Thursday broker round-up

Persimmon: Berenberg upgrades to buy with a target price of 2,490p.

Direct Line Group: Berenberg reiterates hold with a target price of 331p.

Paragon Banking Group: RBC Capital Markets upgrades to sector perform with a target price of 445p.

Metro Bank: RBC Capital Markets reiterates sector perform with a target price of 520p.

Burford Capital: Canaccord reiterates sell with a target price of 570p.

Hunting: Berenberg reiterates hold with a target price of 630p.

Homeserve: UBS upgrades to buy with a target price of 1,350p.