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Speculative Call Buying Activity in Verizon Communications (VZ) Amid Continuing Industry M&A Chatter -Susquehanna

September 20, 2017 2:10 PM EDT

Susquehanna options strategist Alison Edwards notes call buying activity in Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), as an opening investor purchased 10,000 Jun 52.5 Calls for $1.21, amid constant industry M&A chatter, most recently the TMUS/S deal.

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Best Buy (BBY) PT Lowered to $57 at UBS Following Investor Meetings; 'Shares are Fairly Valued at Current Levels'

September 20, 2017 9:58 AM EDT

UBS lowered its price target on Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) to $57.00 (from $60.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating, following investor meetings.

Analyst Michael Lasser notes a cautious outlook following investor meetings, as management's commentary centered on "evolutionary & expansionary" initiatives to achieve 2% annual sales growth with company moving forward in its transformation.

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Jefferies Remains Sidelined on Best Buy (BBY); Reiterates $60 Price Target

September 20, 2017 7:48 AM EDT

Jefferies reiterated a Hold rating and $60.00 price target on Best Buy (NYSE: BBY). BBY is entering another investment spending period, which is focused on services, and aims to broaden its market opportunity and share, deepen customer relationships, and reduce revenue volatility from product... More

Nike (NKE) PT Lowered to $55 at Wells Fargo Following Athletic Apparel & Footwear Review; 'Several Areas of Concern Weighing on Indsutry'

September 19, 2017 7:48 AM EDT

Wells Fargo lowered its price target on Nike (NYSE: NKE) to $55.00 (from $56.00) while maintaining a Market Perform rating, following a review of the athletic apparel/footwear space.

Analyst Tom Nikic notes a cautious outlook on the company following a review of the athletic... More