Analysts

Analysts highlight Palo Alto Networks (PANW), CrowdStrike (CRWD), and Meta (META) as top performers amid AI market shifts

07/16/2026, 08:36 AM economy review Analysts: analysts ai software FedEx Meta Platforms CrowdStrike Holdings Palo Alto Networks Intel Apple

The stock market has shown positive momentum since the last CNBC Investing Club Monthly Meeting, with notable gains in the Dow and S&P 500, while investors have become more selective regarding artificial intelligence stocks amidst geopolitical uncertainties.

Analysts Raymond James upgraded AeroVironment (AVAV) to Outperform with a target price of $210, expecting a 49% upside

07/16/2026, 07:35 AM investing rating_growth Analysts: analysts, Raymond James defense AeroVironment

Raymond James has upgraded AeroVironment to outperform, predicting a 49% price increase due to strong order flow and market demand, despite the stock's significant decline over the past year.

Analysts Morgan Stanley upgraded Rocket Companies (RKT) to overweight and raised target price to $19, expecting upside +30%

07/16/2026, 06:35 AM investing rating_growth Analysts: analysts, Morgan Stanley finance Rocket Companies

Morgan Stanley has upgraded Rocket Companies to overweight, predicting a 30% upside for the stock despite a decline in mortgage loan demand, highlighting the company's historical resilience during periods of rising interest rates.

Analysts Bank of America raised JPMorgan Chase (JPM) target price to $420, expecting 21% upside after strong earnings report

07/16/2026, 05:36 AM investing rating_growth Analysts: analysts, Bank of America, JPMorgan finance JPMorgan Chase

Bank of America has increased its price target for JPMorgan Chase following the bank's strong second-quarter earnings report, indicating a positive outlook for the stock.

Analysts JPMorgan upgraded BlackRock (BLK) to Overweight and raised target price to $1,364, expecting nearly 25% upside

07/16/2026, 04:36 AM investing rating_growth Analysts: analysts, JPMorgan, BlackRock finance BlackRock

JPMorgan has upgraded BlackRock to overweight, raising its price target significantly, citing strong earnings and growth potential, which could lead to substantial upside for investors.

Analysts Stripe and Advent made $53 billion takeover offer for PayPal (PYPL), boosting its stock

07/15/2026, 06:35 PM announcement Analysts: analysts finance PayPal

Recent market activity shows that Wall Street is largely unfazed by geopolitical tensions, driven instead by strong performances from Big Tech and easing inflation, which could influence future Federal Reserve policies. Notably, a significant takeover bid for PayPal has boosted its stock, while SpaceX's shares have dipped below their IPO price.

Analysts raise Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) target price despite stock decline following strong earnings report

07/15/2026, 01:36 PM business rating_growth Analysts: analysts healthcare Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson's shares declined despite a strong second-quarter earnings report and an upward revision of its full-year guidance, indicating that the market may not fully appreciate the company's long-term growth potential.

Analysts Jefferies maintain buy rating on Netflix (NFLX) with a 12-month price target of $110 ahead of earnings report

07/15/2026, 01:36 PM investing rating_growth Analysts: analysts, Jefferies media Netflix

Netflix's upcoming earnings report is critical as analysts struggle to identify positive catalysts for the stock, which has seen significant declines over the past year. The company's future growth strategy and potential acquisitions are under scrutiny as investors seek signs of recovery.

Analysts Bank of America expect continued attractive yields in municipal bonds through 2026

07/15/2026, 12:35 PM investing forecast Analysts: analysts, Bank of America finance AllianceBernstein Barclays Bank of America

Municipal bonds are showing strong performance in 2026, offering investors attractive yields despite potential market volatility. Analysts suggest that while returns may moderate, opportunities remain in various sectors of the muni market.

Analysts Citi raised Microsoft (MSFT) price target to $570 while expressing optimism about Copilot’s adoption

07/15/2026, 11:36 AM economy rating_growth Analysts: analysts, Citi software Microsoft

Citi's analysts have expressed optimism about Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant, predicting strong growth momentum into fiscal 2027, which contrasts sharply with prevailing negative sentiment in the market. This positive outlook has led to a slight increase in Microsoft's stock price despite ongoing concerns about its overall performance this year.