US Stock Reports, Quotes and News
On Friday, Morgan Stanley raised its rating on Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) shares to Overweight from Equal-Weight, accompanied by an increase in the price target to $85 from $74. The firm\’s confidence in Shopify\’s growth durability is bolstered by the company\’s success in capturing more upmarket share and a disciplined approach to headcount management.
On Thursday, Needham & Company reaffirmed its buy rating on Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and maintained its price target on the stock at $205. The firm has increased its profit estimates for the e-commerce giant for fiscal year 2024 (FY24), citing a shareholder letter from CEO Andy Jassy, which indicated a focus on cost-cutting measures in Amazon\’s inbound fulfillment and inventory placement.
State Bank of India\’S business profile score of \’BBB-\’ is the highest among Indian banks, which the ratings agency said reflects SBI\’s ability to generate business consistently through the cycle while managing risk better than peer state banks.
On Friday, Jefferies maintained its hold rating on Tata Consultancy Services (NS:TCS), with a price target (PT) of Rs 4,030. The firm noted that TCS\’s fourth-quarter results surpassed expectations, but cautioned that persistent demand pressures cast a shadow over the growth outlook. Despite a strong deal pipeline, the management\’s conservative commentary, coupled with a continued reduction in headcount and a significant cut in subcontractor use, raised concerns regarding future growth prospects.