Broker Recommendations
Berenberg maintains target price on Carnival
Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 16. 0p target price on cruise line operator Carnival on Thursday, stating the group's recovery was "beyond the horizon".
Liberum slashes Boohoo price target but reiterates 'buy' rating
Liberum slashed its price target on fast-fashion retailer Boohoo on Thursday to 200p from 360p but reiterated its ‘buy’ rating and said it was "keeping faith in the long-term story".
Berenberg maintains 'hold' rating on Rio Tinto following 'sensible' Salar del Rincon acquisition
Analysts at Berenberg said in a flash note on Wednesday that Rio Tinto's $825. 0m acquisition of the Salar del Rincon lithium brine project in Argentina was an "interesting deal" for the firm.
Berenberg maintains 'buy' rating on BHP following regulatory approval for corporate unification
Analysts at Berenberg took a fresh look at mining giant BHP on Tuesday after an announcement that the firm had received all regulatory and competition approvals with respect to its proposed corporate structure unification.
Canaccord Genuity upbeat on Atalaya's acquisition of investigation permits from Grupo Sacyr
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity said on Tuesday that Atalaya Mining's acquisition of 26 investigation permits across southern Spain had added to its "under-appreciated optionality".
Canaccord Genuity says Air Partner has 'firepower for growth'
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity reiterated their 'buy' rating and 120. 0p target price on aviation firm Air Partner on Monday, stating recent solid trading had set the firm's balance sheet up with "firepower for growth".
Berenberg takes a fresh look at Kistos following press reports surrounding TotalEnergies
In a flash note on Monday, analysts at Berenberg noted that Kistos had confirmed press reports published late last week that it was participating in a process through which TotalEnergies hopes to sell interests in certain of its West of Shetland assets.
Berenberg slightly raises target price on Smith & Nephew
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on medical services firm Smith & Nephew from £18. 25 to £18. 40 on Friday following the firm's "extensive meet-the-management event" a day earlier.
Citi upgrades Qinetiq to 'buy', shares rally
Qinetiq rallied on Friday after Citi lifted its stance on the shares to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’.
Barclays downgrades Boohoo on profit warning
Barclays has cut its rating on Boohoo Group after the fast-fashion retailer surprised with a profits warning.
Deutsche Bank cuts Boohoo price target after profit warning
Deutsche Bank cut its price target on Boohoo on Friday to 230p from 370p after the fast fashion retailer warned on full-year profits a day earlier.
Canaccord Genuity slightly lowers target price on RWS Holdings
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity slightly lowered their target price on software and services firm RWS Holdings from 750. 0p to 745. 0p on Thursday following its "mixed" full-year results.
Berenberg lowers target price on Hummingbird Resources
Analysts at Berenberg cut their target price on mining firm Hummingbird Resources from 24. 0p to 14. 0p on Thursday following the group's guidance downgrade a day earlier due to operational issues stemming from unrest and contractor performance at its Yanfolila asset.
Berenberg downgrades Harbour Energy to 'hold'
Analysts at Berenberg downgraded exploration and production outfit Harbour Energy from 'buy' to 'hold' on Wednesday, stating more clarity was needed on reserves.
Canaccord Genuity nudges up traget price on Ideagen
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their target price on software and services firm Ideagen from 350. 0p to 365. 0p on Wednesday after the group bulked up its balance sheet via an equity raise earlier in the month.
Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on Esken following review
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity reinstated their forecasts and price target for infrastructure, aviation and energy company Esken on Tuesday, hitting the stock with a 'buy' rating but lowering their target price on the stock to 23. 0p.
JPMorgan downgrades BAE Systems, Qinetiq
JPMorgan Cazenove downgraded Qinetiq and BAE Systems on Tuesday as it took a look at the European aerospace and defence sector.
Liberum stays at 'buy' on SourceBio following emergence of Omicron
Analysts at Liberum reiterated their 'buy' recommendation and 190. 0p target price on shares of SourceBio International, telling clients that there was room for the company to beat its estimates for 2022 following the appearance of Omicron.
Canaccord Genuity lowers target price on K3 Capital
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity lowered their target price on professional services business K3 Capital Group from 452. 0p to 414. 0p on Monday following the company's trading update for the six months ended 30 November.
Berenberg upgrades Royal Mail to 'buy'
Analysts at Berenberg upgraded Royal Mail from 'hold' to 'buy' on Monday, stating it was now a "new era" for the firm.