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Bernstein Adjusts American Tower Price Target to $214 From $207

American Tower (AMT) has an average rating of buy and mean price target of $215.67, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $175.52, Change: $+8.78, Percent Change: +5.27%

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Wire9d ago

Zillow Likely to Post 'Fine' Q2 Results, but Industry Data Points to Deceleration in Q3, RBC Says

Zillow (ZG) is likely to post "fine" Q2 results, but Q3 industry trends indicate deceleration despite the Street guiding for stable sequential growth, RBC Capital Markets said in a Tuesday research report.Channel checks indicated continued friction in Q2, with Zillow Home Loans generating polarizing feedback, according to the note. The company will report Q2 results on Aug. 5.The dismissal of a lawsuit alleging Zillow's involvement in a scheme of routing homebuyers to agents paying Zillow referral fees and steering buyers to Zillow Home Loans, inflating home costs, is a bigger structural positive for the company, analysts wrote.The company is allowing agents to get pre-approval credit from non-company sourced leads, which is helping, but the tension remains where agents value Flex leads and still find it difficult to incorporate into their process, analysts noted.The brokerage said it reiterated its outperform rating on the stock and price target of $70 per share.Price: $33.51, Change: $+1.52, Percent Change: +4.74%

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Mining & Metals9d ago

Rogers Seals 12-Year Deal With Prime Video to Air Wednesday Night NHL Games

Rogers Communications (RCI-B.TO) on Tuesday said it struck a 12-year deal for Prime Video in Canada to air Wednesday night regular-season National Hockey League games in English and French.The agreement comes into effect from the 2026-2027 season.Prime Video also acquired exclusive rights to select Stanley Cup Playoff series in Canada. This full lineup includes at least 26 national regular-season NHL games, beginning on Wednesday, September 30, at no additional cost to Prime members, a statement said."Our partnership with Prime Video builds on the strong foundation we have established together and reinforces NHL hockey as the most valuable sports content in Canada," said Rogers Chief Executive Tony Staffieri.Last year, Rogers and the NHL announced a 12-year agreement for the national media rights to NHL games on all platforms in Canada, from the 2026-27 through the 2037-38 seasons.Rogers shares were last seen C$1.40, to C$47.75, on the Toronto Stock Exchange.Price: $47.76, Change: $+1.41, Percent Change: +3.04%

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Commodities9d ago

Methanex Lowers August Methanol Contract Prices Across Asia, TPH Says

Methanex (MEOH) lowered its Asia Pacific August methanol contract price to $550 per metric ton from $620/mt in July as weaker spot prices weighed on the market, according to TPH Energy Research in a Tuesday note.TPH said Asia Pacific spot methanol prices have fallen about $122/mt over the month, driving the contract price lower from $740/mt in Q2. The decline largely matched market expectations.The firm said Asia Pacific spot prices rebounded about $30/mt last week as oil prices strengthened during the renewed US-Iran conflict. Spot prices also remain well above the 2021 to 2025 average of $415/mt.Methanex also rolled over its August China methanol contract at $525/mt, compared with $603/mt in Q2. TPH said China spot methanol prices have declined about $53/mt over the month.North American August contract prices remain pending, while US spot methanol prices have fallen about $61/mt over the month. Even so, US spot methanol margins continue to hold at fresh five-year highs.The firm estimated North American contract prices could decline about $70/mt in August, bringing its projected global average contract price to about $940/mt in Q2 from $975/mt in Q2.Price: $53.51, Change: $-0.67, Percent Change: -1.24%

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Wire9d ago

Amazon Poised for Higher Capital Expenditure for 2027 and Beyond, UBS Says

Amazon (AMZN) is poised for higher capital expenditure for 2027 and beyond in light on rising component prices as well as demand, UBS said in a Tuesday research note.UBS said it has also made changes to its estimate for revenue from Amazon Web Services, accounting for Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI moving its initial use of Trainium chips out of Q4 and into early 2027, which shifts about $3 billion of revenue out of this year.UBS further said it continues to believe that Wall Street is "undermodeling" the backlog and revenue growth prospects for AWS in H2 and even more so in 2027. UBS estimates 36% and 48% AWS revenue growth prospects in 2026 and 2027, compared with Wall Street view of 31% and 30%, respectively.UBS lowered its price target to $305 from $333 and maintained its buy rating on the company's stock.Price: $231.26, Change: $-0.13, Percent Change: -0.06%

