Analysts trimmed targets on ADBE twice in quick succession, with the consensus average price dropping to $327.54 from $329.81. The back-to-back cuts reflect lingering concerns about AI competition eating into Adobe's creative software revenue. The stock carries a $102 billion market cap and a short interest of 4.8% of free float — modest, but bears are watching.
The contrast elsewhere in tech is sharp. AVGO saw its consensus target lifted to $520.40, reflecting fresh optimism after Broadcom's AI chip business continues to impress. At $1.83 trillion in market cap, it is now one of the world's most valuable companies.
ORCL also attracted upward target revisions, with the consensus moving to $252.49. Oracle's cloud infrastructure push has kept analyst sentiment firmly bullish. Thirty-five of 42 analysts covering the stock rate it a Buy.
Away from tech, utilities faced a coordinated sweep of target price cuts. DUK, ED, WEC, , , and all had targets trimmed. Rising bond yields are squeezing the appeal of defensive dividend payers. The cuts were small but the breadth signals a sector-wide reassessment.
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