Instacart (Maplebear Inc.)

Upgrade Details: Needham upgraded Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) to “Buy,” adding it to its Conviction List with a $56 price target.
Key Reasons:

GTV Growth: Analysts forecast low-teen growth in gross transaction volume (GTV) over the next two years.
Stable Cohorts: Post-COVID cohort addition boosts GTV, supported by stable COVID-era cohorts.
EBITDA CAGR: A projected 30% adjusted EBITDA CAGR strengthens confidence in the stock.
M&A Opportunities: Analysts cite M&A potential as a valuation floor.

Bull Case: An $80 target reflects stronger-than-expected growth, while risks remain limited due to customer experience advantages.

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Tuesday:

Loop Capital initiated AMD at “Buy” with a $175 price target, emphasizing:

Accelerated Computing: Success in GPU-based data centers and XPUs.
Valuation Gap: Shares trade at 24.0x NTM EPS, below the SOX index’s 29.0x, despite broader market opportunities.

Thursday:

Wolfe Research Downgrade: Downgraded AMD to “Peer Perform”, cutting its CY25 datacenter GPU forecast from $10bn to $7bn due to:

Underperformance: AMD’s datacenter GPU business struggles against earlier expectations.
ODM Plans: Modest growth predicted, with Q4 datacenter GPU revenue between $1.5-2.0bn.

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Shyft Group Inc. (SHYF)

Upgrade Details: D.A. Davidson upgraded Shyft Group (NASDAQ:SHYF) to “Buy” with a $15 price target.
Catalysts:

Aebi Schmidt Deal: Strategic and financial benefits highlighted by incoming CEO Barend Fruithof.
Attractive Valuation: Stock’s ~30% decline offers an appealing entry point.
Customer Enthusiasm: Strong synergies expected, improving the firm’s risk-reward outlook.

Conclusion
The week showcased a dynamic mix of bullish and cautious stances, with Needham’s optimism on Instacart, Loop’s favorable AMD outlook, and D.A. Davidson’s renewed confidence in Shyft Group. However, Wolfe Research’s downgrade of AMD reminds investors of potential headwinds.