Broker Recommendations
HSBC downgrades BT Group following 'underwhelming' Q3 and guidance
HSBC took an axe to its target price for shares of BT Group and downgraded its recommendation on the stock following what it labelled an "underwhelming" set of third quarter financials.
Berenberg raises target on Wizz Air, praises 'superior' growth prospects
Analysts at Berenberg hiked their target price on shares of budget airline Wizz Air from 3,700. 0p to 4,000. 0p on Friday, telling clients that the airline's stock continued to reflect its "superior" growth prospects.
Future slumps as Shadowfall Research says it's short, stock is overvalued
Shares of magazine publisher Future tumbled on Friday after London-based research firm and short-seller Shadowfall Research said it was short the stock, arguing that it’s overvalued.
Friday broker round-up
Hargreaves Lansdown: Liberum upgrades to buy with a target price of 2,125p.
Berenberg bumps up target on Ultra Electronics but says valuation 'full'
Analysts at Berenberg bumped up their target price on shares of Ultra Electronics following the comapny's latest Capital Markets Day.
Berenberg raises target on Restore following 'excellent' year
Analysts at Berenberg upped their target price on support services firm Restore on Thursday following an "excellent year" for the business.
Thursday broker round-up
IG Group Holdings: Liberum Capital downgrades to hold with a target price of 695p.
Berenberg ups target for Elementis in anticipation of higher talc prices
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on chemicals firm Elementis from 180p to 200p on Wednesday, stating that supply and demand in the speciality talc market was likely to improve over the next few years.
Morgan Stanley hikes target for 3i, says portfolio undervalued
Analysts at Morgan Stanley hiked their target price for shares of private equity and infrastructure investor 3i from 950. 0p to 1,300. 0p after taking a fresh look at its major assets, especially in retail.
Xi Jinping pledges to beat 'devil' coronavirus
China's president Xi Jinping has pledged to beat the "devil" coronavirus as Hong Kong restricted rail and transport travel to and from the mainland and fears intensified over the disease's economic impact.
Berenberg adjusts target for Petra despite Williamson failure
Analysts at Berenberg revised their target price for miner Petra Diamonds slightly higher on Tuesday following a first half of trading which they described as a "mixed bag".
Barclays ups rating on BAE Systems
Barclays has upped its rating on BAE Systems, following two core acquisitions struck earlier in January.
Government approves 'limited' role for Huawei in 5G rollout
The government has approved a limited role for Huawei in the rollout of the UK’s 5G network, overruling opposition from Washington and a number of senior Conservative MPs.
Peel Hunt starts Avast at 'sell', says stock is overvalued
Peel Hunt initiated coverage of Avast on Tuesday at ‘sell’ with a 405p price target, arguing that despite the company’s strengths, the shares are "overvalued" at the current price.
Tuesday broker round-up
BAE Systems: Barclays upgrades to overweight with a target price of 760p.
Barclays upgrades Just Eat to 'overweight' ahead of merger
Analysts at Barclays mechanically upgraded food delivery group Just Eat to 'overweight' on Monday ahead of the group's relaunch as Just Eat Takeaway on 31 January.
Berenberg upgrades Computacenter to 'buy', highlights 'notoriously conservative guidance'
Analysts at Berenberg upgraded Computacenter to 'buy' on Monday, stating they'd previously slapped the group with a 'hold' rating "too early".
Canaccord stays at 'buy' on Gresham House, highlights uncorrelated asset exposure
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity reiterated their 'buy' recommendation and target price of 801. 0p for shares of Gresham House following the alternative asset manager's pre-close trading update.
Monday broker round-up
Babcock International Group: Peel Hunt upgrades to add with a target price of 668p.