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Monday broker round-up
Ultra Electronics: Berenberg keeps at 'buy' but hikes target price from 2,730. 0p to 3,500. 0p.
Europe close: Stocks steady ahead of slew of corporate updates, Fed
European stocks finished on a mixed note after regulatory worries hit Chinese markets and ahead of a busy week for corporate earnings and economic data.
Tuesday preview: US data, Reckitt Benckiser in focus
The economic spotlight will be on the US on Tuesday, with durable goods orders figures for June set for release.
Week ahead: Fed decision, US and euro area GDP in focus
Investors' focus over the coming week will be squarely on the US central bank's policy decision on Wednesday.
No breakthrough at latest US-China talks
Talks between top Chinese and US diplomats on Sunday and Monday reportedly ended in stalemate as China refused to budge on multiple foreign policy issues.
Berenberg expects Ultra Electronics takeover to proceed, hikes target price
Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price for shares of Ultra Electronics sharply, from 2,730. 0p to 3,500. 0p and labelled the takeover proposal tabled by Cobham "attractive".
BoE's Vlieghe pushes back on calls for slowing monetary stimulus
A top Bank of England official pushed back on calls for the monetary authority to dial back on stimulus, arguing that inflationary pressures in the UK were transitory, while the pandemic remained a threat.
Liberum stays at 'hold' on Royal Mail, points out multiple headwinds
Analysts at Liberum kept their recommendation on shares of Royal Mail Group at 'hold', pointing out to clients the multiple headwinds that the parcel delivery company was facing.
Government looking at ways to exclude CGN from UK energy projects
The UK government is looking at ways to exclude China's state-owned China General Nuclear Corp. from all future power projects in the country.
Chinese crackdown on US-listed stocks signals start of 'Cold War', Roach says
Beijing's moves against US-listed Chinese firms may be signalling the start of a 'cold war' between the two countries, a well-considered expert said.
Sunday share tips: Frontier Developments, Medica Group
The Financial Mail on Sunday's Midas column touted the "compelling" long-term prospects for video game developer Frontier Developments.
Sunday newspaper round-up: New infections, Morrisons, Pfizer
The number of people infected with coronavirus has dropped for a fourth day, raising hopes that the pandemic may be levelling off. The UK recorded 31,795 new infections yesterday, a fall of 32 per cent from the 46,558 on Tuesday. The figure is down 42 per cent from last Saturday. “Great to see continued signs of Delta descent in the UK today,” tweeted Dr Eric Topol, a US physician who is an international authority on the coronavirus. Some scientists cautioned that the data does not capture the impact of “freedom day” last Monday.
Broker tips: Harworth, AJ Bell,
Analysts at Liberum revised up their target price for Harworth in the wake of the land and property regeneration company's latest trading update.
Liberum ups Harworth target price following trading update
Analysts at Liberum revised up their target price for Harworth in the wake of the land and property regeneration company's latest trading update.
Barclays stays 'underweight' on AJ Bell, prefers IntegraFin
Analysts at Barclays raised their target price for AJ Bell but stayed at 'underweight' on the shares, telling clients they preferred to play "supportive" themes in UK wealth post-Covid through adviser platform peer IntegraFin.
US services sector activity slows more than expected in July, IHS Markit says
US business activity cooled in July due to the drag from the services sector, the results of two closely-followed surveys revealed.
Honeywell beats on Q2 sales and earnings, guides higher for full-year
Industrial conglomerate Honeywell beat analysts' estimates for second quarter profits and sales amid a recovering, but still challenging, global economy.
Friday broker round-up
AJ Bell: Barclays keeps at 'overweight' but ups target price from 360. 0p to 380. 0p.
Quantum Exponential to float on Aquis Stock Exchange
Quantum Exponential plans to float on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market in anticipation of growing interest in quantum technologies.