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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Wells Fargo lowered its price target on Lululemon stock, while Trump-era tariffs continue to benefit certain AI stocks.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Cardinal Health spoke at a Baird event on September 19, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Baird surveyed marine retailers in North America on September 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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Baird upgraded the stock rating of Deere & Company on August 31, 2026, based on the agricultural outlook.Some support5 reports
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Baird analyst provided ratings and targets for heavy machinery companies, noting market rivalry.Some support1 report
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Market strategist comments on the performance of tech companies Baird and Dell Technologies.Some support3 reports
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Baird reports slashed price targets for Edison International and an upgrade for AGCO.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Carey Smith, CEO of Parsons, confirmed that Baird had inquired about the impact of federal legislation on the company.Some support5 reports
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Baird bought a new position in Starbucks stock.Some support2 reports
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Corporate stocks, including AstraZeneca and CMG, reacted to analyst ratings and U.S. Treasury buyback plans.Some support2 reports
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Peter Wilson shared results from Howells and Baird Inc., an engineering firm based in Salem.Some support1 report
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Multiple financial institutions, including Wells Fargo, Baird, Mizuho, and Benchmark, issued positive investment ratings and price target increases for Cadence Design Systems.Some support1 report
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S&P Global provided market data on Fervo Energy, and Baird lowered its price target for the stock.Some support1 report
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Market trends show a shift from Bitcoin's obsession with Silicon Valley to AI, with Baird analysts commenting on the market while Trump's re-election influences sentiment.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Baird travels to Nigeria to meet with a counterpart, while the Nigeria Labour Congress calls for the implementation of a minimum wage.Some support1 report
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Baird analysts questioned Tecnoglass management regarding tariff impacts, involving Santiago Giraldo and Julio Romero.Some support2 reports
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V2X, Inc. won an $87 million contract from the U.S. Navy and saw increased investment from Baird and Boston Partners.Some support1 report
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Baird and Goldman Sachs analysts questioned Carlisle Companies regarding its product positioning and overall strategy.Some support1 report
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Baird initiated coverage of Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. with an Outperform rating and price target on August 4, 2026.Some support1 report
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Baird analysts questioned Q1 results of Douglas Dynamics regarding capacity expansion in Henderson.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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UBS lowered price forecasts, Baird cut forecasts, and Goldman Sachs reduced forecasts following Q2 results. Meta is a top holding in Capital Group ETFs.Some support1 report
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Baird raised its price target for Expedia Group amid travel cancellations caused by the Middle East conflict.Some support1 report
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Baird upgraded Werner Enterprises to outperform, and Deutsche Bank upgraded Garrett Motion to buy.Some support1 report
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Baird cut its recommendation on Caterpillar Inc. on July 29, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Financial news from June 27, 2025, includes Nike's Q4 sales rebound path, Baird initiating coverage of Emcor with Outperform, and Baird downgrading JPMorgan.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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Market gains helped offset declines in chip stocks, accompanied by analyst commentary regarding market value and GDP.Some support1 report
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Baird raised its price target on Mastercard stock, citing impacts on the payments landscape.Some support1 report
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Baird initiated coverage of Vertiv with an Outperform rating on July 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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Baird lifted its price target for Visa Inc. on July 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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LPL and Baird are currently competing against each other in the market for experienced financial advisors.Some support1 report
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Verra Mobility secured a multi-year speed safety camera contract in Los Angeles, but analysts downgraded its stock following a major customer termination.Some support2 reports
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Analyst firm reaffirmed outperform rating for Bloom Energy and filed 13F regarding institutional share acquisitions.Some support2 reports
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Baird initiated coverage on Cohu stock with buy rating.Some support2 reports
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An analyst based in Louisville discusses how a chip surge is offsetting Middle East conflict fears, involving Baird and Micron Technology.Some support2 reports
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Baird downgraded Rambus Inc. stock on July 5, 2026.Some support1 report
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Baird reaffirmed its Buy rating on MasTec stock on July 4, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Baird upgraded its price target following benefits derived from AI integration in the clinical trial market, impacting IQVIA Holdings.Some support2 reports
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Benoit and Brendan Hanley announced funding for new equipment and are submitting applications in Dawson City.Some support1 report
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Baird raised its price recommendation for Korn Ferry stock on June 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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Voyager Therapeutics participated in a conference in Boston, MA, on August 26, 2025, involving Baird and programs derived from the TRACER AAV platform.Some support2 reports
