CDW rises as Raymond James upgrades to 'strong buy' from 'outperform'

IT solutions provider CDW's CDW.O shares rise 1.5% to $143.39

Raymond James upgrades stock rating to "strong buy" from "outperform"

"We view AI as a net tailwind for CDW’s SMB and mid-enterprise customers, who will depend on CDW’s expertise for integration and secure deployment of AI-enabled IT solutions" - Brokerage

Average rating of 13 analysts is "buy," their median PT is $185 - data compiled by LSEG

Up to last close, stock has fallen 18.5% this year