Why HOOD Is Rising Today

Robinhood (HOOD) stock is advancing 6% after Morgan Stanley identified it as a top pick. The shares also appear to be getting a lift from a report about President-elect Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency policies.

Morgan Stanley’s Take on HOOD Stock

Robinhood has many growth opportunities that are not yet baked into the stock, and the name can attract more investors, Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Cyprys wrote. Moreover, with the Trump administration likely to loosen crypto regulations,  the firm can become more involved in the asset class going forward, the analyst believes.

Also importantly, analysts’ estimates for HOOD can rise as its customers become more enthused about investing overall,  according to Cyprys.

The analyst kept an Overweight rating on HOOD stock.

Trump’s Potential Crypto Policies

Trump reportedly intends to issue an executive order that would push the federal government to prioritize crypto and cooperate with the industry, Bloomberg reported today. The order could also mandate the launch of a crypto council which would advocate for the sector within the government.

The Recent Price Action of HOOD Stock

In the last month, the shares have jumped 28%, while they have surged 83% in the last three months.

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