** Shares of online lending marketplace LendingTree TREE.O jump as much as 23.5%, hitting their highest since January 27
** Late Wednesday, TREE reported Q4 adjusted profit vs Wall Street expectations of a loss
** At least three brokerages raise their PTs on TREE after Q4 results, 2025 outlook
** Northland Securities says it was a strong finish to 2024 and TREE is entering 2025 with strong momentum
** J.P. Morgan says revenue growth across all segments is a positive as it marks a shift from last several years
** All seven brokerages covering the stock rate it "buy" or higher; median PT is $70 - data compiled by LSEG
** TREE up 26.7% YTD
(Reporting by Arasu Kannagi Basil in Bengaluru)
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