HII's (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division, through contract modifications worth $393.3 million, has changed the delivery approach for the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).

The modifications involve shifting work from the Post-Shakedown Availability completion to the baseline construction contract. As a result, John F. Kennedy is now scheduled to be delivered to the U.S. Navy on July 31, 2025.

The Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy incorporates various enhancements, including an improved flight deck, upgraded weapons handling systems, and a redesigned island, all aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reducing manpower requirements.

On Friday, $HII closed at $216.96, down $0.99 (0.45%).

CoStar Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSGP), a prominent provider of commercial real estate information and analytics, has been maintained with a Buy rating by Citigroup, accompanied by a raised price target from $92 to $105. 

Despite $CSGP closing at $86.75 on Friday, the updated price target suggests a potential upside of $18.25 or approximately 21%, based on the investment firm's view.

Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing targeted cancer therapies, was maintained at an Overweight rating by JP Morgan, with the price target raised from $37 to $48. 

With Friday's closing price at $43.85, the adjusted price target implies a potential upside of $4.15 or about 9.47% for $NUVL, according to the financial services firm's analysis.

Evotec SE (Nasdaq: EVO), a leading drug discovery and development company, received an upgrade from Morgan Stanley, shifting the rating from Equal-Weight to Overweight, accompanied by a raised price target from $12 to $16. 

Based on Friday's closing price of $11.65, the adjusted price target suggests a potential upside of $4.35 or approximately 37.32% for $EVO, based on the investment firm's perspective.

Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST), a major integrated power company, was maintained at an Overweight rating by Morgan Stanley, with the price target raised from $31 to $32. 

Despite $VST closing at $25.10 on Friday, the adjusted price target reflects a potential upside of $6.90 or about 27.49%, based on the global financial services firm's assessment.

Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), a global technology company known for its consumer electronics and software products, was reiterated with a Strong Buy rating by Tigress Financial, accompanied by a raised price target from $210 to $225. 

Based on Friday's closing price of $186.68, the adjusted price target suggests a potential upside of $38.32 or approximately 20.53% for $AAPL, according to the financial services firm's perspective.

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