Benzinga's Top Ratings Upgrades, Downgrades For October 19, 2022

Upgrades

According to Raymond James, the prior rating for Fortis Inc FTS was changed from Market Perform to Outperform. In the second quarter, Fortis showed an EPS of $0.45, compared to $0.45 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $51.66 and a 52-week-low of $34.76. At the end of the last trading period, Fortis closed at $37.76.

According to UBS, the prior rating for BanColombia SA CIB was changed from Sell to Neutral. For the second quarter, BanColombia had an EPS of $1.78, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.28. The current stock performance of BanColombia shows a 52-week-high of $45.98 and a 52-week-low of $23.97. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $25.40.

Canaccord Genuity upgraded the previous rating for Hecla Mining Co HL from Hold to Buy. Hecla Mining earned $0.04 in the second quarter, compared to $0.06 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Hecla Mining shows a 52-week-high of $7.66 and a 52-week-low of $3.41. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $4.47.

Deutsche Bank upgraded the previous rating for Netflix Inc NFLX from Hold to Buy. Netflix earned $3.10 in the third quarter, compared to $3.19 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $609.99 and a 52-week-low of $162.71. Netflix closed at $240.86 at the end of the last trading period.

According to B of A Securities, the prior rating for Iamgold Corp IAG was changed from Underperform to Buy. Iamgold earned $0.01 in the second quarter, compared to $0.01 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $3.77 and a 52-week-low of $0.92. Iamgold closed at $1.27 at the end of the last trading period.

For ShotSpotter Inc SSTI, JMP Securities upgraded the previous rating of Market Perform to Market Outperform. ShotSpotter earned $0.04 in the second quarter, compared to $0.02 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $39.28 and a 52-week-low of $22.63. ShotSpotter closed at $33.34 at the end of the last trading period.

Morgan Stanley upgraded the previous rating for EOG Resources Inc EOG from Equal-Weight to Overweight. EOG Resources earned $2.74 in the second quarter, compared to $1.73 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of EOG Resources shows a 52-week-high of $147.99 and a 52-week-low of $88.29. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $123.99.

Morgan Stanley upgraded the previous rating for Continental Resources Inc CLR from Underweight to Equal-Weight. Continental Resources earned $3.47 in the second quarter, compared to $0.91 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Continental Resources shows a 52-week-high of $75.49 and a 52-week-low of $44.38. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $73.68.

According to Baird, the prior rating for Lockheed Martin Corp LMT was changed from Neutral to Outperform. Lockheed Martin earned $6.87 in the third quarter, compared to $2.21 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $479.99 and a 52-week-low of $353.03. Lockheed Martin closed at $431.84 at the end of the last trading period.

For SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc SITE, Baird upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Outperform. SiteOne Landscape Supply earned $3.07 in the second quarter, compared to $2.70 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $246.02 and a 52-week-low of $100.01. At the end of the last trading period, SiteOne Landscape Supply closed at $109.50.

For Netflix Inc NFLX, JP Morgan upgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Overweight. Netflix earned $3.10 in the third quarter, compared to $3.19 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $609.99 and a 52-week-low of $162.71. Netflix closed at $240.86 at the end of the last trading period.

For Veeva Systems Inc VEEV, JP Morgan upgraded the previous rating of Underweight to Neutral. Veeva Sys earned $1.03 in the second quarter, compared to $0.94 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Veeva Sys shows a 52-week-high of $257.68 and a 52-week-low of $151.02. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $159.17.

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Downgrades

JP Morgan downgraded the previous rating for Hubbell Inc HUBB from Overweight to Underweight. For the second quarter, Hubbell had an EPS of $2.81, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.36. The current stock performance of Hubbell shows a 52-week-high of $238.94 and a 52-week-low of $170.21. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $229.79.

For Equifax Inc EFX, Jefferies downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. The stock has a 52-week-high of $294.93 and a 52-week-low of $156.74. At the end of the last trading period, Equifax closed at $165.94.

