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Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in Blackstone to 66.9 million shares valued at $11.5 billion, while State Street Corp and Geode Capital Management also raised their positions. Blackstone's stock has a consensus hold rating, with a recent price target set at $160 by Wells Fargo, reflecting a potential upside. The company reported earnings of $1.69 per share, surpassing estimates, and has a market cap of $108.5 billion.
University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. increased its stake in EQT by 47.7%, owning 960 shares valued at $44,000. Analysts have raised EQT's target price, with Wells Fargo setting it at $58, indicating a potential upside. The company reported a quarterly EPS of $0.69, surpassing estimates, and has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy."
UBS has raised the price target for Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to $123, citing strong Q4 results and a resilient performance amid challenging consumer conditions. The company reported a 2.8% increase in same-store sales and plans to open 75 new stores in 2025, reflecting confidence in its growth potential. Other analysts have also expressed optimism, with price targets ranging from $124 to $133, highlighting Ollie’s ability to capture market share despite external challenges.
Adam Hoffman, a former student campaigner against wokeness, graduated from Princeton in 2023 and joined Citadel in 2024 before linking up with Elon Musk’s DOGE in 2025. Meanwhile, Barclays CFO Anna Cross is closely monitoring client returns, and investment banking vacancies are seeing a decline in remote work offers. In Paris, the financial sector faces layoffs as the market shifts, with Deutsche Bank planning to cut 2,000 retail banking jobs amid regulatory challenges.
Piper Sandler has opened a new office in Paris, appointing Ben Allen, a former Credit Suisse executive, as head of sales and trading for Europe. He is joined by ex-Credit Suisse colleagues in London and New York, as the firm expands its European presence, including a new Zurich office focused on U.S. equity research and trading products for Swiss clients. The Paris team is actively hiring, seeking candidates fluent in English and French, with knowledge of Scandinavian languages preferred.
Truist Securities has lowered its price target for Intuitive Surgical to $605 from $666 while maintaining a Buy rating, citing a contraction in the S&P multiple and recent market sell-offs affecting growth stocks. Despite challenges, the firm highlights strong procedure growth and a new product cycle as key drivers for future revenue and earnings growth. Analysts from other firms, including Piper Sandler and RBC Capital Markets, have set higher targets, reflecting confidence in the company's performance and upcoming product launches.
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.
UBS analyst Chris Kuntarich has raised AppLovin Corp's price target to $630 from $440, maintaining a Buy rating, following strong gaming sector performance and impressive e-commerce growth. The company reported a 43.44% revenue increase and $2.32 billion EBITDA over the last year, with a projected fiscal year 2026 EBITDA of $5.75 billion. Other analysts have also increased their price targets, reflecting confidence in AppLovin's robust advertising revenue and strategic moves, including the sale of its apps business.
UBS has reaffirmed a Buy rating on Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE: INSP) with a price target of $265, reflecting strong Wall Street sentiment amid the company's robust financial health and growth potential. Despite an ongoing Department of Justice investigation, analysts remain optimistic, citing a significant earnings beat and positive guidance for 2025, with expected sales of $940-955 million and EPS between $2.10 and $2.20. Other firms, including RBC Capital Markets and Piper Sandler, also maintain favorable ratings, underscoring the company's operational excellence and resilience.
UBS has raised its price target for Tempur Sealy International Inc. to $78, maintaining a Buy rating, citing strong stock momentum and strategic initiatives that could enhance earnings. The company is focused on refining retail operations at Mattress Firm and is expected to exceed synergy targets post-acquisition, with analysts projecting significant growth in earnings per share. Recent financial results show a 2% increase in net sales to $1.3 billion and a 14% rise in GAAP EPS to $0.73 in Q3 2024, indicating robust performance.
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