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Here Are Monday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Accenture, Caesars Entertainment, Carnival, Dell Technologies, IBM, Kohl’s, Microsoft, Zscaler, and More

Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading higher to start a new trading week and a new month after what was an incredible May, and anybody who followed “Sell in May and Go Away” is having total seller’s remorse. All the…

By Lee Jackson
Published June 1, 2026, 8:01am ET · 4 min read

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Pre-Market Stock Futures:

Futures are trading higher to start a new trading week and a new month after what was an incredible May, and anybody who followed “Sell in May and Go Away” is having total seller’s remorse. All the major indices, except the Russell 2000, finished the day higher, helping them reach all-time highs, capping off one of the most incredible record-breaking months in years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite closed at fresh all-time highs on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrials led the way, closing at 51,032, up 0.71%, while the S&P 500 ended the session at 7,580, up 0.22% and an amazing 5.1% for the month. The tech-heavy Nasdaq posted a similar gain, closing the day at 26,972, up 0.21%. As mentioned, the only loser on Friday was the small-cap Russell 2000, which finished the week at 2,919.

Treasury Bonds:

Once again, as was the case all last week, yields across the Treasury curve were down except for the short T-bill maturities. The broader Treasury market has continued its rebound from sharp declines earlier in the month. Yields had climbed to near multi-decade highs, with the 30-year Treasury yield breaking above 5.18%, creating an attractive “buy the dip” opportunity for institutional investors looking to lock in elevated returns. The 30-year-long bond finished Friday at 4.97%, while the 10-year note was last seen at 4.44%.

Oil and Gas:

Oil prices closed lower on Friday as hopes for a settlement with Iran are improving and could be finalized soon. Brent Crude finished the day at $91.10, down 1.73%, while West Texas Intermediate was last seen at $87.36, also down 1.73%. Natural gas closed the day at $3.29, up 0.15%, capping off a stellar week for the commodity. 

Gold:

Published reports indicated that many of the top firms we cover on Wall Street have turned decisively bullish on the precious metals. After trading sideways since February, a move higher this summer could be in the cards. Gold closed trading on Friday at $4,538, up 0.97%, while Silver was last seen at $75.15, down 0.51%.

Crypto:

On Friday, the broader cryptocurrency market traded mostly flat with a mild upward tilt, delivering a modest intraday recovery. Bitcoin stabilized in the mid-$73,000 range, bouncing back from an earlier slump that had tested April lows. Meanwhile, major altcoins showed strength in the morning session, with XRP leading the charge, posting solid gains. At 8 AM EDT, Bitcoin is trading at $72,620, while Ethereum is quoted at $1,981.

24/7 Wall St. reviews dozens of analyst research reports daily to identify new investment ideas for both investors and traders. Some of these daily analyst calls cover stocks to buy. Other calls cover stocks to sell or avoid. Remember that no single analyst call should ever be used as a basis to buy or sell a stock. 

Here are some of the top Wall Street analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen on Monday, June 1, 2026.  

Upgrades:

  • Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL | DELL Price Prediction) was upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Morgan Stanley, which rocketed the target price for the shares to $448 from $170.
  • Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) was raised to Outperform from Neutral at Mizuho, which moved the target price for the shares up to $130 from $121.
  • Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) was raised to Buy from Neutral at Citigroup, which lifted the target price to $22 from $14.
  • Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC) caught a double upgrade from Sell to Buy at Goldman Sachs, which boosted the price target to $100 from $70.
  • Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Guggenheim, with a $214 target price.

Downgrades:

  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) was downgraded to Hold from Buy at Truist, which lowered the target price to $210 from $260.
  • Black Sky Technology (NYSE: BKSY) was cut to Hold from Buy at Jefferies, with a $50 target price. The analysts noted that the shares were up 159% this year, so a valuation cut was warranted.
  • Campbell’s (NYSE: CPB) was downgraded to Equal Weight from OverweightatStephens, which trimmed the target price for the legacy food company to $21 from $23.
  • Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) was downgraded to Hold from Buy at Deutsche Bank, which trimmed the target price to $31 from $35.
  • Redwire (NYSE: RDW) was downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies, which raised the target price for the stock to $24 from $13.  This was also a valuation cut as the shares are up 223% in 2026.

Initiations:

  • Carnival (NYSE: CCL) was initiated with a Buy rating at Loop Capital, with a $36 target price.
  • HawkEye 360 (NYSE: HAWK) was initiated with a Buy rating at Goldman Sachs, with a $42 target price objective. Baird initiated coverage of the shares with an Outperform rating and a $41 target, while Raymond James started coverage with a Strong Buy rating and a $40 target price. The stock was a recent successful IPO.
  • International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) was started with an Outperform rating at Citizens, which has a $350 target price for the venerable technology company.
  • Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) was initiated with an Outperform rating at Citigroup, with a $550 target price for the legacy technology giant.
  • Realty Income (NYSE: O) was assumed with a Buy rating at Jefferies, which trimmed the target price for the legacy REIT to $69 from $75.



 

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Lee Jackson

Lee Jackson has covered Wall Street analysts' equity and debt research and equity strategy daily for 24/7 Wall St. since 2012. His broad, diverse career, including a stint as creative services director at an NBC affiliate in Austin, Texas, gives him unique insight into the financial industry.

Lee Jackson's journey in the financial industry spans more than 30 years, including nearly two decades as an institutional equity salesperson at Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, and Morgan Stanley. His career spanned pivotal sell-side Wall Street events, from the dot-com rise and bubble to the Long-Term Capital Management debacle, 9/11, and the Great Recession of 2008. This reflects his resilience and adaptability amid market volatility.

Lee Jackson’s practical financial industry experience, gained through a career at some of the biggest banks and brokerage firms, is complemented by a lifetime of writing across various platforms. This unique combination allows him to shed light on the intricacies of Wall Street in a way only someone with deep insider experience and knowledge can. Moreover, his extensive network across Wall Street continues to provide direct access for him and 24/7 Wall St., a privilege few firms enjoy.

Since 2012, Jackson’s work for 24/7 Wall St. has been featured in Barron’s, Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, Business Insider, TradingView, Real Money, The Street, Seeking Alpha, Benzinga, and other media outlets. He attended the prestigious Cranbrook Schools in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and has a degree in broadcasting from the Specs Howard School of Media Arts.

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