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Market Shifts: Ford Target Raised, F5 Cut Amid Cyber Concerns, Rio Tinto Flags Smelter Uncertainty
Stock Market Newsยท 2025-10-28 03:38
Analyst Revisions - Ford Motor Company (F) received a positive outlook revision from Daiwa Capital, raising its target price to $13 from $11, indicating increased confidence in the company's future performance [3][7] - F5 Inc. (FFIV) faced a significant downgrade from Piper Sandler, with its target price cut to $277 from $355 due to recent cybersecurity breaches [4][7] Operational Challenges - Rio Tinto (RIO) has indicated an uncertain future for its Tomago aluminium smelter in New South Wales, contemplating a potential cessation of operations due to high power prices and unsuccessful negotiations for a renewable power supply [5][7] - Similar concerns exist for Rio Tinto's Bell Bay aluminium smelter in Tasmania, which has been in negotiations for a renewable power supply for six years [5] Geopolitical Commentary - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi praised Donald Trump's past diplomatic efforts, highlighting his role as a peacemaker between Thailand and Cambodia [6][7]