Stocks Surge: Palantir, Carvana, and Edwards Lead with Notable Insider Moves and Upgrades

1. Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR)
Palantir Technologies surged by 6.58%. Palantir Technologies' co-founder Peter Thiel sold nearly $600 million in shares, totaling over $1 billion this year. Internal trades revealed on October 7th and October 1st. Wedbush raised Palantir's price target to $45. Raymond James downgraded the rating to Market Perform.

2. Carvana (NYSE: CVNA)
Carvana surged by 6.25%. Carvana disclosed insider transactions multiple times, with significant sales by major shareholder Garcia Ernest C. II. Analysts Wedbush and Citigroup maintained neutral ratings on Carvana, adjusting price targets to $175 and $195, respectively.

3. Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW)
Edwards Lifesciences surged by 6.21%. Edwards Lifesciences' recent activity includes RBC Capital maintaining an "Outperform" rating with a $75 price target, Canaccord Genuity holding with a $66 target, and Citigroup supporting a "Buy" at $77. Jefferies downgraded to "Hold" with a $70 target.

4. Palo Alto Networks (Nasdaq: PANW)
Palo Alto Networks gained solidly by 5.09%. Palo Alto Networks completed the acquisition of IBM QRadar SaaS assets. Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $410 target. Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating, adjusting the target to $425. Recent insider transactions disclosed.

5. Synopsys (Nasdaq: SNPS)
Synopsys gained solidly by 4.63%. Synopsys accelerates AI innovation through system design, launching UCIe IP solutions. The company hosted a successful Developers Conference in Shanghai, focusing on the future of universal intelligence and fostering advancements from chip design to broader technological innovations. Senior executives highlighted market growth opportunities.