Broker Recommendations
Berenberg keeps Vodafone at 'hold' following FY results
Analysts at Berenberg took a fresh look at telecommunications giant Vodafone following the group's full-year results last Friday.
Deutsche Bank lowers target price on BHP
Analysts at Deutsche Bank lowered their target price on mining giant BHP from 2,400. 0p to 2,250. 0p on Tuesday following the group's recent petroleum exit.
RBC Capital Markets downgrades DCC, slashes price target
RBC Capital Markets downgraded sales, marketing and support services group DCC on Monday to ‘sector perform’ from ‘outperform’ and slashed the price target to 5,800p from 7,500p.
Deutsche Bank hikes target price on Johnson Matthey
Analysts at Deutsche Bank raised their target price on speciality chemicals and sustainable technologies company Johnson Matthey from 2,000. 0p to 2,300. 0p on Monday, stating the group was in the process of starting its "cultural change" journey.
Berenberg sees 'quality value opportunity' in RWS shares
Analysts at Berenberg issued RWS Holdings with a 'buy' rating on Monday, stating a recent sell-off had left a "quality value opportunity".
Deutsche Bank lowers target price on Countryside Partnerships
Analysts at Deutsche Bank lowered their target price on housebuilder Countryside Partnerships from 342. 0p to 260. 0p on Friday, stating the group was "striving to get back on track".
Summer bear rally bandwagon on the move on 'peak inflation' talk, BoA says
It's off to the races with a summer bear market rally bandwagon growing, one of Wall Street's top-rated strategy teams said.
Berenberg lowers target price on Bodycote
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on metal heat treating company Bodycote from 1,030. 0p to 780. 0p on Thursday, stating the group's current trading performance was "a mixed bag".
JP Morgan reiterates positive stance on UK energy
JP Morgan has reiterated its positive stance on the UK energy sector, despite the likely imposition of windfall taxes.
Deutsche Bank lowers target price on Pets At Home
Analysts at Deutsche Bank lowered their target price on pet supplies retailer Pets At Home from 430. 0p to 385. 0p on Thursday but retained their 'buy' rating on the group, citing "structural growth".
Berenberg slightly lowers target price on Avon Protection
Analyst at Berenberg slightly lowered their target price on defence firm Avon Protection from 1,040. 0p to 1,015. 0p each, stating the company was currently "stuck in no man's land".
MJ Gleeson, Persimmon 'top picks' for Liberum
Liberum said on Wednesday that Persimmon and MJ Gleeson were its top picks in the housebuilding sector as it noted sharp share price declines in the sector.
RBC Capital Markets raises target price on Compass Group
Analysts at RBC Capital Markets raised their target price on foodservice company Compass Group from 1,340. 0p to 1,500. 0p on Wednesday following the group's "strong" first-half results earlier in the month.
Reputation risk further muddies Darktrace investment case, says JPM
Darktrace was under the cosh on Wednesday as JPMorgan reiterated its ‘underweight’ rating on shares of the cybersecurity firm and slashed the price target to 320p from 400p, saying reputation risk has muddied the investment case further.
Deutsche Bank stays at 'hold' on IAG following inaugural ESG day
Analysts at Deutsche Bank took a fresh look at British Airways parent company International Airlines Group on Tuesday after the company's inaugural ESG day gave "a very credible boost" to net-zero plans.
Berenberg lowers target price on Vesuvius
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on engineered ceramics company Vesuvius from 600. 0p to 480. 0p on Tuesday, highlighting that the firm was "undoubtedly a cyclical business" given its exposure to the steel and foundry markets.
JP Morgan upbeat on outlook for oil field services and exploration outfits
Analysts at JP Morgan sounded an upbeat note for European Union oil field services as well as oil and exploration names.
Deutsche Bank lowers target price on Burberry
Analysts at Deutsche Bank lowered their target price on fashion house Burberry from 2,280. 0p to 1,950. 0p on Monday but said the group appeared to be doing a good job of "navigating uncertain waters".
Berenberg lowers target price on Fevertree, stays at 'buy'
Analysts at Berenberg lowered their target price on drinks maker Fevertree from 2,250. 0p to 2,000. 0p on Monday as it continued to assess downtrading risks.
Kainos FY revenues surge amid 'robust' underlying market conditions
IT provider Kainos reported growth in both revenues and adjusted pre-tax profits on Monday amid "robust" underlying market demand and high levels of customer engagement throughout the 12 months ended 31 March.