By Michael Bloom
Publication Date: 2026-04-17 12:23:00
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday: Bank of America reiterates Apple as buy Bank of America called Apple the “highest quality name.” “We continue to view AAPL as a high-quality compounder despite underperformance YTD vs. S & P, supported by resilient Services growth and a healthy product cycle.” Mizuho downgrades NXPI Semiconductors to sell from outperform Mizuho said the semis company is too exposed to the auto sector. ” NXPI’s Big Auto Exposure a Headwind – 2026E Auto Outlook Softer with Geopolitical and Macro Headwinds.” Bank of America adds JPMorgan to the US1 list The firm added the banking giant to its top ideas list. “We are adding JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( JPM) to the US 1 List. We are removing Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) from the US 1 List. GS remains Buy-rated.” RBC initiates Woodward at outperform RBC said the aerospace and defense company is best positioned. “We are initiating coverage of Woodward ( WWD) at Outperform and a $450 price target.” Bank of America reiterates Netflix as buy Bank of America said it’s sticking with Netflix following earnings. ” Netflix r eported a solid 1Q, modestly beating our forecast and guidance. Management reiterated its three core priorities including: 1) delivering more entertainment value, 2) leveraging technology to improve the service/business and 3) improving monetization, which all appear to be largely consistent with their prior strategy.” Read more. Goldman Sachs initiates Corvus Pharmaceuticals at buy…
