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Shares of discount retailer Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE)
jumped 1.6% in the afternoon session after Truist upgraded the stock to 'Buy,' citing a turning point for the company following a strong quarter.
Shares of electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) fell 3.3% in the afternoon session after Morgan Stanley downgraded the company's stock to "Underweight" from "Equal Weight.". The investment bank set a price target of $12.00, citing significant risks associated with the company's planned R2 vehicle launch in 2026. Analysts pointed to a challenging electric vehicle market as a major headwind. Key concerns included a general slowdown in EV adoption by consumers and the loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit for the new model. Furthermore, the bank noted persistent consumer worries about vehicle range, the availability of charging infrastructure, and overall affordability in the current market.
Shares of electric vehicle pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) fell 4.1% in the afternoon session after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to "Equal-Weight" from "Overweight," citing concerns that the company's valuation was too high.
Shares of energy drink company Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH)
jumped 4.6% in the afternoon session after Goldman Sachs identified the company in a list of stocks poised to benefit from spending by middle-income consumers.
Shares of medical technology company Inspire Medical Systems (NYSE:INSP)
jumped 4.5% in the morning session after Piper Sandler raised its price target on the company's stock to $165 from $135. The investment firm also maintained its positive "Overweight" rating. The decision was based on improved reimbursement news for the company, which makes technology to treat sleep apnea. The analyst noted that better insurance coverage should help drive more sales and lead to higher average selling prices for Inspire's products.
Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX)
jumped 1.6% in the morning session after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock to $158 from $137. The firm kept its "Equal Weight" rating on the shares. This decision came as the analyst firm increased its forecast for the Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) market, which is the machinery used to create computer chips. The firm's 2027 WFE forecast was lifted to $145 billion, marking a 13% increase from its prior projection. The stock's rise also occurred during a session that saw broad strength across the chip-making sector, providing a positive lift for the industry.
Tesla dropped after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock, saying the stock already reflects expected AI gains and lowering near-term auto volume forecasts.
A Morgan Stanley analyst has downgraded the stock of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) despite the company's impressive performance in the electric vehicle sector.
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