U.S. Futures Rebound, Intel Price Target Raised to $135
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 11 2026
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Markets are looking to rebound this morning after two sessions of selling pressure, with futures higher across the major indexes. The catalyst is a combination of bargain-hunting in beaten-down technology shares. Nasdaq futures are leading the advance, reflecting renewed interest in AI and semiconductor names after a sharp pullback earlier this week.Wednesday's CPI report showed headline inflation accelerating to 4.2% year-over-year, driven largely by energy costs. Meanwhile, this morning's PPI report showed producer prices for final demand in the U.S. increased 1.1% month-over-month in May, the same as a downwardly revised 1.1% rise in April and once again above forecasts of 0.7%.In pre-market trading, S&P 500 futures rose 0.49%, Nasdaq futures rose 0.83% and Dow futures rose 0.54%.Check out this morning's top movers from around Wall Street, compiled by The Fly.HIGHER -Intelup 4% after BofA double upgraded the stock to Buy from Underperform with a price target of $135, up from $96, citing higher confidence in Intel's opportunity to help address industry constraints in leading edge wafers and packagingViaSatup 4% after announcing it was awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command to build, launch and deliver the first of a proliferated fleet of small, maneuverable geosynchronous Earth orbit satellitesVoyager Technologiesup 3% after BTIG initiated coverage of shares with a Buy rating and $55 price targetEatonup 2% after announcing it will separate and combine its Mobility Group with Danain a Reverse Morris Trust transaction creating a combined company valued at over $10BUP AFTER EARNINGS -Navanup 20%Hooker Furnitureup 17%Lovesacup 1%Stitch Fixup 1%DOWN AFTER EARNINGS -Oxford Industriesdown 10%Oracledown 10%Aurora Cannabisdown 6%LOWER -Danadown 7% after announcing Eatonwill separate and combine its Mobility Group with the company in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction
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Analyst Views on ETN
Wall Street analysts forecast ETN stock price to fall
12 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 412.310
Low
340.00
Averages
401.36
High
440.00
Current: 412.310
Low
340.00
Averages
401.36
High
440.00
About ETN
Eaton Corporation plc is an intelligent power management company. Its Electrical Americas segment consists of electrical components, industrial components, power distribution and assemblies, residential products, circuit protection, utility power distribution, wiring devices and others. The Electrical Global segment consists of electrical components, industrial components, power distribution and assemblies, single phase and three phase power quality, and services. The Aerospace segment is a global supplier of aerospace fuel, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use and filtration systems for industrial applications. The Vehicle segment designs, manufactures, markets, and supplies drivetrain, powertrain systems and critical components. The eMobility segment designs, manufactures, markets, and supplies mechanical, electrical, and electronic components and systems. The Company is also engaged in providing thermal monitoring for critical electrical equipment.
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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- AI Investment Outlook Uncertain: Despite ongoing investments in AI by Meta and Apple, the lack of a clear profit model has led to cautious market expectations regarding their future profitability, potentially affecting their stock prices.
- Surge in Storage Chip Prices: The rising prices of storage chips are putting pressure on several tech companies, including Apple, which may hinder their profitability expectations from AI investments and affect overall financial health.
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See More
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