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Bank of America upgraded DraftKings DKNG · USD 18.90 2026-10-16 Data to Buy from Neutral, citing prediction market potential. DraftKings shares rose about 5% following the upgrade, while analyst Julie Hoover maintained a $27 price target.
Bank of America’s upgrade ties its improved DraftKings assessment to prediction market potential while maintaining its price target.
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