The Virtus InfraCap US Preferred Stock ETF (PFFA) is recommended as a buy, especially as a defensive investment ahead of a possible recession. It offers a high yield of around 10%, benefiting from preferred stocks' seniority and sector diversification, mainly in financials but with broad exposure to limit issuer risk. While recent performance has been weak due to rising interest rates, PFFA is expected to outperform during economic downturns when the Federal Reserve shifts its focus. Short-term underperformance may continue if rates rise further, but the ETF’s structure positions it well for recessionary periods.
Analyst BTIG upgraded Medtronic to a Buy rating and raised its price target to $100, citing strong Q1 FY2027 revenue of $9.76 billion driven by broad demand. The company is investing over $700 million in Heart Tech and Robotics, signaling a focus on ...
Regis Corporation reported a strong Q4 2026 with earnings per share of $1.04, far exceeding analyst expectations of $0.17. The company generated $56 million in revenue, slightly down year-over-year but above estimates, supported by a 2.6% sales rise ...
UBS analyst Michael Brown reaffirmed a Buy rating on KKR & Co. Inc., setting a $123 price target, implying a 15% upside. KKR is selling USI Insurance Services to Aon plc for $17 billion, expected to yield $3.3 billion in after-tax proceeds and $2 bil...
Kazia Therapeutics received a Buy rating from analyst firm BTIG, which raised its price target to $40, up from $34, reflecting strong confidence in the company's lead drug, paxalisib. The drug showed a 52% tumor reduction in preclinical colorectal ca...
Cheniere Energy, a leading U.S. liquefied natural gas producer, saw strong institutional confidence with UBS reaffirming its Buy rating. Major investors like Beacon Pointe Advisors and Rakuten Investment Management increased their stakes, signaling o...
