Monday's Top Analyst Recommendations: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, GM, Carvana, Generac, Five Below, Oracle, and Others

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: CNBC

Updated: Dec 08 2025

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Source: CNBC

HSBC and Morgan Stanley Actions: HSBC upgrades Visa and Mastercard to "Buy," citing attractive entry points, while Morgan Stanley downgrades Tesla and Ferrari, indicating a wait for better entry points due to limited upside potential.
Evercore and Pivotal Ratings: Evercore reiterates Apple as "Outperform" with a raised price target, while Pivotal downgrades Netflix to "Hold," expressing concerns over an expensive acquisition impacting subscriber engagement.
JPMorgan and Barclays Upgrades: JPMorgan upgrades Generac and Novartis to "Overweight," highlighting favorable market conditions and strong pipelines, while Barclays upgrades KB Home and initiates coverage on Louisiana-Pacific, citing positive catalysts for growth.
Downgrades and Initiations: Benchmark downgrades Marvell Technology to "Hold" due to concerns over Amazon's chip loss, while BTIG and Bank of America initiate coverage on Canaan and Pinnacle Financial, respectively, with positive growth outlooks.

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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.