Broker Tips
Berenberg sees huge upside for YouGov even after Tuesday's surge
Berenberg has slashed its target price for research firm YouGov by 18% but still sees significant upside after recent weakness in the shares.
Broker tips: Judges Scientific, Next, Associated British Foods
Berenberg initiated coverage of Judges Scientific on Monday with a 'buy' rating and 10,400. 0p price target, stating it was one of the highest quality companies in the UK mid-cap market, evidenced by its "stellar" track record.
Berenberg starts Judges Scientific at 'buy'
Berenberg initiated coverage of Judges Scientific on Monday with a ‘buy’ rating and 10,400p price target.
JPMorgan places Next, AB Foods on 'negative catalyst watch'
JPMorgan Cazenove placed the shares of Next and Primark owner Associated British Foods on ‘negative catalyst watch’ on Monday as it took a look at the European general retail sector.
Broker tips: UK stocks, Synthomer, THG
Citi has downgraded its average rating for UK stocks to 'underweight', saying the region's heavy exposure to oil could lead to a raft of earnings downgrades in the near future.
BofA Merrill Lynch reiterates 'buy' on THG
Bank of America Merrill Lynch reiterated its ‘buy’ rating on THG on Friday as it argued that margins are improving and it’s now time for growth.
Citi downgrades UK stocks to 'underweight'
Citi has downgraded its average rating for UK stocks to 'underweight', saying the region's heavy exposure to oil could lead to a raft of earnings downgrades in the near future.
Berenberg hikes target price on Synthomer
Analysts at Berenberg upped their target price on chemicals firm Synthomer from 115. 0p to 400. 0p on Friday, stating the group's balance sheet had now been "repaired".
Broker tips: Volution, Spirent Communications
Ventilation equipment manufacturer Volution released its full-year results on Thursday, leading analysts at Berenberg to take a fresh look at the stock.
Berenberg stays at 'buy' on Volution
Ventilation equipment manufacturer Volution released its full-year results on Thursday, leading analysts at Berenberg to take a fresh look at the stock.
Canaccord slashes Spirent forecasts but still sees upside
Canaccord Genuity has slashed its target price for Spirent Communications by 40% after the third downgrade to forecasts this year, but maintained a 'speculative buy' rating saying that a rebound is still likely.
Broker tips: Aviva, Tesco
Jefferies upgraded Aviva on Wednesday to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ and lifted the price target by 26% to 480p as it pointed to "turning tides".
Jefferies upgrades Aviva to 'buy'
Jefferies upgraded Aviva on Wednesday to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ and lifted the price target by 26% to 480p as it pointed to "turning tides".
More upgrades possible at Tesco after H1 beat, says Shore Capital
Shore Capital has reiterated its 'buy' rating for Tesco after the retail giant's forecast-beating first half, saying that more upgrades could be possible if the company sustains its strong momentum.
JPMorgan upgrades Severn Trent to ‘neutral’
JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded its stance on Severn Trent on Wednesday as it took a look at the UK water sector.
Broker tips: Boohoo, Yellow Cake, WPP
Shore Capital has reiterated a 'buy' rating on Boohoo despite the fast-fashion retailer cutting its sales guidance for the year.
Citi cuts organic targets for WPP but still sees value
Citigroup has reiterated its 'buy' rating for advertising giant WPP despite cutting its organic sales forecasts, saying the recent underperformance of the stock is unwarranted.
Berenberg hikes Yellow Cake target by 20%
Berenberg has hiked its target price for Yellow Cake by nearly 20%, after the uranium developer raised $125m in a share placing last week.
Shore Capital upbeat on Boohoo's prospects despite sales warning
Shore Capital has reiterated a 'buy' rating on Boohoo despite the fast-fashion retailer cutting its sales guidance for the year.
Broker tips: BAE Systems, BT, Future
Berenberg upgraded defence contractor BAE Systems on Monday to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’ and lifted the price target to 1,170p from 1,050p.