Kanye’s Cool Factor Prompts RBC to Upgrade Gap
Kanye’s cool factor and fixed cost reduction efforts make shares attractive at current levels, according to RBC analyst Kate Fitzsimons. The firm upgraded shares of Gap to OUTPERFORM from SECTOR PERFORM, with a price target of $18 (up from $13).
Twitter Earnings Preview: Engagement vs. Ad Strength
The question for Twitter heading into earnings on Thursday is whether engagement on the social media app was enough to outweigh a digital advertising environment crippled by the coronavirus. Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter, who has a NEUTRAL rating and 12-month price target of $30, sees upside for user growth but remains pessimistic about broader advertising trends.
Wayfair Still Has Room to Grow As Consumers Redirect Travel Spending to Home Goods
The desire from consumers to spruce up their homes and outdoor furniture has seen a spike from the coronavirus, and Wayfair is perfectly positioned to capture this spending, according to Wedbush analyst Seth Basham. The analyst upgraded his rating on Wayfair from NEUTRAL to OUTPERFORM and increased his target price from $165 to $240 on Tuesday.
UBS Puts Netflix on Pause with Downgrade
Netflix downgraded to NEUTRAL from BUY: UBSS lowered its rating and reiterated its price target of $535, which UBS says reflects solid current user dynamics vs. tougher comps for sub growth in the years ahead.
Goldman Sees Netflix-Like Potential in Disney+, Initiates with BUY Rating
Goldman Sachs thinks Disney+ has the potential to mimic the scale and economics of Netflix. The firm initiated coverage of Disney with a Buy rating and a 12-month price target of $137 on Monday, calling the company a favorite to emerge from cable TV’s cord-cutting avalanche as a winner.
No College Sports This Fall Would Hurt These 3 Stocks the Most
The widespread cancellation of all collegiate sports in the fall due to COVID-19 would be most damaging for Disney, Fox, and Viacom, according to Guggenheim Securities.
Netflix Price Target Raised to Street-High $670 by Goldman
Netflix is about to crush expectations for subscriber growth when it reports Q2 earnings next week, according to Goldman Sachs, which raised its price target for the stock to a street-high $670 (up from $540).
4 Stocks with “Rocket Ship” Path to Recovery
Why settle for a V-shaped recovery when you could aim for a “Rocket Ship” recovery? RBC analyst Mark Mahaney identifies four large-cap stocks he believes are most COVID-resistant.
Early Look at Netflix Q2
App data and search interest trends indicate subscriber growth is ahead of schedule for the latest quarter, according to Stifel. The analyst, Scott Devitt, raised his price target to $500 ahead of Netflix’s earnings report on Thursday, July 16.
Nikola Upgraded to Overweight by JPM on Potential of Hydrogen Economy
Shares of Nikola are attractive after falling 40 percent in July month-to-date, according to JPMorgan. The firm upgraded the electric trucking company to OVERWEIGHT from NEUTRAL, and reiterated its $45 price target.
SiriusXM Gets Serious About Podcasting with Stitcher Acquisition
SiriusXM is reportedly closing in on a deal to purchase E.W. Scripps’ Stitcher podcast business for about $300 million, a move that would give the satellite radio company access to popular content, an advertising unit, and a distribution platform.
Podcast: Retail's New Reality is Defined by Digital and Dollar Stores
Jharonne Martis, Director of Consumer at Refinitiv, joined Voice of Wall Street to discuss the top retail themes emerging from the pandemic. Nathaniel Meyersohn, Retail Reporter at CNN, joined us to talk about how dollar stores are the unsung hero of retail, quietly raking in profits and expanding their footprint.
Vroom in the Fast Lane of the Used Car Market
The used car market has been largely untouched by digital innovation, creating a big opportunity for Vroom, an online-focused used car retailer that allows customers to purchase a vehicle online and have it delivered to their home.
Uber Snags Postmates in Food Delivery Arms Race
After whiffing on a deal for Grubhub, Uber reached an agreement to acquire Postmates in a $2.65 billion deal. Postmates is the #4 player in the food delivery business, behind DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives says the move is the “right acquisition at the right time.”
Activision-Blizzard PT Raised to Street-High $90 a Share
Activision-Blizzard continues to grow its total addressable market as live sports largely remain on hold and cinemas push back their reopen dates, according to Needham analyst Laura Martin. Martin raised her price target for the video game stock to $90 a share on Thursday, up from $75.
Tesla’s Q2 Delivery Victory Puts Old School Automakers on Notice
Tesla investors are celebrating a major achievement by Elon Musk and Co. The electric vehicle maker cruised past expectations for Q2 deliveries, despite its Fremont assembly plant being shut down for almost half the quarter due to COVID-19.
Constellation Brands PT Lifted to $220 by Cowen
Constellation Brands' better-than-expected wine and spirit sales, combined with the rapid growth of the hard seltzer brand, helped to offset the drop in beer sales.
Beyond Meat Plants Itself Deeper Into China with Alibaba Partnership
Beyond Meat is breaking into the grocery aisle in mainland China. The plant-based meat company will start selling its burger in 50 of the Alibaba-owned Freshippo supermarket stores in Shanghai this weekend, according to Beyond Meat. In September, it will expand to 48 more locations in China.
A Tesla Bear’s Q2 Delivery Preview
Tesla’s quarterly delivery and production report is expected to be released later this week. Cowen analyst Jeffrey Osborne, who has a $300 price target and UNDERPERFORM rating for the stock, raised his Q2 delivery forecast to 84,000 from 70,000, citing faster China/Model Y ramp.
Spotify Share Price Not Justified: Analyst
While Spotify bulls expect its podcast strategy to boost advertising profits and subscriber additions, Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall, who has an UNDERWEIGHT rating and $175 price target, says the stock price has gotten ahead of itself.