For The Home Depot Inc HD, Exane BNP Paribas downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Neutral. Home Depot earned $5.05 in the second quarter, compared to $4.53 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $417.84 and a 52-week-low of $264.51. At the end of the last trading period, Home Depot closed at $285.06.

For Lowe's Companies Inc LOW, Exane BNP Paribas downgraded the previous rating of Neutral to Underperform. In the second quarter, Lowe's Companies showed an EPS of $4.67, compared to $4.25 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $260.83 and a 52-week-low of $170.12. Lowe's Companies closed at $193.20 at the end of the last trading period.

For Olaplex Holdings Inc OLPX, Morgan Stanley downgraded the previous rating of Overweight to Equal-Weight. Olaplex Hldgs earned $0.14 in the second quarter, compared to $0.11 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $30.30 and a 52-week-low of $8.66. Olaplex Hldgs closed at $9.79 at the end of the last trading period.

Truist Securities downgraded the previous rating for FB Financial Corp FBK from Buy to Hold. In the third quarter, FB Financial showed an EPS of $0.68, compared to $0.89 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $47.40 and a 52-week-low of $37.00. FB Financial closed at $40.12 at the end of the last trading period.

For Exact Sciences Corp EXAS, Craig-Hallum downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Hold. For the second quarter, Exact Sciences had an EPS of $0.90, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.03. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $84.46 and a 52-week-low of $29.27. Exact Sciences closed at $35.29 at the end of the last trading period.

For Boston Beer Co Inc SAM, Evercore ISI Group downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to In-Line. Boston Beer Co earned $4.31 in the second quarter, compared to $4.75 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Boston Beer Co shows a 52-week-high of $535.00 and a 52-week-low of $287.00. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $354.31.

For Paramount Group Inc PGRE, BTIG downgraded the previous rating of Buy to Neutral. Paramount Group earned $0.24 in the second quarter, compared to $0.22 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Paramount Group shows a 52-week-high of $11.54 and a 52-week-low of $5.78. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $6.68.

BTIG downgraded the previous rating for Hudson Pacific Properties Inc HPP from Buy to Neutral. For the second quarter, Hudson Pacific Properties had an EPS of $0.51, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.49. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $28.66 and a 52-week-low of $9.83. Hudson Pacific Properties closed at $10.73 at the end of the last trading period.

BTIG downgraded the previous rating for Boston Properties Inc BXP from Buy to Neutral. For the second quarter, Boston Properties had an EPS of $1.94, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.72. The stock has a 52-week-high of $133.11 and a 52-week-low of $68.80. At the end of the last trading period, Boston Properties closed at $74.40.

According to Berenberg, the prior rating for BlackLine Inc BL was changed from Buy to Hold. For the second quarter, BlackLine had an EPS of $0.07, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.15. The current stock performance of BlackLine shows a 52-week-high of $104.64 and a 52-week-low of $49.66. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $60.99.

Morgan Stanley downgraded the previous rating for UserTesting Inc USER from Overweight to Equal-Weight. For the second quarter, UserTesting had an EPS of $0.07, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.55. The stock has a 52-week-high of $11.99 and a 52-week-low of $3.31. At the end of the last trading period, UserTesting closed at $3.93.

TD Securities downgraded the previous rating for Ero Copper Corp ERO from Buy to Hold. For the second quarter, Ero Copper had an EPS of $0.27, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.57. The current stock performance of Ero Copper shows a 52-week-high of $16.72 and a 52-week-low of $8.07. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $11.64.

According to Evercore ISI Group, the prior rating for Petco Health and Wellness Co Inc WOOF was changed from Outperform to In-Line. For the second quarter, Petco Health and Wellness had an EPS of $0.19, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.25. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $22.75 and a 52-week-low of $9.99. Petco Health and Wellness closed at $10.66 at the end of the last trading period.

For Advance Auto Parts Inc AAP, Evercore ISI Group downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to In-Line. Advance Auto Parts earned $3.74 in the second quarter, compared to $3.40 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $244.55 and a 52-week-low of $154.46. Advance Auto Parts closed at $174.73 at the end of the last trading period.

