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Throughout the last three months, 4 analysts have evaluated Entegris (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTG#NASDAQ">ENTG</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $126.5, a high estimate of $141.00, and a low estimate of $115.00. This current average represents a 9.8% decrease from the previous average price target of $140.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745236843_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Entegris. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Harrison &#x7C;Seaport Global &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $115.00&#x7C;$150.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Aleksey Yefremov &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $130.00&#x7C;$141.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Charles Shi &#x7C;Needham &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $120.00&#x7C;$120.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Aleksey Yefremov &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $141.00&#x7C;$150.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Entegris. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Entegris compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Entegris's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Entegris's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Entegris</h2>
Entegris Inc is a supplier of materials and process solutions for the semiconductor and other high-technology industries. The company's reportable segments include The Materials Solutions segment which provides materials-based solutions, such as chemical vapor and atomic layer deposition materials, chemical mechanical planarization slurries and pads, ion implantation specialty gases, formulated etch and clean materials, and other specialty materials. The Advanced Purity Solutions segment offers filtration, purification and contamination-control solutions that improve customers' yield, device reliability and cost by ensuring the purity of critical liquid chemistries and gases and the cleanliness of wafers and other substrates.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Entegris's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Entegris showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 4.62% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Entegris's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 12.03%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 2.81%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Entegris's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.21% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Entegris's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.1, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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What 4 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Entegris

Analysts' ratings for SL Green Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLG#NYSE">SLG</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 9 analysts.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for SL Green Realty, presenting an average target of $68.11, a high estimate of $76.00, and a low estimate of $55.00. This current average has decreased by 7.96% from the previous average price target of $74.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745236820_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive SL Green Realty. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alexander Goldfarb &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $72.00&#x7C;$90.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Peter Abramowitz &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $58.00&#x7C;- &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Steve Sakwa &#x7C;Evercore ISI Group &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $73.00&#x7C;$74.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ronald Josey &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $55.00&#x7C;$52.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Nicholas Yulico &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $75.00&#x7C;$81.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Blaine Heck &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $69.00&#x7C;$76.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Anthony Powell &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $76.00&#x7C;$78.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;James Feldman &#x7C;B of A Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $73.00&#x7C;$80.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Lewis &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $62.00&#x7C;$61.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to SL Green Realty. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of SL Green Realty compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for SL Green Realty's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of SL Green Realty's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind SL Green Realty</h2>
SL Green Realty is one of the largest Manhattan property owners and landlords, with interest in around 32 million square feet of wholly owned and joint-venture office space. The company has additional property exposure through its limited portfolio of well-located retail space. It operates as a real estate investment trust.
<h3>SL Green Realty: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Challenges: SL Green Realty's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.45%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Real Estate sector.
Net Margin: SL Green Realty's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -8.79%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): SL Green Realty's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of -0.57%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of -0.19%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: SL Green Realty's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.71. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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What Analysts Are Saying About SL Green Realty Stock

U.S. stocks settled mostly lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 500 points during the session. The 30-stock index recorded losses for the third day, while all three major indices closed the holiday-shortened trading week on a lower note.
Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst&#8217;s opinion to trust.
Benzinga&#8217;s Analyst Ratings API is a collection of the highest-quality stock ratings curated by the Benzinga news desk via direct partnerships with major sell-side banks. Benzinga displays overnight ratings changes on a daily basis three hours prior to the U.S. equity market opening. Data specialists at investment dashboard provider Toggle.ai recently uncovered that the analyst insights Benzinga Pro subscribers and Benzinga readers regularly receive can successfully be used as trading indicators to outperform the stock market.
Top Analyst Picks: Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. One of the ways traders can sort through Benzinga&#8217;s extensive database of analyst ratings is by analyst accuracy. Here&#8217;s a look at the most recent stock picks from each of the five most accurate Wall Street analysts, according to Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock</a> Ratings.
Analyst: Zachary Fadem
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Wells Fargo</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 84%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Overweight rating on O&#8217;Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>) and increased the price target from $1,425 to $1,550 on April 16. This analyst sees around 12% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: O&#8217;Reilly Automotive will release first quarter results on Wednesday, April 23.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Eric Ross
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: JMP Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 84%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Market Outperform rating on Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRR#NASDAQ">RRR</a>) and cut the price target from $59 to $55 on April 17. This analyst sees around 35% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: Red Rock Resorts will release financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, May 1.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Mark Hughes 
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 84%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on Brown &amp; Brown, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) and raised the price target from $118 to $138 on April 15. This analyst sees around 18% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: Brown &amp; Brown will release its first-quarter earnings on Monday, April 28, after the close of the market.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Patrick Brown
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Raymond James</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 83%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Reiterated an Outperform rating on CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>) and cut the price target from $34 to $33 on April 17. This analyst sees around 19% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 16, CSX reported quarterly GAAP earnings of 34 cents per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 37 cents.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Paul Newsome
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Piper Sandler</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 83%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Initiated coverage on Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOW#NYSE">BOW</a>) with an Overweight rating and a price target of $44 on April 16. This analyst sees around 9% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: Bowhead Specialty Holdings will release financial results for the first quarter before the market opens on Tuesday, May 6.</li>
</ul>
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5 Stock Picks Last Week From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

