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•  16 Sep 2025
 

•   AFRM  
   
  +0.67%
•   ARE  
   
  +0.03%
•   BBY  
   
  -0.01%
•   GPC  
   
  +0.34%
•   HSY  
   
  -0.19%

$AFRM is attracting investor attention following news of two significant partnerships that expand the payment platform's reach into new markets. The company secured a multi-year deal enabling contractors to offer clients more flexible billing options for costly repairs and home upgrades, while simultaneously striking another strategic partnership. By embedding Affirm's payment solutions within these platforms, the company positions itself as the go-to financing option for high-ticket purchases. The stock is seeing elevated volume of 5.01 million shares.

$ARE received a boost from Evercore ISI Group, which upgraded Alexandria Real Estate Equities from In-Line to Outperform on September 15th. The real estate investment trust, which focuses on life science properties, is drawing investor interest following the analyst's improved outlook on the company's prospects in the growing biotech real estate sector.

$BBY is attracting attention from analysts highlighting the underappreciated potential of this Canadian utility stock. The company continues to be positioned as one of the best options for investors seeking secure dividend income, with analysts emphasizing its strong fundamentals and attractive yield profile.

$DG is seeing analyst activity from JP Morgan, which raised the price target from $95 to $109 while maintaining a Neutral rating. The increased price target suggests analysts see upside potential despite near-term headwinds facing the discount retailer.

$GPC is benefiting from Loop Capital's decision to raise the price target to $200 following Elliott Management's agreement with the company. Genuine Parts Company is drawing attention as the activist investor involvement potentially serves as a catalyst for operational improvements and shareholder value creation.

$HSY emerged as a standout after Goldman Sachs delivered a rare double upgrade, moving the chocolate maker from Sell directly to Buy. The dramatic rating change reflects improving market share trends and better competitive positioning. Hershey shares are seeing significantly elevated volume of 1.90 million shares, well above the average of 1.28 million.

$JMIA is generating significant interest and hitting a new 52-week high after RBC Capital upgraded the African e-commerce company to Outperform with a $15 price target. Analyst Brad Erickson highlighted improving currency stability that's strengthening relationships with Chinese suppliers seeking alternatives to U.S. tariffs. The company has expanded its China headcount to manage growing partnerships, setting up potential supply expansion and accelerated order growth.

$NVDA remains in focus as Needham highlighted a tech upstart targeting a piece of NVIDIA's AI infrastructure business. The stock is trading on massive volume of 102.98 million shares as analysts continue to see opportunities in the AI infrastructure space despite competitive pressures.

$ORCL is drawing attention despite an analyst noting that positives appear priced in, with the initiation of a Buy rating suggesting Oracle's cloud transformation story still has legs. The enterprise software giant continues benefiting from AI-driven demand for database and cloud services.

$RACE received a Buy rating from Berenberg with a €484 target, as analysts anticipate continued luxury market growth. The luxury automaker is well-positioned to capitalize on resilient high-end consumer demand globally.

$SIGI announced the final closing of its Series A financing, raising $133 million to advance RE104 into clinical development for generalized anxiety disorder treatment. The biotech company plans to initiate its RECLAIM Phase 2 trial in Q1 2026, targeting the 6.8 million U.S. adults affected by GAD annually.

$SOUN received an upgrade to Hold from a previously bearish stance. The AI company continues navigating market uncertainty while building its voice recognition technology platform and expanding its partnerships.

$TEAM maintained analyst support with Morgan Stanley reiterating its Buy rating. The collaboration software company remains well-positioned for long-term growth despite near-term market volatility affecting enterprise software stocks.

$UNP saw Loop Capital analyst Rick Paterson upgrade from Sell to Hold while raising the price target from $214 to $227. The analyst's shift from bearish to neutral suggests improving fundamentals in the rail transportation sector as operational efficiency initiatives begin to show results.

$WST received new coverage from Rothschild & Co with a Buy recommendation on September 15th. West Pharmaceutical Services is attracting analyst attention highlighting the company's strong position in pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems.

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