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Analysts upgraded AMAT and PANW in the most notable calls of the day. Applied Materials moved to a consensus upgrade with the average target price rising to $627.83. Palo Alto Networks gained a fresh upgrade too, with a target of $398.52 holding steady.
On the other side, energy services names felt pressure. SLB and BKR both saw target price cuts. SLB's average target slipped to $62.38. Baker Hughes fell to $71.04. Neither has a changed rating, but the direction is clear: analysts are trimming expectations heading into results season.
Oilfield services deserve context. GM reports on 20 October and on 21 October. ORTEX alt data shows German car registrations running 133% above the same quarter last year for GM and 269% higher for Tesla. That's a strong external read on their pipelines.
IDXX bucked the soft mood. IDEXX Laboratories picked up a consensus upgrade, with the average target rising to $705.50. The veterinary diagnostics firm is a less obvious name to attract fresh bullishness.
Transport also caught a downgrade. JBHT had its target trimmed to $279.30. Regional banks MTB and RF both saw small target cuts too, as analysts adjust post-earnings. Canadian business loans hitting a record CAD 3.18 trillion in August suggests the lending backdrop remains firm, but rate sensitivity keeps analyst caution on financials for now.
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