv

The small-cap sector has outperformed larger indices this year, with the Russell 2000 rising 23%, driven by strong performance from quality stocks that also offer dividends. This trend highlights investment opportunities in small-cap stocks, particularly those with robust cash flows and favorable analyst ratings.

Analysts Fairlead Strategies highlight Micron (MU) and Sandisk (SNDK) as memory stocks showing bullish momentum

08/17/2026, 11:37 AM investing review Analysts: analysts semiconductors Micron Western Digital

Micron and Sandisk are showing strong technical improvements, suggesting a potential resurgence in the memory-chip sector. Their recent price movements indicate a shift towards bullish momentum, which could lead to further gains.

Analysts suggest profit-taking as refiner stocks surge, with Marathon Petroleum (MPC) leading the gains

08/17/2026, 10:38 AM investing review Analysts: analysts energy HF Sinclair Marathon Petroleum Valero Energy

Refiner stocks, including Marathon, Valero, and HF Sinclair, have surged over 80% in 2026, significantly outperforming the S&P 500, but historical trends suggest a potential downturn may be imminent due to geopolitical factors affecting margins.

Analysts expect Target (TGT) shares to face downside despite strong performance, while Walmart (WMT) shows bullish sentiment ahead of earnings

08/17/2026, 10:38 AM investing review Analysts: analysts, Freedom Capital Markets retail Exxon Mobil Home Depot Walmart Chevron Target

This week, major retail companies including Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, and Walmart are reporting earnings, with analysts closely watching their performance amid mixed expectations for the sector. Target's recent turnaround under new CEO Michael Fiddelke has garnered attention, while Walmart faces potential resistance at key price levels.

Analysts TD Cowen raised price targets for CrowdStrike (CRWD) to $235 and Palo Alto Networks (PANW) to $400 amid strong cybersecurity demand driven by AI

08/17/2026, 09:37 AM economy rating_growth Analysts: analysts, TD Cowen software ai CrowdStrike Holdings Palo Alto Networks

Jim Cramer emphasizes that investors should remain optimistic about cybersecurity stocks like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto, which have seen significant gains this year due to increasing demand driven by AI-related threats.

Analysts Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) with an overweight rating and $23 target price, indicating 28% upside

08/17/2026, 08:36 AM investing rating_growth Analysts: analysts, Wells Fargo finance Huntington Bancshares

Wells Fargo has initiated coverage of Huntington Bancshares with an overweight rating and a price target of $23, indicating a potential upside of approximately 28% from its recent closing price of $17.91.