3 Best Stocks to Buy Now, 4/7/2025, According to Top Analysts
Which stocks are best to buy now? According to Top Wall Street Analysts, the three stocks listed below are Strong Buys. Each stock received a new Buy rating recently and has a significant upside as well.
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Intuit (INTU) – Intuit is an American multinational company specializing in financial software solutions. Yesterday, Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $735 per share. Interestingly, eight out of the nine Top Analysts who recently rated the stock gave it a Buy. Taken together, their 12-month price targets imply an upside of about 27.27%.
Amazon (AMZN) – Amazon is a major player in e-commerce and cloud computing markets. Yesterday, Jefferies analyst Brent Thill maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $250 per share. Interestingly, 37 out of the 38 Top Analysts who recently rated the stock gave it a Buy. Taken together, their 12-month price targets imply an upside of about 56.6%.
AppLovin (APP) – This is a mobile technology company that provides AI-driven software solutions to help businesses reach, monetize, and grow their global audiences. On Friday, Citi analyst Jason Bazinet maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $600 per share. Interestingly, eight out of the nine Top Analysts who recently rated the stock gave it a Buy. Taken together, their 12-month price targets imply an upside of about 156.7%.
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