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An IPO is underway with book runners including Bank of America, Baird, and RBC Capital Markets. Separately, AADX is providing support for SpaceX's reusable landing systems.Some support1 report
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Multiple financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and UBS, assigned bullish ratings and raised price targets for a stock.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Baird downgraded Truist Financial Corp's stock to Neutral from Outperform on June 27, 2026, while accelerating capital return potential.Some support1 report
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Analyst firms adjusted price targets for several companies, including CarMax, OLIN, Hamilton Lane, and GoDaddy.Some support2 reports
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Financial institutions, including Baird, Wells Fargo, and TD Cowen, inquired about China's economic outlook, stimulus effectiveness, and tariff concerns.Speculative2 reports1 development inside
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Invesco and Baird provided market commentary on NASDAQ companies' trends regarding earnings reinvestment and dividend shifts.Some support3 reports
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Baird raised price recommendation on ABM Industries Incorporated shares.Some support1 report
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Baird and Houlihan Lokey are jointly acting as bookrunners/co-managers and underwriters for the ITG IPO.Some support5 reports
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Analyst updates recalibrate fair value assumptions regarding Reliance Industries Ltd.Some support1 report
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Baird explains a street upgrade project in Lincoln, Nebraska, while the Lincoln Children's Museum operates within the city limits.Some support1 report
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Crocs is focusing on brand recovery and international sales, receiving analyst upgrades and hiring Sydney Sweeney to promote the HeyDude brand.Some support1 report
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Baird analysts questioned the company regarding tariffs as CEO Richard Olson guided the company through its Q1 results.Some support1 report
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Autodesk was listed on Nasdaq and participated in a fireside chat with Baird on June 4, 2026.Some support1 report
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Baird upgraded Blackbaud stock on June 6, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Griffon appointed Ronald Kramer as CEO and Harris as CFO on August 13, 2025, while Baird analysts began questioning the company's strategy and price realization.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Varonis reported strong Q2 earnings, driven by robust cybersecurity spending and data governance needs due to generative AI adoption.Well supported5 reports
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Applied Industrial faced analyst questioning regarding China sourcing exposure, pricing, and margins on June 26, 2025.Speculative2 reports
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MasterCraft CEO Bradley Nelson and CFO Scott Kent discussed operational focus, tariffs, and segment performance on September 3, 2025.Some support2 reports
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Discussions involving Arizona and Saudi Arabia focused on advancing U.S. manufacturing capabilities and resolving delivery bottlenecks.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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Around Baird this week
News at the entities that move Baird most-
CNBC OperationalCalhoun provided market commentary on financial trends while attending engineering studies at the University of South Carolina.Moves Baird
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Coinbase Mentioned togetherCiti is utilizing Coinbase for digital asset infrastructure.Moves Baird
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Workiva OperationalWorkiva held its Amplify 2026 conference in Las Vegas, highlighting its status as an enterprise AI software heavyweight.Moves Baird
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Nasdaq OperationalApple Inc. stock is traded on Nasdaq, and Jefferies Financial Group restated a hold rating on the company.Moves Baird
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AeroVironment TransactionalMarketBeat is providing analyst ratings and financial data, with investors comparing financial health and market performance involving AeroVironment and Safe Pro Group.Moves Baird
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Cardinal Health OperationalMorgan Stanley raised its price target for Cardinal Health on August 8, 2025.Moves Baird
Connections
The 40 strongest of 327, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
CNBC Operational
Baird strategists are featured guests on CNBC, providing expert market commentary and analysis on the network's platform.
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Mary Ellen Stanek Structural
Mary Ellen Stanek co-founded Baird, establishing a foundational and ongoing professional relationship with the company.
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Steven Cook Structural
Steven Cook is an analyst whose work is performed for the firm Baird.
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Ross Mayfield Structural
Ross Mayfield is employed as an investment strategist at Baird.
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Deere & Company Operational
Baird's financial ratings and outlooks directly influence Deere & Company's stock price and investor interest.
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Peter Wilson Structural
Peter Wilson utilizes and shares professional results generated by Baird Inc. in his work.
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PSN Operational
Baird influences PSN's stock performance through its financial ratings and outlook.
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Nike Mentioned together
Baird formally assessed Nike by cutting its price target and issuing a stock downgrade.
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Coinbase Mentioned together
Baird provides financial ratings and price forecasts regarding Coinbase stock.
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Blackbaud Transactional
Baird upgraded Blackbaud stock on 2026-06-06, leading to market discussion.
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AGCO Transactional
Baird issued multiple price target upgrades and Outperform ratings for AGCO.
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AeroVironment Transactional
Baird provides financial analysis and acts as a joint book-running manager for AeroVironment.
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BlackBerry Operational
Baird actively provides financial coverage and ratings for BlackBerry.
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Caterpillar Inc. Operational
Baird provides investment analysis and recommendations regarding Caterpillar Inc.
