Tuesday Wrap Upgrades Hit $AMD $PLTR While $GME $WDC Downgraded Hard

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•  06 May 2025
 

$AMD attracted fresh bullish sentiment from Seeking Alpha analysts today, with an upgrade helping to temper the semiconductor giant’s modest 1.96% dip to $98.62. While volume remained solid at 31M shares traded, AMD’s recent price action signals profit-taking after its recent AI-fueled rally. The upgrade suggests longer-term confidence remains intact as AMD continues to expand its data center and AI presence.

$GME faced a brutal initiation at a Strong Sell rating, as concerns around its “cash-pile mirage” cut through the meme stock buzz. The downgrade sends a stark message: speculative fervor isn’t enough to justify valuation. The stock fell 2.18% to $26.04 with a mere 5M shares traded — a far cry from the explosive volumes typical of past rallies. This reset could deter momentum traders in the short term.

$HRTX delivered a jolt of optimism, gaining 13.62% on a major upgrade and strong Q1 results. Heron Therapeutics not only posted record Adjusted EBITDA but also resolved a major legal issue with Mylan. The analyst upgrade comes on the back of improving fundamentals and a big jump in volume to 6.99M, well above average. The price surge to $2.42 reflects investor enthusiasm about a cleaner, more focused growth path.

$LKFN saw modest gains of 0.49% to $59.51 following an analyst upgrade. Though not a name that typically draws headlines, Lakeland Financial has seen quiet accumulation, with today's upgrade perhaps signaling institutional interest. Still, the volume remains muted and this play may be better suited for long-term value investors.

$PLTR was upgraded to Strong Buy under $100 ironic, given it cratered 12.05% to close at $108.86. The analyst view hinges on Palantir’s pivotal role in AI’s long-term evolution, especially in government and commercial contracts. Despite the selloff, the bullish call suggests this could be a buying opportunity on weakness. Analysts even floated a trillion-dollar market cap potential in three years, which is bold — but not impossible in the age of AI.

$VRTX was downgraded, which added fuel to its steep 10.03% drop, closing at $450.03. The downgrade, while not entirely unexpected after a strong run, puts pressure on short-term holders as volume soared well above average. It’s a harsh reminder that even defensive biotech names aren't immune to rating pressure in a jittery tape.

$WDAY received a buy rating as coverage initiated on the HR and finance software firm. Despite the fresh analyst endorsement, shares slipped 0.22% to $247.79 on low volume. The reaction was lukewarm at best but over time, Workday remains a solid compounder with AI-enhanced tools adding future revenue streams. For now, though, the market seems unimpressed.

$WDC suffered a downgrade after Argus cut its price target following the SanDisk business separation. Shares declined 1.64% to $44.29 with only 3.36M in volume, indicating investors were somewhat numb to the news. The breakup is meant to unlock value, but today’s downgrade signals Wall Street’s doubt about execution risk or competitive pressures in the memory space.