Market Overview - U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining for the fifth consecutive session as hopes for rate cuts increased and risk appetite returned across technology, cryptocurrency, and commodities [1] - Despite the recent gains, the Nasdaq recorded a nearly 2% loss for November, while the S&P 500 and Dow experienced slight gains during the same month [1] Analyst Insights - Benzinga's Analyst Ratings API provides high-quality stock ratings through partnerships with major sell-side banks, offering daily updates on ratings changes three hours before the U.S. equity market opens [3] - Analyst insights from Benzinga Pro subscribers have been identified as effective trading indicators that can outperform the stock market [3] Top Analyst Picks - The latest stock picks from top analysts include: - John Todaro from Citigroup maintained a Neutral rating on HP Inc (NYSE:HPQ) with a price target cut from $27 to $25, indicating a potential upside of around 3% [5] - An analyst from Citizens maintained a Market Outperform rating on Zscaler Inc (NASDAQ:ZS) with a price target of $355, suggesting a potential upside of approximately 43% [5] - An analyst from Truist Securities maintained a Hold rating on Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:ADI) and raised the price target from $249 to $258, expecting a decline of around 3% [5] - An analyst from Baird maintained a Neutral rating on Symbotic Inc (NASDAQ:SYM) and increased the price target from $55 to $58, anticipating a decline of about 29% [5] - An analyst from Needham maintained a Buy rating on Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) with a price target of $145, expecting a gain of around 16% [7]
5 Stock Picks Last Month From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts