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May 22, 2026

Early Morning Research Recap: Ratings and Target Price Changes

Daily UpdateEquitiesRates CreditMacro Economic IndicatorsConsumer DiscretionaryFinancials

A comprehensive daily recap of Goldman Sachs' global equity, credit, and macro research, highlighting key rating changes for companies like Usiminas and Lanxess alongside Fed balance sheet analysis.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Rating upgrades for Usiminas (to Buy) and Ageas (to Neutral) highlight specific opportunities in LatAm materials and Dutch insurance.
  • 2.Downgrades for Lanxess (to Sell), Tingyi (to Neutral), and WHA Corp (to Sell) reflect concerns over pricing windfalls, cost inflation, and historical valuation peaks.
  • 3.Global credit markets remain sensitive to interest rate movements, with rates described as still being 'in the driver's seat'.

Table of Contents

  • The Calls Around the World to Focus on Today
  • The Macro Round-Up
  • Rating and Conviction List Changes
  • Links to Rating and Conviction List Changes
  • Notable Stock Research to Consider
  • Target Price Changes
  • Webinars, Podcasts & Conferences

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Authors

Amanda LynamWilliam Marshall

Securities

WMTUSIM5LXSG.DEAGES.BR

Themes

Fed Balance Sheet PolicyAI and Technology AdoptionCredit Market Rate Sensitivity

Regions

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChinaJapan