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This represents a 30.4% upside from the current price of $16.1080. Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James Financial, Inc. from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating. They now have a $70.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 18.1% upside from the current price of $59.2570. Dyne Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DYN) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James Financial, Inc. from an "outperform" rating to a "strong-buy" rating. They now have a $35.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 159.5% upside from the current price of $13.4850. FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) was upgraded by analysts at Barclays PLC from an "equal weight" rating to an "overweight" rating. They now have a $49.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $43.00. This represents a 11.5% upside from the current price of $43.9290. Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating. They now have a $345.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $318.00. This represents a 10.9% upside from the current price of $310.9710. Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) was upgraded by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating. They now have a $65.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 13.9% upside from the current price of $57.0550. MarketAxess (NASDAQ:MKTX) was upgraded by analysts at Argus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a $212.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 10.7% upside from the current price of $191.5060. Okta (NASDAQ:OKTA) was upgraded by analysts at Truist Financial Corporation from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a $125.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $100.00. This represents a 36.0% upside from the current price of $91.9190. Olaplex (NASDAQ:OLPX) was upgraded by analysts at Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a $2.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $1.50. This represents a 27.8% upside from the current price of $1.5650. Toro (NYSE:TTC) was upgraded by analysts at Longbow Research from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a $100.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 20.2% upside from the current price of $83.1850. Toro (NYSE:TTC) was upgraded by analysts at DA Davidson from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a $93.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $76.00. This represents a 11.8% upside from the current price of $83.1850. Venture Global (NYSE:VG) was upgraded by analysts at UBS Group AG from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a $18.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 34.6% upside from the current price of $13.37. 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Or if you missed the boat on Nvidia, this is a rare second chance to target tremendous profit potential as AI data centers spring up in every corner of the world.   Get my full take on this exciting play right here… Analysts' New Coverage Ambiq Micro (NYSE:AMBQ) is now covered by analysts at UBS Group AG. They set a "neutral" rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 4.2% upside from the current price of $38.40. Ambiq Micro (NYSE:AMBQ) is now covered by analysts at Needham & Company LLC. They set a "buy" rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 25.0% upside from the current price of $38.40. Ambiq Micro (NYSE:AMBQ) is now covered by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus. They set a "buy" rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 17.2% upside from the current price of $38.40. Ambiq Micro (NYSE:AMBQ) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Corporation. They set a "neutral" rating and a $42.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 9.4% upside from the current price of $38.40. argenex (NASDAQ:ARGX) is now covered by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada. They set an "outperform" rating and a $850.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 22.3% upside from the current price of $694.7320. Crescent Biopharma (NASDAQ:CBIO) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They set a "buy" rating and a $26.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 68.9% upside from the current price of $15.39. Civitas Resources (NYSE:CIVI) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set a "market perform" rating on the stock.The current price is $34.2470. Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.The current price is $9.3150. Journey Medical (NASDAQ:DERM) is now covered by analysts at HC Wainwright. They set a "buy" rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 75.4% upside from the current price of $7.41. Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.The current price is $35.2460. Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.The current price is $143.9320. Figma (NYSE:FIG) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.The current price is $74.00. Figma (NYSE:FIG) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $82.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 10.8% upside from the current price of $74.00. Figma (NYSE:FIG) is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set a "neutral" rating and a $65.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 12.2% downside from the current price of $74.00. Figma (NYSE:FIG) is now covered by analysts at Wolfe Research. They set a "peer perform" rating on the stock.The current price is $74.00. Figma (NYSE:FIG) is now covered by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They set a "neutral" rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 35.1% downside from the current price of $74.00. Figma (NYSE:FIG) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $80.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 8.1% upside from the current price of $74.00. Figma (NYSE:FIG) is now covered by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada. They set a "sector perform" rating and a $75.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 1.4% upside from the current price of $74.00. Figma (NYSE:FIG) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Corporation. They set a "buy" rating and a $85.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 14.9% upside from the current price of $74.00. Gulfport Energy (NYSE:GPOR) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.The current price is $169.57. Gates Industrial (NYSE:GTES) is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set an "overweight" rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 35.7% upside from the current price of $25.80. Immunocore (NASDAQ:IMCR) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They set a "buy" rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 46.1% upside from the current price of $32.8450. Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.The current price is $24.2910. Mirion Technologies (NYSE:MIR) is now covered by analysts at Northland Securities. They set an "outperform" rating and a $26.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 23.6% upside from the current price of $21.0350. Mach Natural Resources (NYSE:MNR) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.The current price is $13.9050. Merus (NASDAQ:MRUS) is now covered by analysts at Alliance Global Partners. They set a "buy" rating and a $90.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 34.3% upside from the current price of $67.0050. Matador Resources (NYSE:MTDR) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.The current price is $48.8470. NewAmsterdam Pharma (NASDAQ:NAMS) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They set an "overweight" rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 77.6% upside from the current price of $25.34. Northern Oil and Gas (NYSE:NOG) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.The current price is $25.3650. OneMain (NYSE:OMF) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $600.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 895.5% upside from the current price of $60.27. PennyMac Financial Services (NYSE:PFSI) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They set an "overweight" rating and a $115.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 5.7% upside from the current price of $108.8250. PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:PMT) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 5.8% upside from the current price of $12.2830. Permian Resources (NYSE:PR) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.The current price is $13.9960. Shoulder Innovations (NYSE:SI) is now covered by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They set a "buy" rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 51.2% upside from the current price of $13.23. Shoulder Innovations (NYSE:SI) is now covered by analysts at Piper Sandler. They set an "overweight" rating and a $18.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 36.1% upside from the current price of $13.23. Shoulder Innovations (NYSE:SI) is now covered by analysts at BTIG Research. They set a "buy" rating and a $23.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 73.8% upside from the current price of $13.23. Shoulder Innovations (NYSE:SI) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They set a "buy" rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 43.6% upside from the current price of $13.23. SLM (NASDAQ:SLM) is now covered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company. They set an "overweight" rating and a $38.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 20.9% upside from the current price of $31.4220. Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.The current price is $39.2950. Viridian Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VRDN) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They set a "buy" rating and a $44.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 125.2% upside from the current price of $19.5360. Zai Lab (NASDAQ:ZLAB) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They set a "buy" rating and a $52.00 price target on the stock. This represents a 48.7% upside from the current price of $34.96. 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