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Cardinal Health Operational
Baird tracks Cardinal Health via price targets, and Cardinal Health participates in Baird's professional events.
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Parsons Corporation Operational
Baird actively monitors Parsons Corporation's business health, market environment, and operational successes, which influences its market valuation.
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FICO Operational
Baird provides financial analysis and stock rating upgrades that directly influence FICO's market performance.
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Workiva Operational
Baird analysts question Workiva's guidance, and Workiva management subsequently addresses these questions.
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Bloom Energy Mentioned together
Baird published an analyst report reaffirming an outperform rating for Bloom Energy.
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Urban Outfitters Operational
Baird provides financial analysis, rating upgrades, and price targets for Urban Outfitters.
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Tesla Mentioned together
Baird issues financial ratings, downgrades, and market notes regarding Tesla stock performance and market outlook.
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Medicare Operational
Baird's expert conference comments are cited as influencing the pricing and structure of Medicare Advantage payments.
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Nasdaq Operational
Baird analyzes Nasdaq market data, and its analyst targets influence overall stock market activity.
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Palantir Technologies Mentioned together
Baird provides financial analysis and investment support for Palantir Technologies.
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Envista Holdings Corporation Operational
Baird provides financial analysis and stock recommendations regarding Envista Holdings Corporation.
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Gruppo API Operational
Baird provides financial analysis and coverage of Gruppo API, including questioning its guidance.
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Boeing Operational
Baird provides market analysis and reports that influence market expectations regarding Boeing's commercial aircraft deliveries.
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ABM Mentioned together
Baird provides financial analysis, including stock rating upgrades and target price raises, for ABM.
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Expedia Group Transactional
Baird, as an analyst firm, raised its price target for Expedia Group.
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Micron Technology Mentioned together
Baird provides analyst ratings and price targets that influence investor sentiment regarding Micron Technology.
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Houlihan Lokey Operational
The firms operate in the investment banking sector and function as co-managers/joint bookrunners for specific mandates.
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Wix.com Mentioned together
Baird provides financial research and rating coverage on Wix.com based on its product and fundamentals.
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Griffon Corporation Mentioned together
Baird functions as an analyst firm providing market coverage, including ratings, price targets, and strategic questioning, regarding Griffon Corporation.
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Regal Rexnord Operational
Baird analysts actively question Regal Rexnord regarding market recovery and order dynamics.
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Doug Black Operational
Baird actively questions Doug Black regarding company efficiency and financial leverage.
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Centuri Operational
Baird serves as a financial manager for Centuri's offering.
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First Solar Mentioned together
Baird provides stock ratings and earnings estimates for First Solar.
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Daniel Fisher Operational
Daniel Fisher provided operational explanations and insights to Baird regarding margin declines.
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Trex Mentioned together
Baird provides stock ratings and financial analysis regarding Trex's performance and trends.
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monday.com Mentioned together
Baird provides investment analysis and stock upgrades for monday.com.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
6 events- Baird raised its price target on Netskope stock, with Morgan Stanley also involved in the coverage.
- Cardinal Health spoke at a Baird event on September 19, 2026.
- Baird surveyed marine retailers in North America on September 17, 2026.
- Baird upgraded the stock rating of Deere & Company on August 31, 2026, based on the agricultural outlook.
- Baird analyst provided ratings and targets for heavy machinery companies, noting market rivalry.
- Market strategist comments on the performance of tech companies Baird and Dell Technologies.
August 2026
11 events- Baird reports slashed price targets for Edison International and an upgrade for AGCO.
- Baird bought a new position in Starbucks stock.
- Corporate stocks, including AstraZeneca and CMG, reacted to analyst ratings and U.S. Treasury buyback plans.
- Peter Wilson shared results from Howells and Baird Inc., an engineering firm based in Salem.
- Multiple financial institutions, including Wells Fargo, Baird, Mizuho, and Benchmark, issued positive investment ratings and price target increases for Cadence Design Systems.
- S&P Global provided market data on Fervo Energy, and Baird lowered its price target for the stock.
- Baird travels to Nigeria to meet with a counterpart, while the Nigeria Labour Congress calls for the implementation of a minimum wage.
- V2X, Inc. won an $87 million contract from the U.S. Navy and saw increased investment from Baird and Boston Partners.
- Baird and Goldman Sachs analysts questioned Carlisle Companies regarding its product positioning and overall strategy.
- Baird initiated coverage of Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. with an Outperform rating and price target on August 4, 2026.
- UBS lowered price forecasts, Baird cut forecasts, and Goldman Sachs reduced forecasts following Q2 results. Meta is a top holding in Capital Group ETFs.
July 2026
17 events- Baird raised its price target for Expedia Group amid travel cancellations caused by the Middle East conflict.
