** Shares of blockchain lender Figure Technology Solutions FIGR.O rise 9.77% to $71.26
** Needham raises FIGR's target price to $71 from $51
** Raises 2026 EPS forecast to 73 cents from 62 cents and 2027 forecast to $1 from 90 cents
** Brokerage expects co's Home Equity Lines of Credit activity to remain strong and potentially increase
** "Consumer loan marketplace volumes came in well above our prior estimates for Q4" - brokerage on estimate upgrade
** Including session moves, stock has almost doubled since its debut in September
(Reporting by Megha Anilkumar Nair)
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