Energy leads the charge with 4 stocks (CVX, HAL, HP, OKE) recently rated strong buy on Friday. Large-cap technology and transportation also gain significant momentum with key upgrades for ARM, MA, and UNP through Thursday. High target prices for CVX at $242 suggest strong upside potential. However, notable downgrades for SMCI and BMO signal selective caution in the hardware and banking sectors.
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