- Baird upgraded Werner Enterprises to outperform, and Deutsche Bank upgraded Garrett Motion to buy.
- Baird cut its recommendation on Caterpillar Inc. on July 29, 2026.
- Market gains helped offset declines in chip stocks, accompanied by analyst commentary regarding market value and GDP.
- Baird raised its price target on Mastercard stock, citing impacts on the payments landscape.
- Baird initiated coverage of Vertiv with an Outperform rating on July 17, 2026.
- Baird lifted its price target for Visa Inc. on July 14, 2026.
- LPL and Baird are currently competing against each other in the market for experienced financial advisors.
- Verra Mobility secured a multi-year speed safety camera contract in Los Angeles, but analysts downgraded its stock following a major customer termination.
- Analyst firm reaffirmed outperform rating for Bloom Energy and filed 13F regarding institutional share acquisitions.
- Baird initiated coverage on Cohu stock with buy rating.
- An analyst based in Louisville discusses how a chip surge is offsetting Middle East conflict fears, involving Baird and Micron Technology.
- Baird downgraded Rambus Inc. stock on July 5, 2026.
- Baird reaffirmed its Buy rating on MasTec stock on July 4, 2026.
- Baird upgraded its price target following benefits derived from AI integration in the clinical trial market, impacting IQVIA Holdings.
- Benoit and Brendan Hanley announced funding for new equipment and are submitting applications in Dawson City.
- Baird raised its price recommendation for Korn Ferry stock on June 29, 2026.
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June 2026
26 events- Wells Fargo lowered its price target on Lululemon stock, while Trump-era tariffs continue to benefit certain AI stocks.
- Carey Smith, CEO of Parsons, confirmed that Baird had inquired about the impact of federal legislation on the company.
- Market trends show a shift from Bitcoin's obsession with Silicon Valley to AI, with Baird analysts commenting on the market while Trump's re-election influences sentiment.
- Baird analysts questioned Tecnoglass management regarding tariff impacts, involving Santiago Giraldo and Julio Romero.
- Baird analysts questioned Q1 results of Douglas Dynamics regarding capacity expansion in Henderson.
- Financial news from June 27, 2025, includes Nike's Q4 sales rebound path, Baird initiating coverage of Emcor with Outperform, and Baird downgrading JPMorgan.
- Voyager Therapeutics participated in a conference in Boston, MA, on August 26, 2025, involving Baird and programs derived from the TRACER AAV platform.
- An IPO is underway with book runners including Bank of America, Baird, and RBC Capital Markets. Separately, AADX is providing support for SpaceX's reusable landing systems.
- Multiple financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and UBS, assigned bullish ratings and raised price targets for a stock.
- Baird downgraded Truist Financial Corp's stock to Neutral from Outperform on June 27, 2026, while accelerating capital return potential.
- Analyst firms adjusted price targets for several companies, including CarMax, OLIN, Hamilton Lane, and GoDaddy.
- Financial institutions, including Baird, Wells Fargo, and TD Cowen, inquired about China's economic outlook, stimulus effectiveness, and tariff concerns.
- Invesco and Baird provided market commentary on NASDAQ companies' trends regarding earnings reinvestment and dividend shifts.
- Baird raised price recommendation on ABM Industries Incorporated shares.
- Baird and Houlihan Lokey are jointly acting as bookrunners/co-managers and underwriters for the ITG IPO.
- Analyst updates recalibrate fair value assumptions regarding Reliance Industries Ltd.
- Baird explains a street upgrade project in Lincoln, Nebraska, while the Lincoln Children's Museum operates within the city limits.
- Crocs is focusing on brand recovery and international sales, receiving analyst upgrades and hiring Sydney Sweeney to promote the HeyDude brand.
- Baird analysts questioned the company regarding tariffs as CEO Richard Olson guided the company through its Q1 results.
- Autodesk was listed on Nasdaq and participated in a fireside chat with Baird on June 4, 2026.
- Baird upgraded Blackbaud stock on June 6, 2026.
- Griffon appointed Ronald Kramer as CEO and Harris as CFO on August 13, 2025, while Baird analysts began questioning the company's strategy and price realization.
- Varonis reported strong Q2 earnings, driven by robust cybersecurity spending and data governance needs due to generative AI adoption.
- Applied Industrial faced analyst questioning regarding China sourcing exposure, pricing, and margins on June 26, 2025.
- MasterCraft CEO Bradley Nelson and CFO Scott Kent discussed operational focus, tariffs, and segment performance on September 3, 2025.
- Discussions involving Arizona and Saudi Arabia focused on advancing U.S. manufacturing capabilities and resolving delivery bottlenecks.