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APTV Aptiv drew conflicting calls yesterday. Morgan Stanley raised its target to $87 from $81 while keeping equal weight. Barclays slashed to $77 from $85 maintaining overweight. The $16B auto supplier faces diverging views on its electrification strategy.
LW Lamb Weston absorbed a Deutsche Bank downgrade to hold. The target fell to $40 from $47 ahead of Q3 earnings today. The $5.5B frozen potato maker battled weak restaurant demand as consumers cut dining budgets.
SBUX Starbucks earned a rare underperform initiation from Citizens JMP. The new coverage arrived as the coffee giant announced 69 layoffs and five Washington store closures. The $97B chain struggled with slowing traffic and labor costs.
MKC McCormick dominated headlines with its $60B Unilever foods merger announcement. The spice maker beat Q1 estimates posting 66 cents EPS versus 60 cents expected. Sales hit $1.87B topping $1.79B forecasts. The deal combines Knorr and Hellmann's with McCormick brands creating a global flavor giant.
Auto sector calls remained fractured as analysts debated EV transition timing. Food and restaurant names faced mounting pressure.
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