Analysts Upgrade Ratings for Apple and Coinbase Amid Market Volatility
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 31 2026
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Source: seekingalpha
- Apple Rating Upgrade: Analyst Juxtaposed Ideas upgraded Apple (AAPL) from Hold to Buy, noting that the recent stock selloff has improved its valuation, while the sticky iOS ecosystem and premium handset upgrade cycle provide a robust outlook.
- Coinbase Buy Rating: Danil Sereda issued his first Buy rating on Coinbase (COIN), citing the company's 'Everything Exchange' strategy and the launch of crypto-backed mortgages, which significantly expand its total addressable market and reduce dependence on cyclical crypto prices.
- Nabors Industries Downgrade: The Energy Realist downgraded Nabors Industries (NBR) from Bullish to Neutral due to increased geopolitical risks in the Middle East, warning that prolonged conflict could impact energy infrastructure and drilling operations, leading to a potential EPS hit.
- ConocoPhillips Rating Adjustment: Long Player downgraded ConocoPhillips (COP) to Neutral, highlighting the inability to assess asset damage in Qatar amid regional hostilities, making reliable valuation impossible and potentially leading to significant losses.
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Analyst Views on COP
Wall Street analysts forecast COP stock price to fall
19 Analyst Rating
15 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 121.570
Low
98.00
Averages
115.67
High
133.00
Current: 121.570
Low
98.00
Averages
115.67
High
133.00
About COP
ConocoPhillips is an exploration and production company. Its Alaska segment primarily explores for, produces, transports and markets crude oil, natural gas and NGLs. The Lower 48 segment consists of operations located in the 48 contiguous states in the United States and the Gulf of Mexico. Canadian operations consist of the Surmont oil sands development in Alberta, the liquids-rich Montney unconventional play in British Columbia and commercial operations. The Europe, Middle East and North Africa segment consists of operations principally located in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, Qatar, Libya, Equatorial Guinea and commercial and terminalling operations in the United Kingdom. Asia Pacific segment has exploration and production operations in China, Malaysia, Australia and commercial operations in China, Singapore and Japan. Other International segment includes interests in Colombia as well as contingencies associated with prior operations in other countries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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