PCG PG&E jumped to buy from hold today. Analysts lifted the $7.5B California utility amid sector rotation. The upgrade pushed consensus to 14 hold and 4 buy ratings. Target price held at $22.60.
CNP CenterPoint Energy climbed to buy as well. The $27B Houston-based utility grabbed analyst attention. Target rose to $44.94 from $44.50 showing modest conviction. Consensus shifted to 8 hold and 9 buy ratings.
OKE ONEOK target price ticked up to $90.65 from $90.40. The $54B pipeline operator held 11 hold and 10 sell ratings. WELL Welltower added a new recommendation hitting $228.80 consensus target.
DRI Darden Restaurants target jumped to $225.82 from $225.46. The $28B casual dining giant held 19 hold and 11 sell ratings. DASH DoorDash faced multiple changes yet target stayed flat at $258.
Defensive positioning accelerated as Iran war entered week three. UK gilt yields hit 5% per FT reporting. Analysts rotated toward utilities and staples as energy shock fears mounted. Gold fell for the third week despite dollar weakness.
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