Broker Tips
QinetiQ upgraded by Barclays after sell-off 'overdone'
Barclays has upgraded QinetiQ to 'overweight' after the defence technology firm's shares fell more than 20% after results in May and warned of an order slowdown in July.
Johnson Matthey upgraded as analysts dismiss diesel catalyst fears
Johnson Matthey received an upgrade to 'outperform' from Bernstein after the chemical manufacturer's shares fell almost 25% since October over the potential impact on its emission control technology unit from a declining diesel market.
Broker tips: Sage, Weir Group, Petra Diamonds
Accountancy and payroll software company Sage Group was on the receiving end of an upgrade to 'neutral' from UBS on Wednesday.
Sage surges on UBS upgrade, though concerns remain
Accountancy and payroll software company Sage Group was on the receiving end of an upgrade to 'neutral' from UBS on Wednesday.
Credit Suisse reiterates outperform for Weir and Hunting after DoE data
Analysts at Credit Suisse reiterated their 'outperform' recommendations on shares of Weir and Hunting on the back of the latest "solid" official US data on well completions.
Investec sees risk Petra Diamonds might be forced to raise fresh equity
Investec took an axe to its target price for PetraDiamonds, telling clients the possibility existed the outfit might be forced to go cap in hand to shareholders.
Wednesday broker round-up
Staffline: Credit Suisse downgrades to Underperform with a target price of 1000p.
Broker tips: Aldermore, St.James's Place, Next
Investec's Ian Gordon lifted his target price on challenger bank Aldermore's shares slightly higher, describing the lender's first half performance as "superb".
Maiden dividend at Aldermore now seems assured in 2017, Investec says
Investec's Ian Gordon lifted his target price on challenger bank Aldermore's shares slightly higher, describing the lender's first half performance as "superb".
HSBC raises St.James's target price, reiterates 'buy'
Analysts at HSBC raised their target price on shares of St James's Place, pointing to the improving productivity of the asset manager's advisors, scope for greater capital returns and better growth prospects versus rivals.
Berenberg says Next failing to deliver, downgrades to 'sell'
Berenberg downgraded its recommendation on shares of Next following the recent rally in the fashion retailers's shares, telling clients there was now "material downside" following the company's weather-driven second quarter beat.
Morgan Stanley downgrades Experian to 'equal-weight'
Morgan Stanley downgraded shares of credit checking service outfit Experian from 'overweight' to 'equalweight' on Monday, stating that a rapid expansion in consumer credit over the last four years and increasingly watchful eye from regulatory bodies could represent a headwind to volume growth.
HSBC raises target price on esure Group, reiterates 'buy'
Analysts at HSBC bumped up their target price on shares of esure Group, telling clients that at current levels the stock price was discounting a compound annual rate of growth in the insurer's earnings and premiums of just 1. 5% between 2016 and 2019.
UK gambling review risks raised, Credit Suisse picks out Paddy and Playtech
There is a much higher chance that the government will slash the maximum stake for gaming machines to £2 amid the new political climate, leading to a 40-50% cuts in profits for bookmakers, analysts at Credit Suisse said on Monday, as they advised clients which stocks to back.
Monday broker round-up
SSE: Credit Suisse upgrades to Outperform with a target price of 1500p.
TUI cruises higher as Credit Suisse upgrades shares
Travel operator TUI was upgraded to a 'neutral' rating by Credit Suisse from its previous 'underperform' given a "material valuation shift" in the shares relative value to rivals.
Credit Suisse reiterates 'outperform' on Domino's Pizza
Analysts at Credit Suisse reiterated their 'outperform' recommendation on shares of Domino's Pizza following the company's creation of a joint-venture with its largest franchisee in the capital.
Dixons Carphone gets hit with double downgrade
Consumer electronics retailer Dixons Carphone saw its biggest drop in over 12 months after Simon Bowler of Exane BNP Paribas, one of the top-rated analysts following the stock, downgraded his recommendation for them on Friday.
