Catch up on today's top five analyst initiations with this list compiled by The Fly: 1. PayPal (PYPL) initiated with a Buy at Craig-Hallum. 2. Patterson-UTI (PTEN) initiated with a Buy at DA Davidson. 3. Symantec (SYMC) initiated with a Buy at Guggenheim. 4. Alexion (ALXN) initiated with an Underperform at FBR Capital. 5. Helmerich & Payne (HP) initiated with a Buy at DA Davidson. This list is just a portion of The Fly's analyst coverage. To see The Fly's full Street Research coverage, click here.

DMG Blockchain Solutions (DMGGF) announced a strategic collaboration with PayPal (PYPL) and Energy Web to explore ways to decarbonize the Bitcoin blockchain. The companies are working together on developing methods for transacting on the Bitcoin network which would expand its use as a carbon neutral payment rail, thus advancing its application. DMG, Energy Web, and PayPal are working together to publish a research paper, which we collectively believe will benefit users of the Bitcoin network who would like to take advantage of carbon neutral options in their transactions. PayPal, with its focus on developing its bitcoin payment rail, has been a leader in new payment technologies with the introduction of its enhanced services by integrating blockchain technology, launching the PayPal USD stablecoin with Paxos Trust Company in August 2023 for efficient transactions.