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•  03 Feb 2026
 

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$AFRM JPMorgan is sticking with its Overweight rating on Affirm as the company heads into a pivotal earnings release. The fintech player has seen a massive volume spike, trading 7.94M shares against an average of 4.99M, suggesting that big players are positioning themselves for the next move. While the stock saw a minor 0.53% dip, the focus remains on its ability to sustain growth in a shifting lending environment.

$AMZN KeyBanc remains highly optimistic about Amazon, specifically highlighting its dominance in the AI data center space. Analyst Justin Patterson recently boosted the price target to $308, betting on significant revenue and EPS improvements through 2027. Despite a slide in today session, the institutional conviction remains clear with 49.10M shares changing hands.

$ATO Atmos Energy continues to be a favorite for those seeking stability and dividend growth, though analyst views have softened slightly. BofA adjusted its target to $177, while Barclays holds a Neutral stance. The stock climbed 1.38% today, proving that defensive utility plays still have a place in a balanced portfolio when market volatility creeps in.

$BX Blackstone reported a strong fourth quarter, reinforcing its position as a titan in the asset management world. Goldman Sachs maintained a Neutral rating but forecasted a healthy 12% growth rate for core management fees. The stock fell 5.24% on heavy volume, indicating a potential "sell the news" reaction despite the solid fundamental backdrop of fee-earning growth.

$C Citigroup is benefiting from the ongoing mega-cap and AI-driven momentum that defined the end of 2025. The bank saw a 1.27% gain today, outperforming some of its value-focused peers. Traders are watching to see if Citigroup can continue to leverage its restructuring efforts to close the valuation gap with other major financial institutions.

$CHD Church & Dwight received a boost from JP Morgan, which upgraded the stock to Neutral from Underweight. The shift reflects a more constructive view on the pricing power and household brand stability. The 1.47% rise today signals that investors are beginning to re-evaluate the risk-reward profile of this consumer staples giant.

$CMCSA Comcast is looking like a value-unlock play after BofA upgraded the stock to Buy with a $37 target. The firm believes the media conglomerate is nearing a major reorganization of its NBCUniversal assets. Up 0.57% on high volume, the stock is attracting attention from those looking for low P/E opportunities in a crowded tech market.

$COST Costco membership model remains one of the most resilient in retail, evidenced by a 14% jump in membership fees. The stock is holding steady near its highs, up 0.99% today, as renewal rates and executive upgrades drive highly predictable cash flows. For many, it remains the gold standard for boring but beautiful growth.

$CRBU Caribou Biosciences provided the biggest spark of the day after Clear Street initiated coverage with a Buy rating. The analyst price forecast suggests an astronomical 659.76% upside, sending the stock up 6.85%. While highly speculative, the massive volume relative to its average indicates that biotech traders are jumping back into CRISPR-focused names.

$CRCL Circle Internet Group is now under the coverage of Morgan Stanley with an Equal-Weight recommendation. While the firm is cautious in the near term, its price forecast implies 140.65% upside. The 4.59% drop today suggests the market is still digesting the valuation of this new entry in the digital asset infrastructure space.

$CSCO Cisco has finally shaken off its dotcom-era ghost, surpassing its 2000-year high. This isn't the same hardware company from decades ago; the market is now rewarding its transition to a software and subscription model. Today gain on 32.42M shares confirms a technical breakout that many trend-followers have been waiting years to see.

$CTSH Cognizant Technology Solutions faced a rough session, tumbling 10.14% as the market re-evaluated its AI momentum relative to peers. Despite the rebound from previous challenges, the heavy selling volume of 11.38M suggests that investors are rotating into other IT service providers that are showing faster execution in the current cycle.

$DAL Delta Air Lines is catching a bid as BofA suggests its 2026 guidance might be too conservative. With a Buy rating and an $80 price target, the airline is positioned as a top-tier value play in the travel sector. The 1.97% gain today reflects a growing appetite for companies with low forward P/E ratios and strong consumer demand.

$DIS Disney coverage was resumed by Morgan Stanley with an Overweight rating, injecting some fresh optimism into the house of mouse. While the stock saw a tiny 0.22% slip, the focus is on the streaming turnaround and park efficiency. Traders are looking for a clear catalyst to break the stock out of its long-term range.

$DVN Devon Energy is seeing accelerated cost cuts, leading UBS to reaffirm its Buy rating and $46 price target. The stock rose 2.42% today as energy traders look for producers with the best cash flow generation. Ahead of its Q4 earnings, Devon is emerging as a preferred name for those betting on disciplined capital returns.

$EIX Edison International had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley to $61, though the firm remains Underweight due to wildfire cost concerns. The stock managed a 1.20% gain, but it remains a story of deleveraging and regulatory navigation rather than pure growth for most institutional holders.

$EQNR Equinor is under pressure as analysts cut estimates ahead of its earnings report. Despite a 1.50% gain today, the downgrade clouds the outlook for the Norwegian energy giant. Traders are staying cautious, waiting to see if the company can offset lower commodity prices with operational excellence.

$FDX FedEx delivered a standout performance, jumping 5.37% after Bernstein upgraded the stock to Outperform. The upgrade is built on a positive outlook for margin improvement, a key metric that has plagued the shipper in recent years. Today volume was nearly double the average, showing strong institutional buying.