Wolfe Research downgraded the previous rating for Equitrans Midstream Corp ETRN from Outperform to Peer Perform. Equitrans Midstream earned $0.11 in the second quarter, compared to $0.13 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $11.22 and a 52-week-low of $5.87. At the end of the last trading period, Equitrans Midstream closed at $8.37.

Evercore ISI Group downgraded the previous rating for Best Buy Co Inc BBY from Outperform to In-Line. Best Buy Co earned $1.54 in the second quarter, compared to $2.98 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Best Buy Co shows a 52-week-high of $112.96 and a 52-week-low of $60.78. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $66.56.

According to Citigroup, the prior rating for Polaris Inc PII was changed from Buy to Neutral. For the second quarter, Polaris had an EPS of $2.42, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.70. The current stock performance of Polaris shows a 52-week-high of $127.37 and a 52-week-low of $94.24. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $98.85.

Raymond James downgraded the previous rating for Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp BAH from Outperform to Market Perform. Booz Allen Hamilton earned $1.13 in the first quarter, compared to $1.07 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Booz Allen Hamilton shows a 52-week-high of $101.07 and a 52-week-low of $69.68. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $100.88.

For Lowe's Companies Inc LOW, Evercore ISI Group downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to In-Line. Lowe's Companies earned $4.67 in the second quarter, compared to $4.25 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $260.83 and a 52-week-low of $170.12. At the end of the last trading period, Lowe's Companies closed at $193.20.

Morgan Stanley downgraded the previous rating for Pioneer Natural Resources Co PXD from Equal-Weight to Underweight. For the second quarter, Pioneer Natural Resources had an EPS of $9.36, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.55. The stock has a 52-week-high of $288.46 and a 52-week-low of $179.80. At the end of the last trading period, Pioneer Natural Resources closed at $244.54.

JP Morgan downgraded the previous rating for Olaplex Holdings Inc OLPX from Overweight to Underweight. Olaplex Hldgs earned $0.14 in the second quarter, compared to $0.11 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $30.30 and a 52-week-low of $8.66. Olaplex Hldgs closed at $9.79 at the end of the last trading period.

According to Baird, the prior rating for AVEO Pharmaceuticals Inc AVEO was changed from Outperform to Neutral. In the second quarter, AVEO Pharmaceuticals showed an EPS of $0.24, compared to $0.40 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $14.95 and a 52-week-low of $3.06. At the end of the last trading period, AVEO Pharmaceuticals closed at $14.92.

According to Piper Sandler, the prior rating for Akouos Inc AKUS was changed from Overweight to Neutral. Akouos earned $0.58 in the second quarter, compared to $0.66 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $13.35 and a 52-week-low of $2.31. At the end of the last trading period, Akouos closed at $13.19.

William Blair downgraded the previous rating for Akouos Inc AKUS from Outperform to Market Perform. In the second quarter, Akouos showed an EPS of $0.58, compared to $0.66 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $13.35 and a 52-week-low of $2.31. At the end of the last trading period, Akouos closed at $13.19.

According to Barclays, the prior rating for Iridium Communications Inc IRDM was changed from Overweight to Equal-Weight. In the second quarter, Iridium Comms showed an EPS of $0.04, compared to $0.03 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $50.25 and a 52-week-low of $31.73. Iridium Comms closed at $49.38 at the end of the last trading period.

Evercore ISI Group downgraded the previous rating for Truist Financial Corp TFC from Outperform to Neutral. For the third quarter, Truist Financial had an EPS of $1.24, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.42. The current stock performance of Truist Financial shows a 52-week-high of $68.95 and a 52-week-low of $41.07. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $43.37.

For Albertsons Companies Inc ACI, Telsey Advisory Group downgraded the previous rating of Outperform to Market Perform. In the second quarter, Albertsons Companies showed an EPS of $0.72, compared to $0.64 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $37.99 and a 52-week-low of $24.34. At the end of the last trading period, Albertsons Companies closed at $26.74.

