Jim Cramer Commends Elanco Animal Health: 'They've Revitalized the Company'
Jim Cramer's Recommendations: Jim Cramer endorsed Elanco Animal Health for its turnaround and M&T Bank for being well-managed, while suggesting Rocket Lab as a speculative investment ahead of a significant launch.
Analyst Support: Barclays analyst Glen Santangelo initiated coverage on Elanco with an Overweight rating and a price target of $30, while M&T Bank's price target was raised from $220 to $230 by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.
Sell Recommendations: Cramer advised selling Lithium Americas Corp, labeling it a "no-go" stock, and expressed lukewarm sentiments about Daktronics, calling it "just ok."
Recent Price Movements: On Wednesday, Elanco, Rocket Lab, Lithium Americas, Daktronics, and Ondas Holdings saw declines in their stock prices, while M&T Bank experienced a slight increase.
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- GDP Revision Upward: Q3 GDP growth was revised up by 0.1% to an annualized rate of 4.4%, surpassing the expected 4.3%, suggesting strong economic momentum that could further propel stock market gains.
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- Strong Performance in Tech Stocks: The Magnificent Seven tech stocks saw significant gains, with Meta and Tesla rising over 5% and 4% respectively, reflecting strong market confidence in technology stocks that may lead the overall market higher.