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Wire9d ago

Scotiabank Adjusts Price Target on American Tower to $220 From $218

American Tower (AMT) has an average rating of buy and mean price target of $215.67, 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://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $174.89, Change: $+8.15, Percent Change: +4.89%

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Wire9d ago

Wells Fargo Adjusts Price Target on Incyte to $116 From $101

Incyte (INCY) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $117.52, 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://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $125.70, Change: $+6.83, Percent Change: +5.75%

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Commodities9d ago

Energy Stocks Poised for Gains as Oil, Gas Outlook Improves, UBS Says

UBS maintained its bullish outlook for oil and natural gas, saying it expects 2027 prices to top what the current futures price would suggest even as volatility prompted it to stress-test energy stocks under multiple price scenarios, the bank said in a note on Tuesday.The analysis looked at oil prices ranging from $55-$65 per barrel for Brent crude and corresponding WTI prices of about $51-$61/bbl, along with natural gas prices between $2.75 and $4.25 per million British thermal units.UBS assumed companies would keep spending and production levels unchanged across all scenarios.UBS said current share prices for US oil and gas producers imply investors are expecting WTI crude prices in the low $60s/bbl and natural gas prices of about $3.50/MMBtu in 2027.In a scenario where Brent crude averages $75/bbl and natural gas averages $3.75/MMBtu, UBS believes the sector appears undervalued. Based on historical valuation levels, the bank estimates energy stocks could have over 20% upside.The bank also said energy company valuations are highly sensitive to changes in commodity prices. A $10/bbl move in oil prices and a $0.50 change in natural gas prices would have a significant impact on companies' cash flow and valuations.UBS added that if oil prices fall below $60/bbl and natural gas prices below $3/MMBtu many producers would likely reduce drilling activity and production.Despite higher oil prices since the recent conflict began, energy stocks have lagged the broader market. The S&P 500 Energy Index has gained 8% but has underperformed the broader S&P 500 by about 3 percentage points.Front-month WTI crude prices have risen 22%, while contracts for 2027 delivery are up 15%. Longer-dated natural gas prices, however, have fallen 10%.Among the companies UBS follows, SM Energy (SM) and Chord Energy (CHRD) have posted the strongest gains since the conflict began, while Liberty Energy (LBRT), Comstock Resources (CRK) and Gulfport Energy (GPOR) have been the weakest performers.Smaller and mid-sized oil producers have generally outperformed their larger peers, UBS said.UBS maintained its preferred exploration and production stocks as Ovintiv (OVV), Devon Energy (DVN) and Antero Resources (AR), while naming National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) as its top pick among oilfield services companies.Price: $29.40, Change: $-0.90, Percent Change: -2.97%

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Wire9d ago

Kontoor's Core Brands Show Healthy Momentum Ahead of Q2, UBS Says

Kontoor Brands (KTB) is likely to post solid second-quarter results on healthy demand across its core brands, UBS said in a note Monday.Wrangler held a 20% share among top-selling men's jeans on Amazon, while online traffic grew 25% at Wrangler and 37% at Helly Hansen in the quarter, with both improving sequentially from Q1, the note said.Google search interest in Helly Hansen also jumped 190% year-over-year as of mid-June, the bank noted.UBS still sees limited stock upside around the print, as the market already expects a similar beat-and-raise outcome, and sentiment remains mixed given short interest and lingering skepticism on Helly Hansen growth and Lee divestiture costs.UBS rates the stock buy with a $131 price target.Price: $87.03, Change: $+1.25, Percent Change: +1.46%

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Mining & Metals9d ago

Quebec Among Canada's Provinces Most Vulnerable to US Trade Risks, National Bank Says

Quebec's economy is expected to remain under pressure as trade tensions weigh on activity, with uncertainty over the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement remaining elevated, National Bank of Canada said in a Tuesday note.The latest US tariff threats add to downside risks for the province, it added.While the US measures are seen largely as a negotiating tactic in USMCA renegotiations, Quebec remains especially vulnerable and is expected to be among the hardest-hit provinces in Canada, wrote National Bank Senior Economist Alexandra Ducharme in the note.A weaker demographic outlook and higher energy costs are likely to weigh on household finances and growth, though a resilient labor market should provide some support, Ducharme added.Earlier data highlight Quebec's relative underperformance, said the bank. The province's economy grew just 0.1% monthly in April, compared with 0.5% nationally, extending a divergence that has widened since trade tensions intensified.Since the start of 2025, which coincides with when US President Donald Trump retook office, Quebec's economy contracted 0.5%, while Canada's expanded 1.0%.

