Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Apple, Rivian, Amazon, CrowdStrike, Broadcom & more
Analysts made several calls: Deutsche Bank upgraded CrowdStrike (CRWD) to Buy with a $300 target, Morgan Stanley downgraded Coinbase (COIN) to Underweight with a $120 target, and PhillipCapital upgraded Amazon (AMZN) to Buy. Other notable moves include upgrades for Rivian (RIVN), AngloGold Ashanti (AGA), and British American Tobacco (BTI), while Barclays reiterated Apple (AAPL) as Underweight.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
While each individual call provides a modest catalyst, the collective effect is a modest tilt toward bullish sentiment in AI‑related and consumer sectors.
Market read
The piece offers incremental trading ideas but lacks a single high‑impact catalyst.
What to watch
Potential downside from macro headwinds and upcoming earnings releases not reflected in the upgrades.
Background
The article compiles a series of analyst rating changes and price target updates across a range of US‑listed companies.
Ticker impact
Deutsche Bank upgraded CrowdStrike to Buy and raised its price target to $300.
likely upward pressure from the upgrade and higher target.
Upgrade and target raise signal strong growth expectations.
BTIG initiated coverage of SharkNinja with a Buy rating and highlighted $7.5 bn 2026 revenue.
likely upward pressure as the buy initiation is new.
Buy initiation and strong revenue outlook attract buyers.
Morgan Stanley downgraded Coinbase to Underweight and cut its 2027‑28 price target to $120.
likely downward pressure from the downgrade.
Downgrade and lower target reflect earnings uncertainty.
PhillipCapital upgraded Amazon to Buy, citing its AI positioning.
potential modest upside as investors digest the AI thesis.
Upgrade is positive but Amazon already has strong momentum.
KBW upgraded PennyMac to Outperform, noting robust securitization demand.
possible upward pressure from the rating change.
Rating lift reflects sector strength.
HC Wainwright initiated coverage of Teva with a Buy rating and $52 price target.
likely upward pressure as investors consider the new target.
Buy rating and clear price target provide a catalyst.
StoneX initiated coverage of GameStop with a Buy rating and $33 price target.
potential upward pressure from the new coverage.
Coverage adds visibility to a volatile stock.
Melius reiterated Nvidia as Buy but cut its price target to $315.
mixed impact; buy rating supports, lower target may limit upside.
Conflicting signals from rating and target adjustment.
Market effects
Broad AI and cybersecurity themes receive fresh analyst support, potentially boosting sector sentiment.
US equities may see modest upside in tech and consumer discretionary from multiple upgrades.
Limited to US markets; no direct global macro impact.
Counterpoint
Some upgrades may be premature given broader market volatility and earnings uncertainty.
Key entities
- AnalystDeutsche Bank
Upgraded CrowdStrike to Buy.
- AnalystMorgan Stanley
Downgraded Coinbase to Underweight.
