Analyst activity is picking up across several sectors. Two key names dominate the latest moves.
Palo Alto Networks gets a boost. Citigroup's Fatima Boolani upgraded PANW to Buy. Her new price target is $340. That is a sharp jump from a prior target of $210. The consensus average target now sits at $300. PANW carries a $241bn market cap. Short interest is low at 3.3% of free float.
Dollar General cut again. Telsey Advisory Group's Joseph Feldman lowered his target on DG to $125, down from $140. He kept a Hold rating. Dollar General has struggled with weak consumer spending. The stock's short interest is 3.9% of free float. That reflects lingering bearish pressure.
Medtronic sees mixed signals. MDT attracted multiple analyst changes. The consensus average target slipped to $103. It was $105 previously. The buy-hold mix shifted slightly. Medtronic reports earnings soon and analysts are cautious.
Cruise stocks picked up coverage. Freedom Broker initiated both RCL and CCL at Buy. RCL gets a $320 target. The leisure travel recovery narrative remains intact for both names.
Monster Beverage MNST and Old Dominion Freight Line ODFL both received target price upgrades, adding modest bullish tones to the consumer and transport sectors.
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