<div id="readability-page-1">AI hardware bet: Evercore kept Amphenol as a top pick, citing its key role in AI data center connectivity and strong revenue growth from strategic acquisitions. Energy merger boost: Devon Energy was upgraded after its merger with Coterra, with Evercore forecasting $600 million in synergies next year and disciplined capital spending. Investor implications: Both calls reflect Evercore’s focus on structural growth themes, offering investors exposure to AI infrastructure and energy sector consolidation.</div>

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<p>Evercore maintains a bullish outlook on Amphenol and upgrades Devon Energy. Amphenol is retained as a top pick due to its critical role in AI data center connectivity and revenue growth from acquisitions. Devon Energy was upgraded following its merger with Coterra, with Evercore projecting $600 million in synergies next year alongside disciplined capital spending. These recommendations highlight structural growth themes in AI infrastructure and energy sector consolidation.</p>

Evercore backs Amphenol and Devon with bullish outlooks