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Yahoo Finance Singapore • Sep 8, 2026
Bull of the Day: Marathon Petroleum (MPC)

Marathon Petroleum (MPC) has been identified as a "Strong Buy" due to an anticipated 341% year-over-year earnings growth, driven by record-high crack spreads in the refining industry. The company reported strong Q2 2026 results, beating analyst expectations, and is returning significant cash to shareholders through repurchases and dividends. Despite a 125% increase in share price year-to-date, MPC remains undervalued with a low P/E ratio and strong Zacks Style Scores for Value, Momentum, and Gro

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Investing.com • Sep 8, 2026
Wells Fargo raises Veeva Systems stock price target on AI monetization potential

Wells Fargo has increased its price target for Veeva Systems (NYSE:VEEV) shares to $330 from $320, maintaining an Overweight rating, citing the company's strong potential for AI monetization. The firm believes Veeva's Falcon AI offers monetization paths through cost arbitrage and faster drug development, supported by robust company fundamentals like high gross profit margins and strong revenue growth. This upgrade follows a solid second-quarter fiscal 2027 performance, with other firms also rais

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www.foreignpolicyjournal.com • Sep 8, 2026
Jim Cramer Backs Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) While Target (NYSE: TGT) CEO Drives Surprising Retail Revival

Jim Cramer has endorsed Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT), advising investors to "buy some Walmart and put it away," despite acknowledging that Target (NYSE: TGT) has seen a surprising retail revival under its new CEO who energized the company with price cuts. While Walmart reported a 5.9% increase in revenue for Q2 2027, its U.S. comparable sales growth was the weakest in six years, raising concerns. In contrast, Target's Q2 net sales increased by 5.3% with strong comparable sales growth, driven by price r

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Investing.com Canada • Sep 8, 2026
TD Cowen reiterates Boston Scientific stock Buy rating after cyber recovery

TD Cowen has reiterated its Buy rating and $56.00 price target for Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) after the medical device company reported substantial recovery from a recent cybersecurity incident. Distribution networks are largely restored, and key product shipments have resumed. Despite the operational recovery, 22 analysts have revised earnings downwards, highlighting ongoing financial impact assessments.

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MarketBeat • Sep 8, 2026
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Acquires New Shares in Essex Property Trust, Inc. $ESS

Virginia Retirement Systems acquired 107,012 shares of Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) worth approximately $31.2 million in the second quarter, increasing institutional ownership to 96.51%. Essex Property Trust reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and provided positive guidance for the third quarter and full year 2026. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $2.59 per share, representing a 3.7% yield, while analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating

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MarketBeat • Sep 8, 2026
VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Invests $34.24 Million in eBay Inc. $EBAY

Virginia Retirement Systems recently invested $34.24 million in eBay Inc. by acquiring 306,408 shares, highlighting institutional interest in the e-commerce giant. Other major institutional investors like California State Teachers Retirement System and BlackRock Inc. also hold significant stakes. eBay reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, with EPS of $1.60 and revenue of $3.13 billion, while maintaining a "Hold" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $117.24

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MarketBeat • Sep 8, 2026
Wellington Management Group LLP Has $15.15 Million Stock Holdings in Invesco Ltd. $IVZ

Wellington Management Group LLP significantly increased its stake in Invesco Ltd. by 127.7% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 574,267 shares valued at $15.15 million. This comes as Invesco exceeded analyst expectations with its recent quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share and a 20.5% revenue increase year-over-year. Despite a "Hold" consensus rating from analysts, Invesco also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.215 per share.

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MarketBeat • Sep 8, 2026
11,720 Shares in AutoZone, Inc. $AZO Acquired by VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al

Virginia Retirement Systems recently acquired 11,720 shares of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) for approximately $37.5 million, highlighting institutional confidence in the automotive parts retailer. This acquisition contributes to institutional investors collectively owning 92.74% of the company. AutoZone's board also authorized a $1.5 billion stock buyback, signaling that management believes its shares are undervalued.

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MarketBeat • Sep 8, 2026
528,610 Shares in Netflix, Inc. $NFLX Purchased by VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al recently purchased 528,610 shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) worth approximately $37.7 million, contributing to institutional investors owning 80.93% of the company. Despite recent insider share sales by CEOs to cover tax obligations and a quarterly revenue miss, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus price target of $96.65. The article highlights both positive and negative sentiments affecting Netflix, including Bill Ackman's investment,

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