President Donald Trump is on a self-declared mission to restore the U.S. to its prior place of prominence – and he may accomplish exactly that. At the same time, it's fair to point out that his policies (particularly regarding international trade) have rattled world leaders and business executives alike. Thanks to directives like his<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44892226/trump-blasts-non-tariff-cheating-backs-tariffs-and-calls-himself-greatest-friend-of-american-capitalism"> Liberation Day tariffs</a>, the new paradigm presents both significant risks and rewards.
On the optimistic side, the market – particularly the financial sector – has proven to be more resilient than some naysayers have expected. Perhaps most conspicuously, shares of JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) have been on a rebound following their early April trough. Much of the enthusiasm came courtesy of the big bank's first-quarter earnings report, where it<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44769110/wall-street-rebounds-jpmorgan-jumps-on-strong-q1-earnings-whats-driving-markets-friday"> topped bottom-line estimates</a> and delivered upbeat guidance.
Another potentially positive catalyst for the financial ecosystem is the Trump administration's<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43701025/analyst-optimistic-about-banks-trumps-pro-business-agenda-should-drive-customer-acitivity"> deregulatory agenda</a>. Earlier this year, Bank of America analyst Ebrahim H. Poonawala stated that multiple executives across several banks agreed that looser regulations will lead to financial teams freeing up the bandwidth to pursue growth opportunities rather than deal with compliance-related matters. Effectively, the White House may succeed in unlocking trapped efficiencies.
Moreover, President Trump, prior to his inauguration, proposed policies that could<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42027218/could-trumps-housing-plans-reshape-the-real-estate-market"> reboot the housing market</a>. In particular, his plans to cut federal construction regulations, utilize federal land for housing and reduce energy costs might contribute to lowering the cost of housing. In turn, increased mortgage activity may help bolster the banking industry.
At the same time, not everything is so straightforward, especially with the Trump administration. For example, the president's focus on deporting immigrants in large numbers and reducing housing assistance could be inflationary. That may impede the real estate market, thus reducing demand for mortgages.
As for the health of the banks themselves, it's fair to point out that despite JPM stock's recent rally, it's still down for the year. The same goes for its peers in the so-called Big Four. In fact, at the time of writing, with a year-to-date loss of 3.23%, JPMorgan Chase is the best-performing bank of the majors. That's not exactly the biggest confidence booster.
Plus, it's the big banks – the institutions that have their fingers on the global economy's pulse – that have been<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/44717888/jpmorgan-jamie-dimon-warns-recession-now-likely-outcome"> sounding the alarm regarding recession risks</a>. In other words, while there may be legitimate signs of optimism, the overall mood is quite somber.
The Direxion ETFs: Nevertheless, because of the conflicting views in the financial arena and the market as a whole, traders who wish to speculate can do so with Direxion's ultra-leveraged exchange-traded funds. For the optimists, the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAS#NYSE">FAS</a>) provides a medium for those with maximum upside conviction. On the other end, the pessimists can consider the Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAZ#NYSE">FAZ</a>).
Both ETFs track the performance (or inverse performance) of the Financial Select Sector Index. Of course, given that these are 300%-leveraged instruments, traders must exercise extreme caution and discretion before participating. While the gains can come fast and furious, so can the losses.
Primarily, the purpose of the FAS and FAZ ETFs is to deliver a convenient mechanism for speculation. With 3X funds, traders can sidestep the options market for their leveraged or short wagers. ETF shares (or units) trade much like a standard publicly traded security.
Aside from the extreme market risk, though, prospective participants should note that leveraged and inverse ETFs – especially the 3X variety – should never be held for a period longer than one day. Structurally, the reason is volatility erosion, with returns likely to deviate from expectations due to the daily compounding effect.
The FAS ETF: While experiencing bouts of promise, the performance of the FAS ETF has been largely dour, with the ultra-leveraged fund losing more than 18% value since the January opener.
<ul>
<li>From a discrete-event analysis point of view, the FAS ETF has printed a "4-6" sequence in the past 10 weeks: four up weeks, six down weeks. Statistically, the 4-6 sequence yields a next-week upside probability of 54.32%.</li>
<li>On the weekly chart, FAS bounced off its 200-day moving average, lending support to the idea that the bulls may have a shot at moving the needle forward.</li>
</ul>
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The FAZ ETF: Neither the FAS nor the FAZ is a decisive winner at this juncture. Still, the FAZ ETF is down less than 1% on a year-to-date basis, making it relatively victorious.
<ul>
<li>From the perspective of discrete-event analysis, the FAZ ETF has printed a "6-4" sequence in the past 10 weeks; six weeks up, four weeks down. Statistically, though, the 6-4 sequence yields a next-week downside probability of 57.58%.</li>
<li>On the weekly chart, the 50-day moving average has consistently imposed upside resistance against the ultra-bear fund. Therefore, speculators should exercise prudence.</li>
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Seaport Global analyst Michael Harrison maintains Entegris (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTG#NASDAQ">ENTG</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $150 to $115.