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Initiations

With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Civitas Resources Inc CIVI. The price target seems to have been set at $77.00 for Civitas Resources. For the second quarter, Civitas Resources had an EPS of $4.63, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.19. The stock has a 52-week-high of $84.76 and a 52-week-low of $44.17. At the end of the last trading period, Civitas Resources closed at $66.64.

With a Hold rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Coterra Energy Inc CTRA. The price target seems to have been set at $32.00 for Coterra Energy. In the second quarter, Coterra Energy showed an EPS of $1.35, compared to $0.26 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Coterra Energy shows a 52-week-high of $36.55 and a 52-week-low of $18.39. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $29.44.

With a Hold rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Gevo Inc GEVO. The price target seems to have been set at $2.30 for Gevo. For the second quarter, Gevo had an EPS of $0.06, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.09. The current stock performance of Gevo shows a 52-week-high of $5.49 and a 52-week-low of $1.91. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $2.27.

With a Buy rating, Craig-Hallum initiated coverage on Guardant Health Inc GH. The price target seems to have been set at $88.00 for Guardant Health. Guardant Health earned $1.00 in the second quarter, compared to $0.61 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $102.85 and a 52-week-low of $27.65. Guardant Health closed at $47.27 at the end of the last trading period.

With a Buy rating, EF Hutton initiated coverage on Alamo Group Inc ALG. The price target seems to have been set at $195.00 for Alamo Group. Alamo Group earned $2.39 in the second quarter, compared to $1.97 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $160.71 and a 52-week-low of $108.34. Alamo Group closed at $142.35 at the end of the last trading period.

With an Outperform rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Exelon Corp EXC. The price target seems to have been set at $39.00 for Exelon. Exelon earned $0.44 in the second quarter, compared to $0.89 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $58.21 and a 52-week-low of $35.32. At the end of the last trading period, Exelon closed at $37.56.

Guggenheim initiated coverage on Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc RETA with a Buy rating. The price target for Reata Pharmaceuticals is set to $75.00. For the second quarter, Reata Pharmaceuticals had an EPS of $1.36, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.32. The stock has a 52-week-high of $40.64 and a 52-week-low of $18.47. At the end of the last trading period, Reata Pharmaceuticals closed at $36.50.

With a Buy rating, Guggenheim initiated coverage on Larimar Therapeutics Inc LRMR. The price target seems to have been set at $12.00 for Larimar Therapeutics. In the second quarter, Larimar Therapeutics showed an EPS of $0.47, compared to $0.79 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $11.05 and a 52-week-low of $1.53. Larimar Therapeutics closed at $3.45 at the end of the last trading period.

JMP Securities initiated coverage on Orion Office REIT Inc ONL with a Market Perform rating. The stock has a 52-week-high of $18.80 and a 52-week-low of $8.42. At the end of the last trading period, Orion Office REIT closed at $9.23.

With a Sell rating, Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on EverCommerce Inc EVCM. The price target seems to have been set at $8.00 for EverCommerce. EverCommerce earned $0.07 in the second quarter, compared to $0.56 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of EverCommerce shows a 52-week-high of $15.88 and a 52-week-low of $7.73. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $9.49.

With a Neutral rating, Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Olo Inc OLO. The price target seems to have been set at $8.50 for Olo. For the second quarter, Olo had an EPS of $0.01, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.03. The current stock performance of Olo shows a 52-week-high of $21.43 and a 52-week-low of $7.16. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $8.23.

Cowen & Co. initiated coverage on Lowe's Companies Inc LOW with a Market Perform rating. The price target for Lowe's Companies is set to $210.00. Lowe's Companies earned $4.67 in the second quarter, compared to $4.25 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Lowe's Companies shows a 52-week-high of $260.83 and a 52-week-low of $170.12. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $193.20.

With an Outperform rating, Baird initiated coverage on Splunk Inc SPLK. The price target seems to have been set at $130.00 for Splunk. For the second quarter, Splunk had an EPS of $0.09, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.62. The current stock performance of Splunk shows a 52-week-high of $150.79 and a 52-week-low of $65.00. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $76.15.

