Meanwhile, Stifel upgraded J.M. Smucker to buy from hold, citing strength in the company's key brands. Check out the latest calls and chatter below. All times ET. 7:48 a.m.: McDonald's can stand out in first quarter, Guggenheim says McDonald's seems like an increasingly smart pick as investors push up restaurant multiples despite a tough industry backdrop, according to Guggenheim. Analyst Gregory Francfort reiterated his buy rating on the fast-food chain's stock, while upping his price target by $10 to $325. Francfort's updated target reflects the potential for shares to rise 10.6% from Tuesday's close.