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Wire9d ago

Jaguar Uranium Engages Manifest Industries for US Government Relations

Jaguar Uranium (JAGU) said Tuesday it engaged Manifest Industries as a strategic advisor for US government relations and appointed retired US Army General Charles Flynn as an advisor to the company.Manifest will help Jaguar identify and engage with US government agencies, departments and military supply and logistics organizations relevant to the company's uranium exploration strategy, according to a statement.Price: $1.56, Change: $-0.10, Percent Change: -6.02%

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US Markets9d ago

Boeing Second-Quarter Loss Exceeds Estimates as Air Force One Program Weighs on Bottom Line

Boeing's (BA) second-quarter loss exceeded Wall Street's estimates amid a drag from its Air Force One program, while the aircraft manufacturer's free cash flow turned positive.Boeing's core loss narrowed to $0.76 per share from $1.24 a year earlier, but came in higher than the FactSet-polled consensus that called for a $0.17 loss. Revenue increased 8% to $24.56 billion, while analysts expected $24.17 billion.Boeing posted $280 million in losses on the VC-25B program, the next-generation Air Force One aircraft, as it ramped up spending on production and certification. The company continues to anticipate its first delivery in 2028.US President Donald Trump took his first flight on the interim VC-25B "Bridge" aircraft this month.The plane maker reported free cash flow of $631 million in the second quarter, compared with a year-ago cash burn of $200 million."While there is more work ahead in the second half of the year, the momentum we are building continues to move Boeing in the right direction," Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg said in a statement.Boeing's commercial airplane revenue grew 8% to $11.75 billion as second-quarter deliveries jumped 14% year over year to 171 planes. Revenue in the defense, space and security segment rose 13% to $7.48 billion, while global services sales edged up 1% to $5.34 billion.Total backlog increased to a record $715 billion, including orders for more than 6,200 commercial airplanes, Boeing said.The planemaker has completed certification flight testing for the 737-7 and 737-10 variants, expecting first deliveries in 2027."Our operations are more stable and key certification programs remain on plan," Ortberg said.Shares of Boeing were up 4.5% in Tuesday trade.Price: $220.74, Change: $+9.24, Percent Change: +4.37%

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Wire9d ago

Texas Roadhouse to Sustain Growth as Beef Inflation Peaks, RBC Capital Markets Says

Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) could benefit from steady customer demand, market-share gains, easing alcohol pressure and higher carryout sales, while beef costs remain the main risk to earnings, RBC Capital Markets said in a note Monday.The investment firm expects Q2 same-store sales to rise 6.5%, above market estimates, but sees a slight earnings miss because of higher general and administrative costs.RBC said Texas Roadhouse may continue gaining customers from higher-priced steakhouses and grocery stores because its meals remain more affordable compared with many alternatives.Annual beef inflation is expected to peak in Q2 as the company begins comparing costs against already higher prices from last year, though tight cattle supplies could keep costs elevated, according to the note. However, lower beef prices could lead to meaningful earnings upgrades because beef makes up about half of the company's cost of goods, the firm said.Pressure from lower alcohol prices is expected to ease from Q3, which could support same-store sales, while carryout orders should continue adding to revenue and helping labor costs, the firm added.RBC Capital Markets has an outperform rating and $210 price target on the stock.Shares of Texas Roadhouse were up more than 1% in Tuesday trading.Price: $203.75, Change: $+2.71, Percent Change: +1.35%