Credit Suisse initiated coverage on AllianceBernstein Holding LP AB with a Neutral rating. The price target for AllianceBernstein Holding is set to $28.00. AllianceBernstein Holding earned $0.71 in the second quarter, compared to $0.91 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $52.52 and a 52-week-low of $31.31. At the end of the last trading period, AllianceBernstein Holding closed at $34.50.

With an Outperform rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Charles Schwab Corp SCHW. The price target seems to have been set at $80.00 for Charles Schwab. For the third quarter, Charles Schwab had an EPS of $1.10, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.84. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $96.24 and a 52-week-low of $59.35. Charles Schwab closed at $68.61 at the end of the last trading period.

With a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Raymond James Financial Inc RJF. The price target seems to have been set at $120.00 for Raymond James Financial. Raymond James Financial earned $1.61 in the third quarter, compared to $1.83 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Raymond James Financial shows a 52-week-high of $117.37 and a 52-week-low of $84.86. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $102.76.

With a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on LPL Financial Holdings Inc LPLA. The price target seems to have been set at $262.00 for LPL Finl Hldgs. In the second quarter, LPL Finl Hldgs showed an EPS of $2.24, compared to $1.85 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $252.44 and a 52-week-low of $140.65. LPL Finl Hldgs closed at $242.10 at the end of the last trading period.

Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Affiliated Managers Group Inc AMG with an Outperform rating. The price target for Affiliated Managers Group is set to $140.00. Affiliated Managers Group earned $4.03 in the second quarter, compared to $4.03 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $171.38 and a 52-week-low of $108.12. At the end of the last trading period, Affiliated Managers Group closed at $119.96.

With a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on TPG Inc TPG. The price target seems to have been set at $27.50 for TPG. The current stock performance of TPG shows a 52-week-high of $35.40 and a 52-week-low of $23.09. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $28.86.

With a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc APAM. The price target seems to have been set at $25.00 for Artisan Partners Asset. For the second quarter, Artisan Partners Asset had an EPS of $0.79, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.28. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $48.49 and a 52-week-low of $25.66. Artisan Partners Asset closed at $27.37 at the end of the last trading period.

With a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Sculptor Capital Management Inc SCU. The price target seems to have been set at $9.50 for Sculptor Cap. For the second quarter, Sculptor Cap had an EPS of $0.55, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.12. The stock has a 52-week-high of $22.75 and a 52-week-low of $7.90. At the end of the last trading period, Sculptor Cap closed at $9.35.

With a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Franklin Resources Inc BEN. The price target seems to have been set at $21.00 for Franklin Resources. For the third quarter, Franklin Resources had an EPS of $0.82, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.96. The current stock performance of Franklin Resources shows a 52-week-high of $36.45 and a 52-week-low of $20.24. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $22.52.

With a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Blue Owl Capital Inc OWL. The price target seems to have been set at $9.00 for Blue Owl Cap. For the second quarter, Blue Owl Cap had an EPS of $0.13, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.09. The stock has a 52-week-high of $15.05 and a 52-week-low of $8.05. At the end of the last trading period, Blue Owl Cap closed at $9.45.

With a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on KKR & Co Inc KKR. The price target seems to have been set at $48.00 for KKR & Co. In the second quarter, KKR & Co showed an EPS of $0.95, compared to $1.05 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of KKR & Co shows a 52-week-high of $75.19 and a 52-week-low of $41.77. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $46.44.

With a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on BlackRock Inc BLK. The price target seems to have been set at $540.00 for BlackRock. For the third quarter, BlackRock had an EPS of $9.55, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $10.95. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $927.48 and a 52-week-low of $503.12. BlackRock closed at $581.06 at the end of the last trading period.

With an Outperform rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on GCM Grosvenor Inc GCMG. The price target seems to have been set at $9.00 for GCM Grosvenor. For the second quarter, GCM Grosvenor had an EPS of $0.12, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.10. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $11.10 and a 52-week-low of $6.26. GCM Grosvenor closed at $7.45 at the end of the last trading period.

