Consensus targets shifted across utilities and industrials today. PPG PPG Industries gained upside as analysts lifted the average target to $122.10 from $122. The $23B coatings maker held 13 buy ratings unchanged showing steady conviction.
WRB W.R. Berkley consensus climbed to $67.06 from $66.94. The $28B insurer held five strong buy ratings as 11 analysts stayed at buy. AEE Ameren consensus rose to $120.53 from $120.40 with ten hold ratings dominating the mix.
ALB Albemarle absorbed a downgrade shifting one buy to hold. The lithium miner consensus fell slightly to $193.65 from $193.51 as 13 analysts now sit at hold. The stock faced pressure from battery material oversupply.
WDC Western Digital grabbed the biggest target jump. Consensus soared to $354.96 from $351.48 as the $92B storage maker attracted 21 hold ratings. The memory sector showed renewed optimism.
TSCO Tractor Supply dropped sharply to $51.30 from $52.56. The rural retailer held 15 hold and 15 sell ratings showing deep skepticism. Qualcomm added a new strong buy shifting consensus slightly lower to $150.10.
Defensive utilities dominated today's activity as Middle East ceasefire tensions persisted.
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