Energy leads the charge with 4 stocks (CVX, HAL, HP, OKE) recently rated strong buy on Friday. Large-cap giants also gained momentum with significant upgrades for ARM, MA, and MDB. Average target price upside of 18% suggests continued sector strength. However, a massive wave of software downgrades on Monday, including SMCI, GTLB, and NTNX, signals immediate caution for busy growth-heavy portfolios.
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