With a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Invesco Ltd IVZ. The price target seems to have been set at $13.00 for Invesco. For the second quarter, Invesco had an EPS of $0.39, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.78. The stock has a 52-week-high of $25.33 and a 52-week-low of $13.20. At the end of the last trading period, Invesco closed at $14.93.

With an Outperform rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on The Carlyle Group Inc CG. The price target seems to have been set at $38.50 for Carlyle Group. For the second quarter, Carlyle Group had an EPS of $1.17, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.88. The current stock performance of Carlyle Group shows a 52-week-high of $56.00 and a 52-week-low of $24.59. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $26.88.

Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Blackstone Inc BX with a Neutral rating. The price target for Blackstone is set to $85.50. In the second quarter, Blackstone showed an EPS of $1.49, compared to $0.82 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $138.95 and a 52-week-low of $79.55. Blackstone closed at $90.12 at the end of the last trading period.

With a Neutral rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc BRDG. The price target seems to have been set at $15.00 for Bridge Investment Group. In the second quarter, Bridge Investment Group showed an EPS of $0.32, compared to $0.25 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Bridge Investment Group shows a 52-week-high of $25.22 and a 52-week-low of $13.74. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $15.29.

With an Outperform rating, Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Apollo Global Management Inc APO. The price target seems to have been set at $59.50 for Apollo Global Management. Apollo Global Management earned $0.94 in the second quarter, compared to $1.14 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $74.44 and a 52-week-low of $45.62. At the end of the last trading period, Apollo Global Management closed at $50.25.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Plug Power Inc PLUG with a Buy rating. The price target for Plug Power is set to $28.00. Plug Power earned $0.30 in the second quarter, compared to $0.18 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $32.05 and a 52-week-low of $12.70. Plug Power closed at $19.11 at the end of the last trading period.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Clean Energy Fuels Corp CLNE with a Buy rating. The price target for Clean Energy Fuels is set to $9.00. In the second quarter, Clean Energy Fuels showed an EPS of $0.00, compared to $0.01 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $8.65 and a 52-week-low of $4.02. Clean Energy Fuels closed at $6.13 at the end of the last trading period.

Raymond James initiated coverage on Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc XENE with an Outperform rating. The price target for Xenon Pharmaceuticals is set to $52.00. In the second quarter, Xenon Pharmaceuticals showed an EPS of $0.55, compared to $0.51 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $41.39 and a 52-week-low of $24.60. At the end of the last trading period, Xenon Pharmaceuticals closed at $35.52.

With an Overweight rating, Piper Sandler initiated coverage on D-Wave Quantum Inc QBTS. The price target seems to have been set at $12.00 for D-Wave Quantum. In the second quarter, D-Wave Quantum showed an EPS of $0.12, compared to $0.04 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of D-Wave Quantum shows a 52-week-high of $13.23 and a 52-week-low of $4.69. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $5.23.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Murphy Oil Corp MUR with a Hold rating. The price target for Murphy Oil is set to $46.00. In the second quarter, Murphy Oil showed an EPS of $1.93, compared to $0.59 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Murphy Oil shows a 52-week-high of $45.79 and a 52-week-low of $25.97. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $43.31.

With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Antero Resources Corp AR. The price target seems to have been set at $47.00 for Antero Resources. For the second quarter, Antero Resources had an EPS of $1.68, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.13. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $48.80 and a 52-week-low of $15.98. Antero Resources closed at $35.80 at the end of the last trading period.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Marathon Petroleum Corp MPC with a Hold rating. The price target for Marathon Petroleum is set to $119.00. Marathon Petroleum earned $10.61 in the second quarter, compared to $0.67 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $114.35 and a 52-week-low of $64.27. Marathon Petroleum closed at $108.16 at the end of the last trading period.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Darling Ingredients Inc DAR with a Buy rating. The price target for Darling Ingredients is set to $102.00. In the second quarter, Darling Ingredients showed an EPS of $1.23, compared to $1.17 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Darling Ingredients shows a 52-week-high of $87.59 and a 52-week-low of $55.71. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $73.99.