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Wire9d ago

McDonald's Same-Store-Sales Growth Seen Slowing in Q2, Q3, RBC Says

McDonald's (MCD) same-store-sales growth is expected to slow in Q2 and Q3 as pressure on lower-income consumers more than offsets boosts from World Cup promotions, beverage innovation and value offerings, RBC Capital Markets said Monday in a report.US same-store-sales growth in Q2 are expected to be mostly in line with consensus expectations as consumers grappled with elevated fuel prices, the report said. For Q3, investors will focus on underlying trends excluding the lift from the World Cup and new menu items to get a clearer read on traffic in H2, RBC said.Despite a generally solid underlying performance, international sales are expected to come in slightly below forecasts as several key markets face a tough comparison to last year's global Minecraft promotion, the report said.RBC also flagged risks to unit growth and said a potential investment cycle tied to restaurant upgrades and new openings may weigh on McDonald's free-cash-flow conversion.Q2 results are expected Aug 4.RBC rates McDonald's stock as sector perform with a $305 price target.Price: $273.94, Change: $+3.27, Percent Change: +1.21%

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Gildan Activewear to Return to Organic Growth in Q3, RBC Says

Gildan Activewear (GIL) is set to return to organic growth in Q3 and deliver on its outlook for Q2, RBC Capital Markets said in a Monday note.The company will release its Q2 results on Thursday, and its guidance for the quarter implies a 6.8% decline in organic revenue, weighed by remaining drag from channel de-stocking and tougher comparisons from Q2 2025, according to the note.However, RBC said said web traffic trends from its sample of wholesale distributor and print-on-demand websites seem to be in line with Gildan management's view that demand trends across wholesale and retail channels improved going into Q2.Gildan's Q2 results also serve as potential catalyst for both sentiment and stock, the brokerage added.RBC has an outperform rating and $78 price target on Gildan Activewear.Price: $51.64, Change: $+0.95, Percent Change: +1.88%

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Wire9d ago

Wells Fargo Raises Quarterly Dividend 11% to $0.50 a Share, Payable Sept. 1 to Holders of Record Aug. 7

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Oil & Energy9d ago

Oil Prices Drop to 1-Week Lows as Brent, WTI Shed Over 5% Amid Renewed US-Iran Talks

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F5 Stock Has More Room to Run After Strong Q3, RBC Says

F5 (FFIV) shares have more room to run after delivering a strong beat in fiscal Q3 and raising its guidance for the full year, RBC Capital Markets said in a note Monday.The report said the performance was due to continued multi-cloud adoption through both refreshes and competitive takeouts, the expanding threat landscape, and enterprise AI traction.The note said the guidance high-end with double-digit revenue growth is now in sight for fiscal 2026 with the guidance raise."We feel increasingly confident in F5's execution on its 'refresh plus' cycle opportunity and believe secular drivers lend to product growth durability," the report said.RBC raised its price target to $508 from $490 and maintained its outperform rating."We think the stock has additional room to run due to both continued upside to estimates...and multiple expansion as F5 remains an underappreciated AI beneficiary," the note said.Price: $409.43, Change: $+1.47, Percent Change: +0.36%

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Wire9d ago

Tesla-SpaceX Potential Combination Could Boost Connectivity, Robotics, Autonomous Tech Position, RBC Says

Tesla's (TSLA) potential combination with Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX) could strengthen its position across connectivity, robotics, and autonomous technologies, RBC Capital Markets said in a note emailed Tuesday.The analysts said the potential deal would offer strategic benefits beyond traditional cost savings, with the Terafab chip collaboration being the clearest near-term opportunity by allowing Tesla and SpaceX to jointly develop custom chips for autonomous vehicles, Optimus robots, and artificial intelligence data centers.Tesla's cash generation could support SpaceX while it remains free cash flow negative through at least 2030, and SpaceX's long-term growth could add value for Tesla shareholders as robotaxi and Optimus continue to mature, the analysts said.The potential combination would form a compelling "vertical integration from orbit to ground" ecosystem that could be "difficult to replicate," the analysts added.RBC lowered its price target on Tesla to $480 from $500 and reiterated its outperform rating.Price: $307.37, Change: $-1.86, Percent Change: -0.60%

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Mining & Metals9d ago

S&P/TSX Composite Index up 140 Points at Midday With Technology Stocks The Top Gainer

The S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 140 points at midday on Tuesday with technology stocks driving gains.Information technology is up 4.4%, followed by the telecommunications sector, which has gained 2%.Base metals and energy are the worst performers, declining 1.8% and 1.7%, respectively.In stocks, Celestica (CLS.TO) is up 5.9% to C$475.76 at midday, after it reported a second-quarter earnings and revenue beat late Monday.

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Commodities9d ago

Energy Stocks Poised for Gains as Oil, Gas Outlook Improves, UBS Says

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