$GFI Gold Fields has been upgraded to a Strong Buy by Zacks, sending the stock up over 5%. Optimism is growing regarding its earnings prospects as gold prices find a new floor. GFI is currently showing some of the strongest momentum in the sector.

$INTC Intel is attempting to reclaim its crown with the launch of the Xeon 600 processors, specifically designed for AI workloads. While the stock only rose 0.90%, the volume was a staggering 116.79M shares. The market is clearly debating whether this hardware refresh is enough to stop the market share erosion in the data center.

$IRM Iron Mountain continues to ride the AI data center wave, with Barclays raising its price target to $126. The storage and ALM business are seen as key beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure build-out. Despite a 0.91% dip today, the long-term thesis for IRM as a "real estate of AI" play remains intact.

$JPM JPMorgan Chase proved once again why it's a sector leader, reporting a Q4 earnings surprise that beat estimates on lower costs. TD Cowen reaffirmed a Buy rating and a $400 target. The 2.18% gain on steady volume shows that investors are still comfortable paying a premium for the best-in-class balance sheet in banking.

$LC LendingClub received a Strong Buy upgrade from Zacks, though the stock fell 4.51% in a broader fintech pullback. Analysts believe the earnings prospects for the digital bank are improving significantly, potentially making this dip an attractive entry point for those looking for a high-beta recovery play.

$LNG Cheniere Energy was upgraded as Jefferies noted the market has become overly bearish on the LNG sector. Even with a lowered price target of $251, the 1.54% gain today suggests that value seekers are stepping in, recognizing that the long-term demand for natural gas exports remains a structural tailwind.

$META Meta is at a crossroads after underperforming in 2025. Today 2.08% decline reflects ongoing questions about its ability to reignite growth in 2026. However, as one of the primary AI data center stocks, many are watching for a technical floor to form before jumping back into this tech giant.

$NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line saw its shares drop 4.78% as UBS highlighted potential impacts from commission changes. While the travel recovery has been strong, these operational tweaks are giving some investors pause. The massive 21.63M volume shows a lot of active churn as the market re-prices the net return potential.

$O Realty Income was upgraded to Sector Outperform by Scotiabank, with an analyst price forecast suggesting 5.82% upside. The "Monthly Dividend Company" rose 1.54% as yield-hungry investors move back into high-quality REITs that show resilience in their tenant base and payout consistency.

$ORCL Oracle remains a high-conviction pick for Barclays, which reiterated an Overweight rating and a $310 target. The firm sees the recent $45–50B financing raise as a clear path to easing credit pressure and driving equity upside. Despite a 3.37% dip today on 42.59M shares, the AI narrative for Oracle is only getting stronger.

$PFE Pfizer is facing a tug-of-war after reporting a Q4 earnings beat and promising weight loss drug data. While the results were solid, Goldman Sachs remains Neutral due to upcoming patent-cliff pressures. The stock fell 3.34% on 90.38M shares, showing that the market is still wary of the long-term margin trajectory.

$PFG Principal Financial Group was downgraded to Neutral by JPMorgan, which preferred other peers in the life insurance space. The stock saw a minor 0.74% drop, but it remains a solid asset management play for those less focused on aggressive capital appreciation and more on steady industry positioning.

$PLTR Palantir is the talk of the town after William Blair upgraded it to Outperform following a 30% sell-off. While Goldman Sachs remains cautious, the 6.84% rally today on 111.87M shares suggests that the buy the dip crowd is winning. With US commercial growth hitting 137%, the momentum is undeniably shifting back to the bulls.

$PYPL PayPal suffered a brutal 20.31% crash today as it heads into its Q4 earnings. BTIG maintained a Neutral rating, noting the stock has plummeted significantly since October. The astronomical 140.53M volume indicates a potential capitulation event, but traders are waiting for the earnings call to see if there’s any floor in sight.

$SNDK Sandisk is absolutely crushing it this February, extending a winning streak after a massive 72% price target hike. The stock added 4.55% today, closing near $695. Investors are aggressively betting on the memory and storage sector’s recovery, making SNDK one of the strongest momentum plays on the board right now.

$SNOW Snowflake is pivoting hard into AI with the launch of Snowflake Postgres, aiming to help enterprises scale data-driven apps. Despite the product innovation, the stock dropped 9.16% today. The market seems to be demanding more immediate financial impact from these AI tools before rewarding the stock with a higher multiple.

$SOFI SoFi Technologies was upgraded to Overweight at J.P. Morgan, with the firm citing undeniable momentum. Although the stock fell 1.45% today on 91.51M shares, the analyst community is increasingly sold on SoFi’s transition from a student lender to a diversified financial powerhouse.

$TGT Target is seeing its risk-reward profile improve, leading to a Wolfe Research upgrade to Peer Perform. While the earnings outlook is lower than in previous years, the stock’s 1.62% gain today suggests that most of the negativity is priced in. Operational progress is the key theme for Target as it tries to win back market share.

$YOU Clear Secure was upgraded to a Strong Buy by Zacks, reflecting improved earnings prospects. Although the stock dipped 3.18% today, the upgrade suggests that the long-term growth story for its identity platform remains intact. Traders will be looking for a reversal once the current selling pressure subsides.

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