Stock Upgrades Today Highlight Top Picks with Strong Near-Term Upside

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•  28 Nov 2025
 

•   BIDU  
   
  -0.40%
•   BKNG  
   
  -0.01%
•   CI  
   
  -0.26%
•   CMG  
   
  +0.38%
•   CTRA  
   
  -0.07%

$BIDU Baidu is making waves with its new 5-year AI chip roadmap aimed at replacing Nvidia in China. Once known mainly as a search engine, Baidu has shifted aggressively into AI and autonomous driving through its Kunlunxin chip subsidiary. Investor optimism over its AI Cloud business and Apollo Go autonomous driving operations has driven BIDU up 38% year-to-date. Analysts upgraded the stock citing rising semiconductor momentum and growing domestic demand, signaling strong near-term potential.

$BKNG Mahindra & Mahindra sees renewed interest after Nomura Buy rating and a Rs 4335 price target. The launch of the feature-rich XEV 9S SUV is expected to drive bookings in January 2026 and position the company at the forefront of India electric vehicle surge. Investors are drawn to the combination of disruptive product launches and strategic growth catalysts.

$CI The Cigna Group remains a low-volatility large-cap favorite after Bank of America Securities maintained its Buy rating with a $378 price target. Analysts highlight CI solid financial outlook and strategic positioning as key drivers for steady performance, making it an attractive pick for risk-conscious investors seeking stability and consistent returns.

$CMG Chipotle continues to navigate consumer spending headwinds with experience upgrades and value-driven initiatives. Despite concerns over low-income weakness and trade-down trends, the company is strategically adjusting its offerings to maintain customer engagement and protect margins, keeping CMG on analysts’ radar.

$CTRA Coterra Energy stands out after UBS raised its price target to $32 from $29 while keeping a Buy rating. The upgraded 2026 estimates underscore improved capital efficiency, and activist attention highlights potential upside. Investors are focused on CTRA ability to balance growth with disciplined capital deployment in the evolving energy sector.

$CVX Chevron maintains investor confidence following UBS reaffirmation of a Buy rating with a $197 price target. While the 2025 Investor Day didn’t deliver major surprises, Chevron strategic portfolio updates and growth plans reinforce its status as a reliable energy play with steady long-term upside.

$LMT Lockheed Martin continues to appeal as a low-volatility large-cap stock, with Seaport Global maintaining a Buy rating and a $544 price target. Strategic partnerships and ongoing defense contracts provide stability, while innovation in aerospace and defense technology enhances LMT growth outlook.

$LNT Alliant Energy benefits from ongoing infrastructure investments and rising demand in its service territories. The stock remains a solid utility play, offering predictable returns and exposure to steady growth in energy consumption, making it appealing for conservative portfolios.

$NFE New Fortress Energy surged 8.9% after receiving a credit rating upgrade from S&P Global. The upgrade reflects the improving financial health and growth prospects, highlighting NFE as a nimble energy player capable of capitalizing on market opportunities.

$ORCL Oracle continues to attract attention as an AI-focused stock, with HSBC maintaining a Buy rating and a $382 price target. The company is exploring funding options for cloud infrastructure expansion, signaling that ORCL is positioning itself to capture growth in AI-driven enterprise solutions.

$PFE Pfizer gained a boost after Guggenheim raised its price target to $35 from $33, retaining a Buy rating. The recent acquisition of Metsera enhances Pfizer pipeline and long-term growth prospects, making it a strong choice for investors seeking large-cap stability and pharmaceutical innovation.

$SNY Sanofi maintains momentum following Deutsche Bank reaffirmation of a Buy rating with a €110 price target. Recent European Commission approval for Dupixent underscores SNY growth in specialty therapeutics, offering a reliable long-term investment in a low-volatility healthcare stock.

$TVTX Travere Therapeutics remains compelling after HC Wainwright & Co. reiterated its Buy recommendation. Analyst projections suggest a 16.74% upside, driven by innovative pipeline developments and a strategic focus on niche therapies, positioning TVTX as a high-potential growth opportunity.

$TXN Texas Instruments continues to attract investors with Citi maintaining a Buy rating and a $235 price target. The focus on expanding semiconductor capacity and innovation ensures it remains a cornerstone in the tech sector, providing low-volatility growth with solid upside.

$WMB Williams Companies benefits from regulatory approvals for its NESE project, with TD Cowen retaining a Buy rating. The project is designed to enhance energy stability in the Northeast, reinforcing WMB position as a reliable energy infrastructure player with meaningful near-term catalysts.

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