Group 1 - United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) is considered one of the best beaten down stocks to buy according to hedge funds, despite a price target reduction from $92 to $86 by Stephens analyst Reed Seay, who maintains an "Equal Weight" rating [1] - The company is winding down its volumes from Amazon, which is expected to continue to pressure small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and B2B customers due to macroeconomic headwinds [1] - UPS and American Express have announced an expanded agreement to support SMBs, offering exclusive savings on shipping options during the busy holiday season [2] Group 2 - River Road Asset Management's Q4 2024 investor letter indicates that while UPS is acknowledged as a potential investment, certain AI stocks are viewed as having greater upside potential and less downside risk [3] - The investment management company established five new positions and eliminated one position in its portfolio, with a notable increase in the industrials sector [3]