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May 24, 2026

Early Morning Research Recap: Ratings and Target Price Changes

Daily UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsRates CreditConsumer StaplesFinancials

A comprehensive daily recap from Goldman Sachs highlighting global equity rating changes, macro-economic research, and key takeaways from corporate earnings across multiple sectors.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The report highlights major rating changes, including an upgrade for Usiminas to Buy and a downgrade for Lanxess AG and WHA Corp to Sell.
  • 2.Macro focus remains on the Federal Reserve's balance sheet outlook and the persistent influence of interest rates on global credit markets.
  • 3.Consumer staples and retail sectors show mixed results, with Walmart maintaining strong top-line growth and share gains while China beverages face enduring cost inflation.

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 (10% or greater)
  • Webinars, Podcasts & Conferences
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Global Investment Research

Securities

WMTUSIM5LXSG.DELLYSamsung Electronics

Themes

Artificial Intelligence & AutomationCentral Bank Policy & Balance SheetsConsumer Resilience and Inflation

Regions

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChinaBrazil