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Chicago, IL – September 8, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article are Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (HALO - Free Report) , Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS - Free Report) and TransUnion (TRU - Free Report) .

Bet on These 3 Stocks with Upgraded Broker Ratings for Robust Returns

Stock markets have been hitting fresh records lately as investors gain confidence that the Federal Reserve will resume rate cuts this month. The softening labor market and rising inflation due to tariffs indicate a deteriorating macro environment, increasing the chance of rate cuts. Against such an investing backdrop, retail investors face significant challenges in selecting the right stocks and achieving strong returns.

One way to cut short this task is to follow brokers' recommendations. In this regard, stocks like Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc., Leidos Holdings, Inc. and TransUnion are worth betting on.

As brokers directly communicate with top management, they have more insight into what is happening in a particular company. They assess a company's publicly available documents and even attend conference calls. Brokers have a better understanding of the overall sector and industry. They place company fundamentals against the current economic backdrop to determine how a particular stock will fare as an investment.

When brokers upgrade a stock, one can easily rely on their judgment. Yet, depending on broker upgrades is not enough to build your investment portfolio. A few other factors should be taken into account to ensure steady returns.

3 Stocks with Upgraded Broker Ratings to Buy

San Diego, CA-based Halozyme is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel treatments for oncology indications by targeting the tumor microenvironment. HALO also licenses its novel drug delivery technology, ENHANZE, for subcutaneous (SC) administration of drugs.

Halozyme's 2025 earnings are expected to jump 46.1% year over year. HALO, which currently sports a Zacks Rank #1, has witnessed a 9.1% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.

Leidos, based IN Delaware, is a global science and technology leader that serves the defense, intelligence, civil and health markets. lDOS' core capabilities include providing solutions in the fields of cybersecurity, data analytics, enterprise IT modernization, operations and logistics, sensors, collection and phenomenology, software development and systems engineering.

Leidos' 2025 earnings are projected to grow 9.2% on a year-over-year basis. LDOS, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, has witnessed a 5.6% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.

Based in Chicago, IL, TransUnion is one of the leading global providers of risk and information solutions to businesses and consumers. TRU provides consumer reports, risk scores, analytical services and decision-making capabilities to businesses.

TransUnion's 2025 earnings are expected to rise 4.1% year over year. TRU, presently carrying a Zacks Rank #2, has witnessed a 5% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.

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