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NetApp Stock Jumps 113% YTD as Evercore ISI Raises Price Target to $300
Evercore ISI upgrades NetApp to outperform, lifts price target to $300 on 113% year-to-date gains and AI-driven storage demand.
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NetApp Stock Jumps 113% YTD as Evercore ISI Raises Price Target to $300
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