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Seaport Global Maintains Buy on Entegris, Lowers Price Target to $115

D. Boral Capital analyst Jesse Sobelson maintains New Horizon Aircraft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOVR#NASDAQ">HOVR</a>) with a Buy and maintains $2 price target.

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D. Boral Capital Maintains Buy on New Horizon Aircraft, Maintains $2 Price Target

Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Goldfarb maintains SL Green Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLG#NYSE">SLG</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $90 to $72.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on SL Green Realty, Lowers Price Target to $72

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Baird analyst Jonathan Komp upgraded the rating for Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WWW#NYSE">WWW</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and maintained the price target of $15. Wolverine World Wide shares closed at $10.79 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WWW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kelly Motta upgraded F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNB#NYSE">FNB</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and maintained the price target of $16.5. FNB shares closed at $12.61 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FNB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Timothy Coffey upgraded the rating for Banner Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANR#NASDAQ">BANR</a>) from Neutral to Buy. Banner shares closed at $60.49 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BANR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Loop Capital analyst Laura Champine upgraded Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $25 price target. Norwegian Cruise Line shares closed at $16.38 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NCLH/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Seaport Global analyst Michael Harrison upgraded Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOSP#NASDAQ">IOSP</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $155 price target. Innospec shares closed at $85.92 on Thursday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IOSP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Seaport Global analyst Michael Harrison upgrades Ecolab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announces $290 price target.

Seaport Global Upgrades Ecolab to Buy, Announces $290 Price Target

Piper Sandler analyst Brad Milsaps maintains Texas Capital Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBI#NASDAQ">TCBI</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $84 to $74.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Texas Capital Bancshares, Lowers Price Target to $74

Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintains Netflix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $1494 to $1514.

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Rosenblatt Maintains Buy on Netflix, Raises Price Target to $1514

Simulations Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLP#NASDAQ">SLP</a>) ("Simulations Plus"), a leading provider of cheminformatics, biosimulation, simulation-enabled performance and intelligence solutions, and medical communications to the biopharma industry, today announced its support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recently announced roadmap for reducing animal testing through the use of new approach methodologies (NAMs). Simulations Plus has long provided the industry-leading software and consulting service expertise to successfully implement the FDA roadmap.

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Piper Sandler analyst Scott Siefers maintains Truist Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $45 to $41.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Truist Finl, Lowers Price Target to $41

XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) has kicked off the week with a 4% gain, following the strong start of other major cryptocurrencies.
Traders and analysts say the recent sideways action could soon give way to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/ripple-xrp-price-prediction">significant bullish breakout</a>.
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<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2.12</td>
<td>$123.9 billion</td>
<td>+3.7%&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;-1.5%</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$86,903.25</td>
<td>$1.72 trillion</td>
<td>+3.3%&nbsp;</td>
<td>+2.5%&nbsp;</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$1,625.29</td>
<td>$196.3 billion</td>
<td>+3.2%&nbsp;</td>
<td>-3.5%&nbsp;</td>
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Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez flagged a volatility squeeze on XRP's 4-hour Bollinger Bands, indicating that a major price move is imminent.
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Pseudonymous trader Captain Faibik <a href="https://x.com/CryptoFaibik/status/1914219952027877763">echoed</a> the sentiment, suggesting now is the time to accumulate XRP ahead of what he expects to be an "explosive" rally. His midterm price target is at $5.
Pseudonymous trader Dark Defender <a href="https://x.com/DefendDark/status/1914214815188340855">pointed to</a> XRP nearing the end of its consolidation phase, with momentum building inside a tightening range. 
Defender sees XRP's bullish structure is intact as the overall crypto markets are charged up as never before. He marks key resistance levels to watch: $2.222 and $2.75. The support levels are $1.88 and $1.60.
Statistics: According to Coinglass, XRP open interest has climbed by 3.9% to $3.3 billion, while derivatives volume spiked 57.3% in the past 24 hours — a strong signal of renewed trader engagement.
Liquidations over the same period hit $4.12 million, with $2.7 million in short liquidations, suggesting some traders may be bracing for an unexpected breakout.
Community News: On April 18, HashKey Capital <a href="https://x.com/HashKey_Capital/status/1913088161229795328">announced</a> Asia's first XRP Tracker Fund, with Ripple stepping in as the anchor investor. 
The move marks a new phase of institutional adoption for XRP, expanding regulated access to the token.
Following similar funds for Bitcoin and Ethereum, this is HashKey's third tracker product, designed to give professional investors exposure without the challenges of custody or direct trading.
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Seaport Global analyst Michael Harrison upgrades Innospec (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOSP#NASDAQ">IOSP</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announces $155 price target.

Seaport Global Upgrades Innospec to Buy, Announces $155 Price Target

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Capital One and Discover shares are trading higher after the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved their proposed merger.

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A growing number of cryptocurrency companies are preparing to enter the U.S. banking system, propelled by a policy shift under President Donald Trump aimed at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42644568/institutional-crypto-adoption-for-real-this-time-says-messari">integrating digital assets into mainstream finance</a>.
What Happened: Firms like Circle (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) and BitGo are planning to apply for bank charters, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/crypto-knocks-on-the-door-of-a-banking-world-that-shut-it-out-082b3968">reported</a>, quoting sources.
Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and Paxos are also exploring regulatory approvals to operate with similar authority. 
These developments follow the Trump administration's commitment to establishing the U.S. as a global leader in digital assets, including through new legislation targeting stablecoin oversight.
Recent bills moving through Congress propose a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/44516699/u-s-congress-advances-stablecoin-regulation-with-the-introduction-of-the-stable-act">regulatory framework for stablecoins</a>, mandating that issuers secure banking licenses or charters.
These digital tokens, typically pegged to fiat currencies, are used as a bridge between volatile cryptocurrencies and traditional money.
Some crypto firms are aiming for national trust bank or industrial bank charters that are essentially licenses that would allow them to hold customer deposits or issue loans. 
Others are seeking limited permissions specifically for issuing stablecoins.
BitGo, a crypto custody firm and reserve manager for the Trump family's stablecoin project USD1, is nearing the submission of its bank charter application, according to individuals familiar with its plans.
Anchorage Digital, currently the only federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., has invested tens of millions of dollars to meet regulatory standards. 
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CEO Nathan McCauley acknowledged the operational challenges, saying, "It has not been easy," but emphasized the importance of intertwining full regulatory compliance with the crypto sector.
Anchorage recently became a custodian for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>) and partnered with Cantor Fitzgerald and Copper on a $2 billion bitcoin-backed lending initiative. 
Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>), the world's largest stablecoin by market cap at $145 billion, is a major Cantor client.
This integration marks a reversal from two years ago when the collapses of crypto firms and banks like Silvergate and Signature led to a regulatory clampdown, forcing traditional financial institutions to distance themselves from the crypto sector.
Why It Matters: Trump's return to office has changed the tone.
Regulations that once required banks to seek explicit approval before offering crypto services have been softened, and new federal guidance on bank-crypto relationships is expected later this year.
Legacy financial institutions are adjusting course. 
Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) CEO Brian Moynihan said in February the bank is prepared to issue a stablecoin once legal clarity is established. 
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USB#NYSE">USB</a>) has also resumed crypto custody services via a partnership with NYDIG.
International banks are taking note. 
A consortium including Deutsche Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DB#NYSE">DB</a>) and Standard Chartered (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCBFF#OTC">SCBFF</a>) is exploring expansion into the U.S. crypto market. Deutsche Bank declined to comment, and Standard Chartered did not respond.
However, caution persists in some corners. 
KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>) CEO Chris Gorman noted potential competitive threats from crypto and cited regulatory concerns, particularly around transparency and anti-money laundering enforcement. "It's hard to trace," he said.
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Needham Reiterates Buy on Archer Aviation, Maintains $13 Price Target

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