Fox Downgraded as Vistra Target Slips

Analysts moved against two high-profile names today. FOXA was the standout — Fox Corporation received a downgrade, pushing consensus from 8 holds and 9 sells to a weaker mix. The stock carries short interest of 27.4% of free float. That is one of the highest readings in media.

VST also drew attention. Vistra Corp's average analyst target price slipped to $221.58 from $221.74. The power and energy company holds a $48 billion market cap. Short interest sits at just 4.2% of free float, suggesting bears are not piling in yet.

On the positive side, paper stocks caught upgrades. IP saw its consensus target rise to $48.00 from $47.45. Packaging peer PKG followed, with its target lifted to $258.40.

Energy names also got a boost. OXY and APA both received target price increases from analysts. The moves track a broader reset of energy expectations.

Asset managers IVZ and BEN both had targets nudged higher. Neither saw a rating change, but the direction is constructive for the sector.