Short Term Stocks With Upside Potential

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•  15 Jan 2026
 

•   ASIX  
   
  -0.33%
•   ELS  
   
  -0.05%
•   HTBK  
   
  0.00%
•   INSG  
   
  -0.76%
•   MGY  
   
  -0.62%

$SLND Southland Holdings stands out sharply on paper after analysts lifted the average one-year target price to $7.14 from $6.46, implying upside of more than 117% from the current $3.28 level. The stock trades near the lower end of its 52-week range, suggesting expectations are still muted despite the target increase. Volumes remain light relative to history, which points to limited institutional attention so far.

$NOW ServiceNow offers headline upside of roughly 52% to a $200 target, but the context matters. The stock is deep in a downtrend, trading near its 52-week low and far below its long-term moving averages. RSI near 9 highlights extreme oversold conditions, which can attract tactical bounce traders. However, recent target cuts, even with Buy ratings maintained, signal tempered near-term expectations.

$NBIS Nebius Group enters the conversation after Morgan Stanley initiated coverage with an Equal-Weight rating and a target suggesting about 51% upside. Trading near $104 with RSI close to 59, the stock sits in a neutral, sideways trend. Volume is healthy and consistent with averages, indicating balanced participation.

$INSG Inseego benefits from a price target increase to $15 from $14, translating into roughly 28% upside. The stock trades around $11.68 and is hovering near key moving averages, suggesting consolidation rather than exhaustion. RSI near 59 shows improving momentum without being stretched.

$UNM Unum Group offers a more defensive upside case, with Barclays lifting the target to $96, about 24% above the current $77.39. As a life insurer, credit quality and balance-sheet strength matter, and Unum continues to benefit from industry consolidation and disciplined underwriting. The sideways trend and RSI near 50 suggest stability rather than momentum, making this more attractive for steady accumulation than fast trades.

$MGY Magnolia Oil and Gas gained support after Citigroup upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral, with implied upside of about 18%. Trading near its 20-day average and with RSI around 52, the stock reflects balanced energy market expectations. This is a sentiment repair story rather than a strong conviction upgrade, but it can work for short-term traders if oil prices remain supportive.

$UBER Uber Technologies shows about 17% upside to a $99 target, but the stock remains in a downtrend and trades below its 50- and 200-day averages. Conflicting analyst views highlight uncertainty around near-term margins and competitive dynamics. This setup favors tactical traders watching for trend stabilization rather than investors chasing analyst targets alone.

$ASIX AdvanSix carries roughly 16% upside after coverage initiation with a Hold rating. The stock trades mid-range in its 52-week band, with RSI near 54 and a sideways trend. This suggests limited urgency, but also limited downside, appealing to traders seeking lower-volatility upside plays.

$ELS Equity LifeStyle Properties offers modest upside of under 8% after UBS trimmed its target but kept a Buy rating. As a REIT and dividend aristocrat, the appeal here is income stability rather than price acceleration. Sideways price action and neutral RSI confirm this is not a short-term momentum trade.

$HTBK Heritage Commerce shows a small but tangible upside of about 6.6% after a target increase. The stock is in an uptrend, trading above its key moving averages, with RSI near 67 indicating strong momentum. For short-term traders, this is a cleaner technical setup than many peers, even if the absolute upside is limited.

$RNR RenaissanceRe offers less than 3% upside after minor target increases. With the stock already near fair value and trading sideways, this looks more like a hold-for-income and stability name than an upside opportunity.

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