Energy (KMI, LNG, TRGP) and Aerospace & Defense (BAESY, EADSY, SAFRY) sectors lead with numerous strong buy ratings on Friday. Retail also shows strength on Thursday with new strong buys for WMT, HD, and AZO. However, semiconductor giant Intel (INTC) was downgraded to strong sell on Friday, indicating potential headwinds. Target (TGT) also received a strong sell on Thursday, suggesting selective caution in retail.
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