Analysts made their biggest calls in financials this week. Morgan Stanley picked up an upgrade. Its consensus target rose to $231.86, from $226.48. The bank carries just 1.5% short interest — bears are not circling.
State Street saw the sharpest target price jump in the batch. The average analyst target climbed to $196.89 from $185.04. That is nearly a $12 move. Earnings season results appear to be driving the revision higher.
UnitedHealth Group targets also moved up. The consensus price rose to $471.65 from $455.04. That is a $16.60 lift. UNH has faced heavy scrutiny in recent months. Analysts seem to be rebuilding confidence in the name.
The session's downgrade went to Fox Corporation. Fox shifted down in consensus ranking. At $11.3 billion market cap, the stock carries 21.1% SI % FF. That is a notably elevated short position. A downgrade on top of high short interest will put pressure on the stock.
Diamondback Energy saw its target trimmed slightly, to $228.96 from $229.82. The cut is modest. But with 25 Buy ratings and no Sells, the consensus remains firmly bullish on the oil producer.
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