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Analysts Downgrade Applied Materials and Outlook Therapeutics

Morgan Stanley and BTIG analysts lowered ratings on Applied Materials and Outlook Therapeutics. The changes were among several analyst adjustments reported for the trading week.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Shane Brett downgraded Applied Materials Inc from Overweight to Equal-Weight and set a $502 price target. 62 on Friday. BTIG analyst Julian Harrison downgraded Outlook Therapeutics Inc from Buy to Neutral.

23 on Friday. The downgrades were among analyst rating changes issued for the trading week. Additional details on upgrades, downgrades, and initiations are available on Benzinga’s analyst ratings page.

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