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Independence Realty Trust (NYSE: IRT) has received an "overweight" rating from Wells Fargo with a price target of $24.00, indicating a potential upside of 15.32%. Analysts have mixed views, with Barclays lowering its target to $20.00 while JMP Securities maintains a $22.00 target. The stock currently has a "Moderate Buy" rating and a consensus target price of $22.00, with shares trading at $20.81.
Oppenheimer analysts have downgraded estimates for Goldman Sachs and Jefferies due to a lack of M&A activity, with year-to-date disclosed M&A up only 2.4%. They revised 2025 and 2026 revenue forecasts down by 12.5% and 6.9% for Goldman Sachs, and 20.7% and 10.5% for Jefferies, respectively. Additionally, The Carlyle Group was downgraded as challenges in capital return for new private equity funds are anticipated.
Oppenheimer has downgraded Goldman Sachs and two other financial firms, citing a delayed or canceled rebound in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Analysts noted that despite initial optimism following President Trump's return to the White House, M&A deal volume has only increased by 2.4% this year, with ongoing uncertainties over tariffs and trade affecting market conditions.
Oppenheimer has revised its 2025 U.S. investment banking revenue forecast, now predicting no growth due to tariff-related uncertainties, down from an earlier estimate of a 32% increase. Analysts are increasingly concerned that the ongoing trade war and shifting tariff policies will hinder M&A activity, despite companies having capital to invest. This environment poses challenges for investment banks reliant on M&A advisory fees, as market volatility and economic uncertainty continue to stall dealmaking.
Analysts have made several notable recommendations, including upgrades for Affirm Holdings to buy with a target of USD 64, and Meta Platforms to buy with a target of USD 754.29. Downgrades include Jefferies to market perform and Martin Marietta to neutral with a target of USD 560. Tesla received an upgrade to overweight with a target of USD 425, while Vulcan Materials was upgraded to overweight with a reduced target of USD 285.
Crown Castle (NYSE: CCI) has seen its price target adjusted by several analysts, with JPMorgan lowering it from $121 to $115, indicating a potential upside of 11.43%. The stock currently holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating, with a market cap of $44.85 billion and a trading price of $103.21. Institutional investors own 90.77% of the stock, reflecting strong interest in the real estate investment trust that operates over 40,000 cell towers and 90,000 miles of fiber across the U.S.
Bank of America (BAC) is being evaluated among the most undervalued S&P 500 stocks, as highlighted in a recent analysis. Michael Cuggino, President of the Permanent Portfolio Family of Funds, discussed his fund's 4% return this year, attributing success to diversification amid market volatility. David Zervos from Jefferies noted that while current policies are causing market unease, the long-term outlook remains optimistic due to potential productivity gains from deregulation and a shift towards private-sector efficiency.
Wells Fargo (WFC) is being evaluated among the most undervalued S&P 500 stocks, as highlighted in a recent discussion featuring Michael Cuggino and David Zervos. Cuggino emphasized the importance of long-term investment strategies amid market volatility, while Zervos noted that rapid policy changes under the current administration are contributing to uncertainty, though he remains optimistic about long-term productivity gains. The analysis of undervalued stocks was based on a forward P/E ratio under 15 and popularity among elite hedge funds.
Goldman Sachs raised its target price for Reddit shares from $105 to $176, maintaining a "neutral" rating, while JPMorgan increased theirs from $142 to $185. Analysts show a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $173.45, despite one sell rating among 21 analysts. Reddit's CFO recently sold over 48,000 shares, reflecting a 7.43% decrease in their position. The stock opened at $127.71, with a market cap of $23.10 billion and a PE ratio of -16.52.
Jefferies Financial Group recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, up from $0.35, with an ex-dividend date of February 14th. Analysts have mixed views, with Oppenheimer and Morgan Stanley lowering their price targets, while the company reported a revenue increase of 63.4% year-over-year despite missing earnings estimates. Institutional investors hold 60.88% of the company's stock, reflecting strong interest in the financial services provider.
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