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MarketBeat • Oct 5, 2026
Violich Capital Management Inc. Decreases Stock Holdings in Oracle Corporation $ORCL

Violich Capital Management Inc. reduced its stake in Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) by 10.8% in the third quarter, selling 19,100 shares but still holding 158,203 shares valued at $21.7 million. Despite this decrease, other institutional investors have recently increased their Oracle holdings. The article also highlights Oracle's strong quarterly earnings, its AI and cloud expansion opportunities, and ongoing concerns about power supply, capital spending, and debt levels that could affect its AI

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AD HOC NEWS • Oct 5, 2026
KeyCorp stock heads toward earnings after 8 percent growth in 1H26

KeyCorp stock reached USD 20.08 on October 2, 2026, after reporting an 8% revenue growth to USD 3.917 billion in the first half of 2026. The company is set to release its third-quarter results on October 20, 2026. Despite a recent target cut by JPMorgan, the consensus among analysts remains a Moderate Buy, with an average target price of USD 24.79.

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AD HOC NEWS • Oct 5, 2026
CDP stock gained 0.90 percent on October 2 before Q3 results

COPT Defense Properties (CDP) stock increased by 0.90 percent to USD 33.57 on October 2, ahead of its Q3 2026 earnings release scheduled for October 29. The company's Q2 revenue beat consensus, and diluted EPS exceeded expectations. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with a 12-month target price of USD 37.38, indicating potential upside.

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Simply Wall Street • Oct 5, 2026
Don't Race Out To Buy Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) Just Because It's Going Ex-Dividend

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is approaching its ex-dividend date of October 9th, with a dividend payment of US$0.7075 per share, resulting in a trailing yield of 6.2%. While the dividend appears sustainable, covered by 73% of profits and 58% of free cash flow, the company has shown flat earnings growth over the past five years. This lack of earnings growth, despite a consistent dividend, suggests potential sub-optimal outcomes for dividend-focused investors.

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AD HOC NEWS • Oct 5, 2026
Bernstein raises target for 3M stock from USD 145.00 to USD 171.00

Bernstein has raised its price target for 3M (MMM) stock from $145.00 to $171.00 and upgraded its rating from Underperform to Market Perform. This adjustment follows a reevaluation of 3M's research and development organization, with Bernstein noting structural improvements in product commercialization and increasing its long-term organic growth assumption. The article also provides a financial overview of 3M's second quarter 2026 results and current stock performance.

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Investing.com • Oct 5, 2026
Wells Fargo cuts McDonald’s stock price target on franchisee deal concerns

Wells Fargo has lowered its price target for McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) stock from $300 to $270, citing concerns about the company's pricing and value strategy, particularly following its "Accelerating the Arches Day" presentation. The firm also adjusted its earnings per share estimates for 2026-2028 downwards, expecting headwinds from McDonald's NEXT initiative to peak in fiscal 2030. McDonald's stock has seen a 24% decline year-to-date, contrasting with a 13% gain in the S&P 500, with several other

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AD HOC NEWS • Oct 5, 2026
Wells Fargo sets USD 122 target for Blackstone stock

Wells Fargo has initiated coverage on Blackstone Inc. (BX) with a "Hold" rating and a price target of USD 122.00, according to Investing.com. This target is lower than the broader average target of USD 142.82 for Blackstone, which recently reported strong second-quarter revenues of USD 5.04 billion, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. The report also notes Blackstone's current stock performance in both US and German markets ahead of its next earnings call on October 15, 2026.

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Investing.com Canada • Oct 5, 2026
Wells Fargo cuts McDonald’s stock price target on franchisee deal concerns

Wells Fargo has lowered its price target for McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) to $270 from $300, while maintaining an Overweight rating, due to concerns about the company's pricing and value strategy following its recent Accelerating the Arches Day presentation. The firm also reduced its earnings per share estimates for 2026-2028, anticipating that its "NEXT" initiative investments will lead to peak headwinds in fiscal 2030, benefiting franchisees more than shareholders. McDonald's stock has underperforme

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Yahoo Finance Singapore • Oct 5, 2026
Morgan Stanley bullish on Continental as tyre margins and cash returns rise

Morgan Stanley has upgraded Continental to "overweight" with a raised price target of €78, citing improved tyre margins and strong cash returns following the planned sale of its ContiTech business. The brokerage expects Continental's valuation gap with peers like Michelin to narrow as it becomes a more focused tyre company, projecting significant earnings growth and a substantial return of capital to shareholders. Key drivers for margin improvement include a higher share of premium tyres, increa

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