Barron's Weekend Stock Picks: AutoNation, NRG Energy And Constellation Brands' Secret Sauce
Portfolio Pulse from Justin Chan
Barron's weekend stock picks include AutoNation, NRG Energy, and Constellation Brands. Freeport-McMoRan is set to benefit from the adoption of electric vehicles and alternative energy. AutoNation's stock surged due to positive used-car data. NRG Energy made moves after Elliott Management reinitiated its activist stake. SoFi Technologies was downgraded by Piper Sandler and BofA Securities. Constellation Brands' Modelo Especial shows growth potential.

June 17, 2023 | 10:39 pm
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SoFi Technologies was downgraded by Piper Sandler and BofA Securities.
SoFi Technologies' stock price is likely to go down in the short term due to the downgrades by Piper Sandler and BofA Securities, which may cause investors to reevaluate their positions and sell the stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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AutoNation's stock surged due to positive used-car data.
AutoNation's stock price is likely to go up in the short term due to the positive used-car data, which indicates strong demand and potential for increased revenues.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Freeport-McMoRan is set to benefit from the adoption of electric vehicles and alternative energy.
Freeport-McMoRan's stock price is likely to go up in the short term as the adoption of electric vehicles and alternative energy will increase the demand for copper, leading to higher revenues for the company.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
NRG Energy made moves after Elliott Management reinitiated its activist stake.
NRG Energy's stock price is likely to go up in the short term as the company's moves in response to Elliott Management's activist stake may lead to positive changes and increased shareholder value.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Constellation Brands' Modelo Especial shows growth potential.
Constellation Brands' stock price is likely to go up in the short term due to the growth potential of Modelo Especial, which may lead to increased revenues and market share for the company.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 80