Catch up on today's top five analyst upgrades with this list compiled by The Fly: 1. Qualcomm (QCOM) upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JPMorgan with analyst Rod Hall saying while more negative news from the Apple (AAPL) royalty suit is likely, "material fundamental upside" exists from the closure of the NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) by the end of this year. The analyst views the deal as highly accretive. Hall also believes Apple ultimately will want to preserve its commercial relationship with Qualcomm. 2. Motorola Solutions (MSI) upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Raymond James with analyst Tavis McCourt saying shares look increasingly attractive based on improved demand visibility that is less economically sensitive than many of its peers, and demand catalysts from FirstNet buildouts that are expected to start in 2018. 3. Entegris (ENTG) upgraded to Conviction Buy from Buy at Goldman Sachs with analyst Toshiya Hari citing the recent pullback in shares and maintained a $29 price target. 4. Blackstone (BX) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Citi with analyst William Katz saying the company's intentions to raise a $40B infrastructure fund should be a "valuation catalyst." 5. Cree (CREE) upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at JMP Securities with analyst Joseph Osha saying he thinks that the company's new CEO could make positive changes at the company. This list is just a portion of The Fly's full analyst coverage. To see The Fly's full Street Research coverage, click here.

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The company said, "The Board of Hipgnosis (HPGSF) notes the announcement by Blackstone Europe (BX), acting as sub- advisor to the Blackstone Funds and confirms that it yesterday received an improved proposal to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Hipgnosis on the terms set out in the Blackstone announcement. The Board, having reviewed the Proposal with its financial adviser, Singer Capital Markets, has indicated to Blackstone that the Proposal is at a value that it would be minded to recommend to its shareholders should Blackstone announce a firm intention to make an offer pursuant to Rule 2.7 of the Code on such financial terms." The statement comes following a Saturday announcement by Hipgnosis, which said, "Blackstone Europe LLP, acting as sub-advisor to the Blackstone Funds notes the recent speculation regarding Hipgnosis. Blackstone confirms that it has made a series of proposals regarding a possible offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Hipgnosis. Blackstone furthermore notes Concord Chorus Limited's firm offer on 18 April 2024 to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Hipgnosis. Blackstone has made an improved fourth proposal to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Hipgnosis at a price of $1.24 per share in cash. Should Blackstone announce a firm intention to make an offer for Hipgnosis pursuant to Rule 2.7 of the Code under the terms of the Fourth Proposal, it is intended that such a Firm Offer would be effected by means of a takeover offer as defined in Chapter 3 of Part 28 of the Companies Act 2006. However, Blackstone would reserve the right, pursuant to its rights under the Code to implement any such Firm Offer by way of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 should a Firm Offer be announced." Reference Link