## Wall Street’s Most Accurate Analysts: Top Stock Picks for the Week
The stock market continues to climb, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 reaching new record highs. While investors celebrate these gains, navigating the world of stock recommendations can be a daunting task. With analysts offering a wide range of opinions and price targets, discerning which expert to trust can be tricky.
Fortunately, Benzinga’s Analyst Ratings API simplifies this process by providing curated insights from top sell-side banks. Their platform displays overnight ratings changes three hours before the U.S. market opens, providing traders with a valuable head start.
Unlocking Analyst Insights for Success
Recent research from Toggle.ai, an investment dashboard provider, reveals that Benzinga Pro subscribers and readers are effectively using these analyst insights as trading indicators, outperforming the broader market.
Top Analyst Picks: A Closer Look
Benzinga’s Analyst Stock Ratings page offers a comprehensive database of recommendations, allowing traders to filter by analyst accuracy. Here’s a peek at the latest stock picks from the five most accurate Wall Street analysts:
1. Leo Mariani (Roth MKM, 88% Accuracy)
Mariani maintains a
Buy rating
onViper Energy, Inc. (VNOM)
, raising the price target from $46 to $53 on October 16th. He sees around a 4% upside potential in the stock.*
Recent News:
On September 12th, Viper Energy priced an upsized public offering of 10 million Class A common shares at $42.50 per share.2. Philip Gibbs (Keybanc, 86% Accuracy)
Gibbs downgraded
Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (USAP)
from Overweight to Sector Weight with a price target of $46 on October 18th. He anticipates approximately 6% upside potential.*
Recent News:
On October 17th, Universal Stainless & Alloy Products announced a definitive agreement for a cash acquisition by Aperam, a Luxembourg-based company.3. Lloyd Walmsley (UBS, 86% Accuracy)
Walmsley maintains a
Buy rating
onUber Technologies, Inc. (UBER)
, increasing the price target from $102 to $114 on October 18th. He sees a substantial 44% upside potential.*
Recent News:
Uber Technologies is committed to transitioning to a zero-emission platform, with initiatives like introducing an AI assistant on the driver app to address EV-related inquiries.4. Chris Kotowski (Oppenheimer, 85% Accuracy)
Kotowski maintains an
Outperform rating
onCitigroup Inc. (C)
, lowering the price target from $92 to $91 on October 16th. He forecasts a potential 45% surge in the stock.*
Recent News:
On October 15th, Citigroup exceeded expectations with its third-quarter EPS and sales results.5. Doug Anmuth (JP Morgan, 85% Accuracy)
Anmuth maintains an
Overweight rating
onNetflix, Inc. (NFLX)
, raising the price target from $750 to $850 on October 18th. He believes the stock has an 11% upside potential.*
Recent News:
On October 17th, Netflix reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results, showing a 14.4% growth in global streaming paid memberships.These top analysts provide valuable insights for investors seeking to capitalize on market trends and make informed decisions. By leveraging Benzinga’s Analyst Ratings API and staying informed about the latest stock recommendations, traders can gain a competitive edge and potentially achieve better returns.