Calls of the Day: Wynn, Cummins, Boston Scientific, Applovin and Monster Beverage

Group 1: Gaming Industry Insights - Goldman Sachs anticipates another challenging quarter for Las Vegas, maintaining Las Vegas Sands as their top pick with a price target of $80, while lowering Wynn's target from $148 to $140, but still reiterating a buy rating for Wynn [1][2] - The decline in Las Vegas's performance is attributed to difficult comparisons post-pandemic, raising questions about whether the downturn is cyclical or secular [2] - Wynn's potential is linked to its Macau exposure and the upcoming Dubai Resort, expected to open within a year, which could significantly boost earnings [3] Group 2: Company Performance and Ratings - Cummins has been downgraded to "peer perform" from "outperform" due to a valuation downgrade despite expected strong earnings growth over the next two years [5] - The industrial sector, including Cummins, is noted for strong performance, with a focus on power generation business contributing to its momentum [6] - Boston Scientific has been underperforming recently, along with other medical device companies, indicating pressure in the sector [7] Group 3: Consumer Staples Sector - Morgan Stanley has reiterated an overweight rating for Monster Beverage, raising its target from $87 to $296, highlighting a positive outlook for consumer staples [9] - The consumer staples sector is viewed favorably, with Monster, Walmart, and Costco identified as key names that could drive growth in 2026 [10]