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BofA Securities Upgrades AbbVie to Buy From Neutral

AbbVie (ABBV) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $253.15, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

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Research55d ago

Guggenheim Upgrades Everus Construction Group to Buy From Neutral, Price Target is $160

Everus Construction Group, Inc. (ECG) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $137.83, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

$ECG

Research55d ago

JPMorgan Downgrades Meta Platforms to Neutral From Overweight, Lowers Price Target to $725 From $825

Meta Platforms (META) has an average rating of buy and mean price target of $843.02, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

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Research55d ago

Ladenburg Thalmann Upgrades Acadia Realty Trust to Buy From Neutral, Adjusts Price Target to $24 From $22

Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $23.14, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

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Mining & Metals55d ago

FireFly Metals Provides "Outstanding" Drill Results from Green Bay Project

FireFly Metals (FFM.TO) outlined "outstanding" drill results from the Green Bay copper-gold project in Newfoundland and Labrador, as part of the company's quarterly activities report released late Wednesday.Highlights include 70.8 meters at 4.0% copper equivalent and 53.3 meters at 4.1% copper equivalent.The results are expected to drive an upcoming resource update in June. A preliminary economic assessment/scoping study is on track for completion in mid-2026, FireFly said.The current resource estimate for the projects outlines 50.4 million tonnes grading 2.0% copper equivalent in the measured and indicated categories, plus 29.3 million tonnes at 2.5% copper equivalent in the inferred category.FireFly has completed about 174,000 meters of underground diamond core drilling at the Ming Mine, the project's flagship deposit, since acquiring the property in October 2023.

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Mining & Metals55d ago

Outcrop Silver & Gold Confirming Continuity of High Grade Silver Mineralized Shoots at Guadual

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Equities55d ago

Update: -- Parex Resources Announcing Preliminary Q1 Results; Expects To generate FFO of US$114 million and FFO per share of $1.18

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Equities55d ago

Parex Resources Announcing Preliminary Q1 Results; Expects To generate FFO of $114 million and FFO per share of $1.18

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Research55d ago

Leerink Downgrades KalVista Pharmaceuticals to Market Perform From Outperform, Adjusts Price Target to $27 From $22

KalVista Pharmaceuticals (KALV) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $34, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

$KALV

Research55d ago

Research Alert: Xpo Q1 Earnings Beat As Margins Expand And Tonnage Turns Positive

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:XPO reported Q1 EPS of $1.01 vs. $0.73 a year ago, beating consensus by $0.13, while revenue of $2.1B grew 7% and beat estimates by $60M. Adjusted EBITDA surged 15% to $319M, demonstrating accelerating momentum across the business. We believe the combination of margin expansion, positive volume inflection, and strong cash generation supports XPO's trajectory toward accelerating free cash flow generation. North American LTL performance was solid, with adjusted operating ratio improving 200 bps to 83.9% and 20% growth in adjusted operating income. Critically, tonnage per day turned positive at +0.1% vs. Q4 2025's -4.5% decline, marking an inflection point and suggesting early demand stabilization signs. Yield growth excluding fuel remained robust at 4.0%, supported by service improvements and AI-driven network optimization, while cash from operations grew 29% to $183M. In our view, XPO's insourcing strategy and operational leverage position the company well for continued margin expansion and cash flow growth.

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Research55d ago

Research Alert: Cigna: Mcr Improvement Supports Q1 Eps Beat, Guidance Raise

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:CI reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $7.79 (+16% Y/Y), beating the $7.61 consensus and prompting a $0.10 raise to annual EPS guidance. Total revenues rose 5% Y/Y to $68.5B, due to Evernorth Health Services' growth of 9% Y/Y to $58.4B, while Cigna Healthcare's revenues fell 21% Y/Y reflecting the Medicare business divestiture. The strong Evernorth performance, including 11% Y/Y growth in Pharmacy Benefit Services due to favorable drug mix and 6% Y/Y growth in Specialty and Care Services, supports the company's strategic pivot toward higher-margin services. Management maintained Medical Care Ratio guidance at 83.7%-84.7% for 2026, demonstrating continued cost discipline amid operational improvements. Operational efficiency improved with its SG&A expense ratio declining 100bps to 5.4%, while Cigna Healthcare pre-tax margins expanded 430bps to 13.2% and the Medical Care Ratio improved to 79.8% from 82.2%, primarily benefiting from the Medicare divestiture.

$CI

Research55d ago

JPMorgan Downgrades Kaiser Aluminum to Underweight From Neutral, Adjusts Price Target to $142 From $124

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Mining & Metals55d ago

Canadian Dollar Could Get Support in Next Months Just by The Possibility of Bank of Canada Rate Hike, Says Commerzbank

The Bank of Canada also left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, said Commerzbank.At the same time, the BoC governor emphasised that a policy rate close to the current level is likely to be appropriate for the foreseeable future, writes the bank in a note to clients.As with its counterparts at other G10 central banks, the BoC naturally highlighted the risks associated with the oil price shock, although Canada, being a net energy exporter, is in a different position to the European Central Bank or the Bank of England, pointed out Commerzbank.The Canadian dollar (CAD or loonie) barely reacted to the decision, stated the bank. This is quite understandable, as neither the statement nor the new forecasts offered anything new.Markets continue to anticipate more than two rate hikes by the end of the year. But given the cautious statements and the fact that the BoC expects only a moderate rise in inflation, Commerzbank continues to anticipate only one rate hike.The mere prospect of it being easier for the BoC to raise rates is nevertheless likely to provide some support for the CAD in the coming months, according to the bank.

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International55d ago

Bank of England Holds Key Rate Steady at 3.75% in April Meeting

The Bank of England on Thursday maintained its key rate at 3.75% amid higher energy prices arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.The decision is in line with the consensus estimate for the month.The BoE's Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 in favor of a hold, with one member voting for a 25 basis-point increase to 4%. The MPC said it will closely monitor the situation in the Middle East, noting the high uncertainty around global energy prices and the risk it poses to domestic inflation.Based on the latest government data, the UK's annual inflation rate climbed to 3.3% in March from the previous month's 3%, with the core rate edging down to 3.1% from 3.2%. Looking ahead, BoE staff currently expect the headline inflation rate to decline to an average of 3.1% in the second quarter before picking up to 3.3% in the third quarter.

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US Markets55d ago

Stocks Mostly Up Pre-Bell as Traders Digest Big Tech Earnings, Await Key Inflation Report

US equity markets were mostly pointing higher before the opening bell Thursday as investors digest the latest financial results from some of the biggest technology companies and await a key inflation report.The S&P 500 rose 0.1% and the Nasdaq added 0.2% in premarket activity, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.2%. The indexes finished the previous trading session mixed.Shares of Meta Platforms (META) fell 8.8% pre-bell after the Facebook parent lifted its full-year capital expenditure guidance mainly due to higher component pricing, even though it reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results. Microsoft (MSFT) decreased 1.8% as the tech giant said its capital expenditures will be about $190 billion in 2026, while its fiscal third-quarter results topped market estimates."It's crystal clear to us that the (artificial intelligence) revolution is accelerating at a warp speed pace with 2026 being an inflection point year for AI with hyperscalers now investing over $700 billion in (capital expenditures) in (2026) to capitalize on the opportunities in the space," Wedbush Securities said in a Thursday client note.Alphabet's (GOOG, GOOGL) class A and C shares climbed more than 6% each amid upbeat first-quarter results. Amazon (AMZN) inclined 2.5% as the e-commerce giant issued a strong second-quarter revenue outlook.iPhone maker Apple (AAPL) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings after the markets close. Eli Lilly (LLY), Mastercard (MA), Caterpillar (CAT), Merck (MRK), Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) and Hershey (HSY) are slated to announce their results before the bell, among others.The personal income and outlays report for March is due to be released at 8:30 am ET. The report includes the personal consumption expenditure core price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric.The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday as policymakers saw the Middle East conflict fueling uncertainty around the US economic outlook. In a post-meeting press conference, Jerome Powell said he will stay on as a Fed governor for an indefinite period after his term as Fed chief expires on May 15.The US Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday voted to advance Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair to the Republican-controlled Senate.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 3.2 basis points to 3.9% and the 10-year rate off 1.8 basis points to 4.4%.President Donald Trump is expected to receive a briefing on fresh potential military options against Iran on Thursday, Axios reported, citing two sources with knowledge. Trump recently told the news outlet that he will maintain the US naval blockade of Iranian ports until Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal.West Texas Intermediate crude oil slipped 0.2% to $106.62 a barrel before the open, while Brent decreased 1.6% to $116.20.Thursday's economic calendar also has the initial estimate report for the first-quarter gross domestic product at 8:30 am, along with the weekly jobless claims bulletin. The Chicago purchasing managers' index for April posts at 9:45 am.Gold rose 1.8% to $4,642 per troy ounce, while bitcoin moved 0.7% higher to $75,974.

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Equities55d ago

ConocoPhillips' Q1 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Decline

ConocoPhillips (COP) reported Q1 adjusted earnings Thursday of $1.89 per share, down from $2.09 a year earlier.Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.68.Revenue for the quarter was $16.05 billion, compared with $17.10 billion a year earlier.Analysts polled by FactSet expected $15.36 billion.

$COP

Research55d ago

William Blair Downgrades Expand Energy to Market Perform From Outperform

Expand Energy (EXE) has an average rating of buy and mean price target of $134, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)

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Sectors55d ago

Brent Crude Down 2.5% at Near US$115 and NY Crude Down 1.5% at Near US$105.20 After Eight Day Streak of Higher Prices

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Research55d ago

Research Alert: Chkp Posts Mixed Q1 Performance On Product Sales Headwinds

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:CHKP delivered mixed Q1 2026 results with revenue of $668M (+5% Y/Y), missing the consensus by $4.7M, while non-GAAP EPS of $2.50 (+13% Y/Y) beat estimates by $0.10. Security subscriptions maintained strong momentum at $323M (+11% Y/Y), though product revenues declined 3% to $111M due to go-to-market restructuring headwinds. We view the continued double-digit subscription growth as positive, partially offsetting near-term product weakness from organizational changes. Management expressed confidence that restructuring combined with market-leading technology will drive sustainable long-term value. Operating margin declined 80 bps on product mix impacts, reaching 39.7% in Q1. Strong cash generation continued with adjusted FCF of $457M (+11% Y/Y), supporting aggressive capital returns including $325M in share repurchases during the quarter. The company completed $92M in acquisitions of Cyata and Cyclops to expand AI security capabilities.

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Research55d ago

JPMorgan Downgrades Constellium to Neutral From Overweight, Adjusts Price Target to $34 From $30

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US Markets55d ago

Stocks Mostly Up Pre-Bell as Traders Digest Big Tech Earnings, Await Key Inflation Report

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