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title: "APA (APA) Receives a Rating Update from a Top Analyst"
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description: "Roth MKM analyst Leo Mariani maintained a Buy rating on APA with a $42.04 price target, citing his strong track record in the Energy sector. This follows a recent Buy from Susquehanna's Charles Minervino, while Barclays previously held a Hold rating on the stock."
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# APA (APA) Receives a Rating Update from a Top Analyst

In a report released today, Leo Mariani from Roth MKM maintained a Buy rating on APA, with a price target of $42.04.

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According to TipRanks, Mariani is a top 100 analyst with an average return of 26.1% and a 69.62% success rate. Mariani covers the Energy sector, focusing on stocks such as Matador Resources, Magnolia Oil & Gas, and Sable Offshore.

In addition to Roth MKM, APA also received a Buy from Susquehanna’s Charles Minervino in a report issued on August 11. However, yesterday, Barclays maintained a Hold rating on APA (NASDAQ: APA).

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