With a Hold rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Diamondback Energy Inc FANG. The price target seems to have been set at $159.00 for Diamondback Energy. For the second quarter, Diamondback Energy had an EPS of $7.07, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $2.40. The current stock performance of Diamondback Energy shows a 52-week-high of $162.24 and a 52-week-low of $103.71. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $141.85.

With a Hold rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Range Resources Corp RRC. The price target seems to have been set at $31.00 for Range Resources. In the second quarter, Range Resources showed an EPS of $1.27, compared to $0.24 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $37.44 and a 52-week-low of $16.71. At the end of the last trading period, Range Resources closed at $28.07.

Jefferies initiated coverage on EQT Corp EQT with a Buy rating. The price target for EQT is set to $57.00. EQT earned $0.83 in the second quarter, compared to $0.07 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $51.97 and a 52-week-low of $19.20. At the end of the last trading period, EQT closed at $41.81.

With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Bloom Energy Corp BE. The price target seems to have been set at $29.00 for Bloom Energy. In the second quarter, Bloom Energy showed an EPS of $0.20, compared to $0.23 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Bloom Energy shows a 52-week-high of $31.47 and a 52-week-low of $11.47. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $17.16.

Jefferies initiated coverage on New Fortress Energy Inc NFE with a Buy rating. The price target for New Fortress Energy is set to $65.00. For the second quarter, New Fortress Energy had an EPS of $0.69, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.03. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $63.06 and a 52-week-low of $19.17. New Fortress Energy closed at $45.74 at the end of the last trading period.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Marathon Oil Corp MRO with a Hold rating. The price target for Marathon Oil is set to $30.00. In the second quarter, Marathon Oil showed an EPS of $1.32, compared to $0.22 from the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $33.23 and a 52-week-low of $16.40. At the end of the last trading period, Marathon Oil closed at $27.56.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Phillips 66 PSX with a Hold rating. The price target for Phillips 66 is set to $105.00. For the second quarter, Phillips 66 had an EPS of $6.77, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.74. The current stock performance of Phillips 66 shows a 52-week-high of $111.28 and a 52-week-low of $72.89. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $96.11.

Jefferies initiated coverage on EOG Resources Inc EOG with a Buy rating. The price target for EOG Resources is set to $158.00. EOG Resources earned $2.74 in the second quarter, compared to $1.73 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of EOG Resources shows a 52-week-high of $147.99 and a 52-week-low of $88.29. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $123.99.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Valero Energy Corp VLO with a Buy rating. The price target for Valero Energy is set to $147.00. For the second quarter, Valero Energy had an EPS of $11.36, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.48. The current stock performance of Valero Energy shows a 52-week-high of $146.81 and a 52-week-low of $75.04. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $117.70.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Schlumberger Ltd SLB with a Buy rating. The price target for Schlumberger is set to $59.00. In the second quarter, Schlumberger showed an EPS of $0.50, compared to $0.30 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Schlumberger shows a 52-week-high of $49.83 and a 52-week-low of $29.98. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $43.36.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Halliburton Co HAL with a Buy rating. The price target for Halliburton is set to $40.00. For the second quarter, Halliburton had an EPS of $0.49, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.26. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $43.99 and a 52-week-low of $23.01. Halliburton closed at $30.46 at the end of the last trading period.

With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Denbury Inc DEN. The price target seems to have been set at $115.00 for Denbury. In the second quarter, Denbury showed an EPS of $1.69, compared to $0.61 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $104.05 and a 52-week-low of $56.59. Denbury closed at $96.35 at the end of the last trading period.

With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Cheniere Energy Inc LNG. The price target seems to have been set at $210.00 for Cheniere Energy. Cheniere Energy earned $2.90 in the second quarter, compared to $1.30 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $178.62 and a 52-week-low of $100.13. At the end of the last trading period, Cheniere Energy closed at $167.97.

