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Deutsche Bank lowers target price on BT
Analysts at Deutsche Bank lowered their target price on telecommunications giant BT from 140. 0p to 125. 0p on Monday, stating that risks were "inflating not abating".
Jefferies ups rating and estimates for Drax
Jefferies has upgraded its earnings estimates for Drax, arguing that the energy firm is well-placed to benefit from soaring power prices.
Berenberg says GSK 'undervalued' but pipeline underwhelms
Analysts at Berenberg reduced their target price for shares of GlaxoSmithKline from 1,625. 0p to 1,540. 0p, but stood by their 'buy' recommendation on the shares, pointing out that the company's exit from its Consumer healthcare division was now closer and arguing that the stock remained "fundamentally undervalued".
Investors already braced for earnings season disappointment, says JPMorgan
JPMorgan said on Monday that most investors are already braced for disappointments when it comes to earnings season.
Broker tips: Antofagasta, Asos, BP
Analyst at RBC Capital Markets upgraded copper producer Antofagasta from 'underperform' to 'sector perform' on Friday, stating the copper market was moving toward a "potentially acute" near-term state.
RBC upgrades Antofagasta to 'sector perform'
Analyst at RBC Capital Markets upgraded copper producer Antofagasta from 'underperform' to 'sector perform' on Friday, stating the copper market was moving toward a "potentially acute" near-term state.
Credit Suisse slashes Asos price target after profit warning
Credit Suisse slashed its price target on Asos on Friday to 4,680p from 6,050p as it trimmed its forecasts in line with guidance after full-year results exposed greater cyclical pressures than expected, compounded by the slow progress to update systems.
Berenberg raises target price on Rathbone Brothers
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on investment bank Rathbone Brothers from 2,100. 0p to 2,170. 0p on Friday after the firm's third-quarter results came in ahead of estimates at the funds under management level.
Berenberg upgrades BP, Harbour Energy to ‘buy’
Berenberg upgrade its stance on a host of oil and gas stocks on Friday - including BP - as it argued that share prices across the oil sector remain cheap, with further consensus upgrades to come as higher commodity prices are reflected in estimates.
Broker tips: SSE, Johnson Matthey
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on utilities firm SSE from 1,300. 0p to 1,690. 0p on Thursday, citing more bullish long-term expectations for the group's renewables business.
Jefferies downgrades Johnson Matthey
Jefferies downgraded Johnson Matthey to ‘underperform’ from ‘buy’ on Thursday and cut the price target to 2,300p from 4,200p, saying it expects the shares to underperform as the company's automotive catalyst business remains weak.
Berenberg raises target price on SSE, cautious regarding potential break-up
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on utilities firm SSE from 1,300. 0p to 1,690. 0p on Thursday, citing more bullish long-term expectations for the group's renewables business.
Broker tips: Informa, RHI Magnesita, Britvic, Johnson Matthey
UBS downgraded its stance on business intelligence and exhibitions group Informa on Wednesday to 'sell' from 'neutral', saying the travel recovery was likely to be slower than the market expects and that it anticipates seeing material short-term earnings downgrades.
Berenberg lowers target price on Johnson Matthey
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on diversified chemicals group Johnson Matthey from 3,800. 0p to 3,600. 0p on Wednesday ahead of the firm's interim results next month.
BofA Merrill Lynch ups M&S to ‘neutral’ after investor event
Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgraded Marks & Spencer to ‘neutral’ from ‘underperform’ on Wednesday following the retailer’s investor event last week.
THG share price collapse "unjustified", says Liberum
Broker Liberum said on Wednesday that the collapse in the THG share price a day earlier was unjustified.
UBS downgrades Informa, shares slump
UBS downgraded its stance on business intelligence and exhibitions group Informa on Wednesday to ‘sell’ from ‘neutral’, saying the travel recovery is likely to be slower than the market expects and that it expects material short-term earnings downgrades.
HSBC cuts rating on BT to 'reduce'
HSBC has downgraded BT Group, citing potentially "major shifts" in the wholesale broadband market.
HSBC upgrades Britvic to ‘buy’, shares fizz higher
HSBC upgraded shares of drinks maker Britvic to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ on Wednesday and lifted the price target to 1,050p from 900p on a better outlook.