CF Industries picked up an upgrade on Monday. Analysts now see the nitrogen fertilizer maker's average target price rising to $125.47, up from $122.58. CF carries a $19.2B market cap. Short interest sits at just 5.9% of free float — bears are not crowding in.
UBS made two notable retail calls. The bank lifted its target on Ross Stores to $227, up sharply from $208. It also nudged Simon Property Group higher to $199 from $189. Both remain Hold-rated, but the target lifts signal improving outlooks for discount retail and mall REITs.
Canaccord Genuity raised its target on Block to $85 from $80. The fintech firm, formerly known as Square, maintains a Buy rating at Canaccord. The consensus average target now stands near $90. Short interest is low at 3.9% of free float — not a heavily contested name.
UBS also raised its target on Regency Centers by $6 to $81. The shopping center REIT benefits from the same positive retail backdrop driving the Simon and Ross calls.
Boston Scientific bucked the trend. Its consensus target slipped slightly to $83.44 from $84.71, the only notable downward move in today's batch.
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