Broker Recommendations
Flybe concerns are 'overdone', HSBC expects airlines to self-heal
Analysts at HSBC upgraded low-cost carrier Flybe to 'buy' on Tuesday, noting that the value of the firm's assets seemed to have been "ignored" since its profit warning in late October.
ABF rating looks 'attractive' compared to retail and consumer peers - analysts
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets reiterated their ‘outperform’ rating on Primark owner AB Foods on Tuesday, noting that its slightly-better-than-expected full-year results were a welcome surprise ahead of the acceleration its US expansion.
RBC downgrades Babcock, slashes target price
Analysts at RBC sounded a positive note on shares of Babcock, even as they downgraded their recommendation and target price on the shares.
Monday broker round-up
Babcock: RBC Capital Markets downgrades to sector perform with a target price of 700p.
JP Morgan remains overweight US stocks, says miners "very attractive"
Strategists at JP Morgan sounded a 'bullish' note on the outlook for equities in the US, as well as for Emerging Markets, while highlighting miners as "very attractive".
Barclays slashes price target for Ashtead
Ashtead is facing a flattening off in its construction equipment end-markets, Barclays said on Monday, slashing its price target for the FTSE 100 company.
Babcock slumps on RBC Capital downgrade
Babcock International was under pressure on Monday after RBC Capital Markets cut its stance on the engineer to 'sector perform' from 'outperform' with 'speculative risk' and slashed the price target to 700p from 1,000p.
ShoreCap reiterates 'buy' on StanChart shares
Analysts at Shore Capital reiterated their 'buy' recommendation for shares of StanChart at the end of the week.
Canaccord reiterates 'buy' rating on System1
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity left its forecasts on marketing outfit System1 unchanged after the release of the firm’s interim results on Friday.
Friday broker round-up
Moneysupermarket. com: Liberum upgrades to buy with a target price of 500p.
Berenberg ups target price on 'sensible' Smith and Nephew
Analysts at Berenberg increased their target price on medical equipment manufacturer Smith and Nephew on Friday, but noted that the improved earnings growth reported by the FTSE 100 resident in its third-quarter results appeared to already be priced in.
Berenberg sees 'more value' in the exploration and production space
Analysts at Berenberg feel the worst may finally be over for oil and gas exploration and production outfits, with the sector having emerged from its latest downturn stronger than before and ready to reap the benefits of a stronger commodities market.
Safestyle set for recovery after SafeGlaze collapse, says Liberum
Double glazing group Safestyle rallied on Thursday as Liberum upped its price target on the buy-rated stock to 94p from 80p, pointing to the fact that competitor SafeGlaze has gone into administration.