With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on ConocoPhillips COP. The price target seems to have been set at $143.00 for ConocoPhillips. For the second quarter, ConocoPhillips had an EPS of $3.91, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.27. The stock has a 52-week-high of $124.08 and a 52-week-low of $72.02. At the end of the last trading period, ConocoPhillips closed at $117.89.

With a Hold rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Pioneer Natural Resources Co PXD. The price target seems to have been set at $261.00 for Pioneer Natural Resources. In the second quarter, Pioneer Natural Resources showed an EPS of $9.36, compared to $2.55 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $288.46 and a 52-week-low of $179.80. Pioneer Natural Resources closed at $244.54 at the end of the last trading period.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Canadian Natural Resources Ltd CNQ with a Hold rating. The price target for Canadian Natural Res is set to $80.00. For the second quarter, Canadian Natural Res had an EPS of $2.55, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $1.01. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $70.60 and a 52-week-low of $42.32. Canadian Natural Res closed at $53.19 at the end of the last trading period.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Crescent Energy Co CRGY with a Hold rating. The price target for Crescent Energy is set to $15.00. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $19.65 and a 52-week-low of $10.86. Crescent Energy closed at $14.58 at the end of the last trading period.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Devon Energy Corp DVN with a Hold rating. The price target for Devon Energy is set to $75.00. Devon Energy earned $2.59 in the second quarter, compared to $0.60 in the year-ago quarter. The stock has a 52-week-high of $79.40 and a 52-week-low of $42.87. At the end of the last trading period, Devon Energy closed at $69.77.

With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Chesapeake Energy Corp CHK. The price target seems to have been set at $150.00 for Chesapeake Energy. Chesapeake Energy earned $4.87 in the second quarter, compared to $1.64 in the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Chesapeake Energy shows a 52-week-high of $105.93 and a 52-week-low of $61.45. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $98.49.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Ovintiv Inc OVV with a Buy rating. The price target for Ovintiv is set to $75.00. In the second quarter, Ovintiv showed an EPS of $2.41, compared to $1.11 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $63.30 and a 52-week-low of $33.59. Ovintiv closed at $50.05 at the end of the last trading period.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Baker Hughes Co BKR with a Buy rating. The price target for Baker Hughes is set to $35.00. Baker Hughes earned $0.26 in the third quarter, compared to $0.16 in the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $39.78 and a 52-week-low of $20.41. Baker Hughes closed at $24.18 at the end of the last trading period.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Hess Corp HES with a Hold rating. The price target for Hess is set to $140.00. For the second quarter, Hess had an EPS of $2.15, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.24. The current stock performance of Hess shows a 52-week-high of $131.83 and a 52-week-low of $73.63. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $125.86.

With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Chart Industries Inc GTLS. The price target seems to have been set at $250.00 for Chart Industries. In the second quarter, Chart Industries showed an EPS of $0.88, compared to $0.80 from the year-ago quarter. At the moment, the stock has a 52-week-high of $218.95 and a 52-week-low of $108.29. Chart Industries closed at $193.92 at the end of the last trading period.

Jefferies initiated coverage on Southwestern Energy Co SWN with a Buy rating. The price target for Southwestern Energy is set to $11.00. For the second quarter, Southwestern Energy had an EPS of $0.33, compared to year-ago quarter EPS of $0.19. The stock has a 52-week-high of $9.87 and a 52-week-low of $3.81. At the end of the last trading period, Southwestern Energy closed at $6.74.

With a Buy rating, Jefferies initiated coverage on Northern Oil & Gas Inc NOG. The price target seems to have been set at $37.00 for Northern Oil & Gas. In the second quarter, Northern Oil & Gas showed an EPS of $1.72, compared to $0.92 from the year-ago quarter. The current stock performance of Northern Oil & Gas shows a 52-week-high of $39.10 and a 52-week-low of $20.02. Moreover, at the end of the last trading period, the closing price was at $33.48.

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