Broker Recommendations
Jefferies says price paid to LSE Group for Borsa Italiana 'reasonable'
Analysts at Jefferies sounded a positive note on Euronext's acquisition of Borsa Italiana from the London Stock Exchange Group, highlighting both the price paid and the strategic rationale behind the transaction.
Friday broker round-up
Spirent Communications: Canaccord reiterates hold with a target price of 260. 0p.
Canaccord Genuity maintains 'hold' rating on Spirent Communications following CMD
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity took a fresh look at testing and measurement equipment provider Spirent Communications on Friday following the company's capital markets day.
Berenberg lowers target price on Rolls-Royce
Analysts at Berenberg slightly lowered their target price on aerospace and defence giant Rolls-Royce from 270. 0p to 250. 0p on Friday ahead go the group's £5. 0bn "reset".
Thursday broker round-up
Hummingbird Resources: Canaccord reiterates buy with a target price of 55. 0p.
Canaccord Genuity reiterates 'hold' rating on Volution Group
Analyst at Canaccord Genuity maintained their 'hold' rating on ventilation products supplier Volution Group on Thursday following the firm's in-line results.
Berenberg upbeat on BP long-term, less so on 12-month basis
Analysts at Berenberg sounded a positive note on the long-term prospects for BP as it transitions towards renewable energies.
Morgan Stanley cuts targets for Shell and BP, sees short-term pressure on shares
Analysts at Morgan Stanley said that upside to share prices for for Big Oil stocks was beginning to materialise, even as it warned clients that it was best to wait before turning more positive on the space.
Berenberg reiterates 'buy' rating on Urban & Civic
Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 'buy' rating on real estate developer Urban & Civic on Wednesday, stating there was "significant upside" to its "misunderstood" model.
Canaccord Genuity raises GB Group to 'buy'
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their rating on software firm GB Group from 'hold' to 'buy' on Wednesday, citing a possible upside to consensus estimates.
Berenberg raises target price on YouGov
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on market research company YouGov from 920. 0p to 1,020. 0p on Tuesday after the firm's full-year results came in slightly ahead of consensus.
Canaccord Genuity 'strongly' reiterates 'buy' rating on Gamesys
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity took a fresh look at gaming technology firm Gamesys on Tuesday, stating the company's third-quarter update should provide "re-rating impetus".
Tuesday broker round-up
Gem Diamonds: Berenberg upgrades to buy with a target price of 43. 0p.
Monday broker round-up
Experian: Morgan Stanley upgrades to overweight with a target price of 3,330. 0p.
Berenberg lowers target price on Applegreen
Analysts at Berenberg cut their target price on convenience store operator Applegreen from 630. 0p to 450. 0p on Monday but stated that the firm still appeared to be "better placed" than many other travel-reliant businesses.
Shore reviews Weir rating after oil and gas deal
Shore Capital put its rating on Weir Group under review from 'hold' after the company agreed to sell its oil and gas business in a move the broker said was positive.
Morgan Stanley upgrades Experian to 'overweight'
Morgan Stanley upgraded Experian to 'overweight' and increased its price target for the credit checking company on a positive outlook for its business-to-consumer operations.
Berenberg lowers William Hill to 'hold' following Caesars bid
Analysts at Berenberg downgraded bookmaker William Hill to 'hold' from 'buy' on Friday after the group accepted a $2. 9bn takeover bid from the owner of Caesar's Palace.
