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For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – June 30, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article are Exelixis, Inc. EXEL, Lyft, Inc. LYFT and Kinross Gold Corp. KGC.3 Stocks with Upgraded Broker Ratings to Consider for Solid ReturnsStock markets have been experiencing significant volatility of late. This is largely because of geopolitical tensions and the ongoing trade war. These near-term risks have led to expectations of economic slowdown and rising inflation. In such an uncertain environment, retail investors face significant challenges in selecting the right stocks and achieving strong returns.One way to cut short this task is to follow brokers' recommendations. In this regard, stocks like Exelixis, Inc., Lyft, Inc. and Kinross Gold Corp. are worth considering.As brokers directly communicate with top management, they have more insight into what is happening in a particular company. They assess a company's publicly available documents and even attend conference calls. Brokers have more understanding of the overall sector and industry. They place company fundamentals against the current economic backdrop to determine how a particular stock will fare as an investment.When brokers upgrade a stock, one can easily rely on their judgment. Yet, depending on broker upgrades is not enough to build your investment portfolio. A few other factors should be taken into account to ensure steady returns.3 Stocks with Upgraded Broker Ratings to BuyAlameda, CA-based Exelixis is an oncology-focused biotechnology company that primarily focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of new drugs for the treatment of difficult-to-treat cancers. Currently, EXEL has four approved drugs in its portfolio.Exelixis' 2025 earnings are expected to rise 32% year over year. EXEL, which currently carries a Zacks Rank #2, has witnessed a 5% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.Lyft, based in San Francisco, CA, was founded in 2012. LYFT operates multimodal transportation networks in the United States and Canada.LYFT's 2025 earnings are projected to grow 15.8% on a year-over-year basis. Lyft, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, has witnessed a 2.5% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.Based in Toronto, Canada, Kinross is involved in the exploration and operation of gold mines. KGC ranks among the top 10 gold mining companies globally.Kinross' 2025 earnings are expected to jump 69.1% year over year. KGC, presently carrying a Zacks Rank #2, has witnessed an 8.3% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.Get the remaining stock on the list and start putting this and other ideas to the test. It can all be done with the Research Wizard stock picking and backtesting software.The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. 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Visit https://www.zacks.com/performancefor information about the performance numbers displayed in this press release.Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockIt's only 1/9,000th the size of NVIDIA which skyrocketed more than +800% since we recommended it. NVIDIA is still strong, but our new top chip stock has much more room to boom.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $803 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC): Free Stock Analysis Report Exelixis, Inc. (EXEL): Free Stock Analysis Report Lyft, Inc. 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