Lyft Inc (NASDAQ:LYFT) was downgraded by Wedbush analysts to ‘Underperform’ from ‘Neutral,’ along with the release of the firm’s 2026 Consumer Internet Outlook.
The firm also reduced its 12-month price target to $16 from $20. Shares traded down 3.2% at about $19 on Friday afternoon.
Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:RIVN) saw its 12-month price target raised to $25 from $16 by Wedbush, which maintained an “Outperform” rating on the electric vehicle maker.
Shares of Rivian traded up about 9.5% at $22 on Friday morning.
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM)’s strategy of leaning on its core gasoline-powered vehicle business while recalibrating its electric vehicle ambitions is helping the automaker navigate a challenging macro and supply-chain environment, according to Wedbush analysts.
Wedbush on Thursday raised its 12-month price target on GM to $95 from $75 and reiterated an “outperform” rating, citing improving cash flow prospects and what it described as near-perfect execution in managing supply-chain risks heading into 2026.
Shares of Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) were up 13.5% on Thursday following the memory chip maker’s better-than-expected first-quarter results and upbeat guidance for 2026.
Micron reported revenue of $13.64 billion for Q1’26, surpassing analysts’ estimates of $12.95 billion. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $4.78, well above the $3.95 expected.
Arrow Exploration Corp (TSX-V:AXL, AIM:AXL, OTC:CSTPF) has delivered another strong operational update, with Zeus Capital highlighting the successful result from the company’s M-H7 horizontal well at the Mateguafa Attic discovery in Colombia as a material positive for production and cash flow momentum.
The broker notes that M-H7 intersected an unusually long 4,053 feet of horizontal oil pay in the C9 formation and has already been brought onstream at a restricted gross rate of 1,694 barrels per day, with a low 4% water cut.
While money markets are putting a 97% chance on the Bank of England cutting the base rate to 3.75% at today's meeting, economists and analysts will be watching closely for clues about the next potential cut in 2026.
The decision "should be uncontroversial" for the Bank's monetary policy committee, said Peel Hunt economist Kallum Pickering, due to the UK's stagnating growth, easing inflation and rise in unemployment.
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC) is likely to deliver a stronger-than-expected start to fiscal 2026 as resilient iPhone demand and pricing power help offset rising component costs, analysts at Jefferies believe.
Jefferies analysts see Apple’s first-quarter fiscal 2026 results beating consensus forecasts, citing solid iPhone sales momentum and the company’s ability to absorb higher memory and chip costs through higher average selling prices (ASPs).
Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ), the US beer and beverage company, faces ongoing pressure on its top line as prolonged concerns among Hispanic consumers weigh on demand, according to Jefferies analysts, who downgraded the stock to “Hold” on Wednesday.
“While valuation is quite low, today’s fundamentals lack support for an inflection,” Jefferies wrote, highlighting that behavioral shifts among Hispanic consumers are likely to continue affecting sales.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (NASDAQ:KDP) has been downgraded to a ‘Hold’ rating by Jefferies analysts, who cited uncertainties around the planned split with JDE Peet’s and potential integration risks associated with the combined businesses.
The broker noted that while both New BevCo and Global CoffeeCo are capable of delivering top-line and EBIT growth in 2026 and 2027, the scale of the merger, a heavy debt load, coffee price volatility, and the company’s new financing structure with KKR and Apollo “may hinder the direction of travel.”
Analysts at Jefferies remain positive on Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX, XETRA:NFC) amid reports of growing likelihood for a Warner Bros Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:WBD, XETRA:J5A) acquisition.
The optimism comes as WBD’s board reportedly plans to ask shareholders to reject a $30-per-share takeover bid from Paramount Skydance (PSKY). Paramount had gone hostile last week, urging investors to reject the deal with Netflix.
NanoViricides (NYSE-A:NNVC) is gearing up to tackle multiple viral threats with Phase 2 trials for its broad-spectrum antiviral NV-378, as analysts at Alliance Global Partners kick off coverage with a Buy rating and $6 price target.
The biotechnology company, which is developing innovative antiviral therapies, is advancing its lead candidate NV-378 into Phase 2 trials next year, targeting a range of viral infections including Mpox, influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to analysts at Alliance Global Partners.
Hochschild Mining PLC (LSE:HOC, OTCQX:HCHDF) shares were downgraded by UBS on Wednesday due to a lack of near-term production growth and lingering operational risks, and following a strong share price performance.
The FTSE 250-listed precious metals miner has rallied roughly 130% in 2025, buoyed by rising gold and silver prices.
Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR)’ growth outlook remains supported by accelerating enterprise adoption of AI, Bank of America analysts have reiterated following a series of investor meetings in South Korea.
The firm wrote in a note that it came away from the meetings “confident as PLTR’s growth continues to build momentum in tandem with enterprise level AI adoption,” citing discussions with Palantir CFO Dave Glazer, deployment strategists Hind Kraytem and Austin Lee, and investor relations executive Cary Li.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s decision to take $19.5 billion in write-downs tied to its electric vehicle assets and product roadmap drew mixed reactions from analysts, with UBS calling the move a “bold action” that could eliminate years of future losses but warning of significant near-term cash impacts and execution risks.
Ford disclosed after markets closed that most of the charges will be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2025, including an $8.5 billion impairment to EV-related assets.
Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC, XETRA:KHNZ) has announced the appointment of Steve Cahillane as CEO as the packaged foods giant prepares to split into two companies.
Cahillane will also join the company’s board and serve as CEO of Global Taste Elevation, one of the two new companies resulting from Kraft Heinz’s planned separation into independent, publicly traded entities.
News of Allergy Therapeutics PLC's (AIM:AGY, OTC:AGYTF) marketing authorisation in Germany is "one of the most major catalysts in recent years" for the company, said house broker Cavendish, with the potential to steer the company towards self-sustaining profitability.
German regulators, the Paul Ehrlich Institut, has given the green light for Grass MATA MPL, to be marketed as Grassmuno.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (EURONEXT:MICC, LSE:MICC, NYSE:MICC) could plausibly grow between 3% and 4% per year, according to Deutsche Bank, though the German bank stops short of bullishness.
DB has begun its coverage of the spun-out ice cream brand with a 'Hold' rating, and a target price of EUR14.50 (versus a prevailing market price of around EUR14.24).
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares added about 4.6% to about $480 on Monday after CEO Elon Musk confirmed the company has made progress on testing of its Robotaxis, including moving towards driverless operation in select markets.
A Tesla Robotaxi was spotted driving in Austin, Texas, on Sunday without a safety driver. Musk later confirmed the video, posting on his social media platform X, “Testing is underway with no occupants in the car.”
Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) has earned a price target lift from Wedbush analysts ahead of its fiscal first quarter earnings on Wednesday, with the firm pointing to stronger-than-expected improvements in memory industry pricing and a more favorable margin outlook.
The firm raised its 12-month price target on the chipmaker to $300 from $220 while reiterating an ‘Outperform’ rating.