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RBC Capital cuts Taylor Wimpey price target, keeps ‘outperform’ rating
RBC Capital Markets downgraded its target price on Taylor Wimpey to 155p from 175p after its latest trading statement.

Dunelm still a good defensive play despite Q2 weakness, says Berenberg
Berenberg has reiterated its 'buy' rating for homeware retailer Dunelm despite a cool reaction to the company's trading update this week, saying it still sees the stock as a defensive investment.

Broker tips: Trustpilot, Associated British Foods
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on reviews website operator Trustpilot from 270. 0p to 330. 0p on Thursday following a “positive FY24 trading update” from the group earlier this morning.

Berenberg raises target price on Trustpilot
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on reviews website operator Trustpilot from 270. 0p to 330. 0p on Thursday following a “positive FY24 trading update” from the group earlier this morning.

Citi downgrades Primark owner AB Foods to ‘sell’ from ‘neutral’
Citi downgraded Primark owner Associated British Foods to ‘sell’ from ‘neutral’ and cut the price target to 1,770p from 2,400p.

Broker tips: DCC, Unite, Watches of Switzerland
RBC Capital Markets upgraded sales, marketing and support services group DCC to ‘outperform’ from ‘sector perform’ on Wednesday and lifted the price target to 6,000p from 5,800p following recent weakness.

RBC Capital downgrades Antofagasta, Anglo American
RBC Capital Markets downgraded Antofagasta and Anglo American on Wednesday to ‘underperform’ from ‘sector perform’ as it took a look at European diversified miners.

Deutsche Bank downgrades Watches of Switzerland to ‘hold’
Deutsche Bank downgraded its stance on Watches of Switzerland to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ on Wednesday as it said it was "time to pause".

RBC Capital upgrades DCC to 'buy'
RBC Capital Markets upgraded sales, marketing and support services group DCC to ‘outperform’ from ‘sector perform’ on Wednesday and lifted the price target to 6,000p from 5,800p following recent weakness.

Goldman starts Unite Group at ‘buy’, cites strong fundamentals
Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on student accommodation landlord Unite Group on Wednesday with a ‘buy’ rating, citing strong fundamentals and an attractive valuation entry point.

Broker tips: Rio Tinto, Clarkson
Berenberg has named Rio Tinto as its top pick for 2025 among London's blue-chip diversified mining stocks ahead of what's set to be a volatile start to the year for the sector.

Berenberg names Rio Tinto as top mining pick for 2025
Berenberg has named Rio Tinto as its top pick for 2025 among London's blue-chip diversified mining stocks ahead of what's set to be a volatile start to the year for the sector.

Canaccord Genuity raises target price on Clarkson
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity hiked their target price on shipping firm Clarkson from 4,300. 0p to 4,500. 0p on Tuesday, stating the firm was “well-positioned” to ride out volatility.

Broker tips: Bunzl, Barclays, Science Group
Citi upgraded Bunzl on Monday to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ as it said it was a hedged sector investment.

Canaccord starts coverage of Science Group at 'buy'
Canaccord Genuity started coverage of Science Group on Monday with a ‘buy’ rating and 758p price target as it pointed to 14 years of strong shareholder returns.

Berenberg raises target price on Dalata Hotel Group following CMD event
Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on Irish hotel operator Dalata Hotel Group from 480. 0p to 510. 0p on Monday following the company's recent Capital Markets Day.
Shore Capital favours international banks over domestics as bond yields rise
Shore Capital has reassessed its coverage for the UK banking sector in light of recent developments in the bond and currency markets, highlighting its preference for internationally focused lenders.

Citi upgrades Bunzl to ‘buy’
Citi upgraded Bunzl on Monday to ‘buy’ from ‘neutral’ as it said it was a hedged sector investment.

Broker tips: Reckitt, Haleon, Persimmon, Serco
Morgan Stanley upgraded Reckitt Benckiser and downgraded Haleon on Friday as it took a look at consumer staples stocks.

RBC Capital starts Liontrust at ‘underperform’, Polar Capital at ‘outperform’
RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of Liontrust Asset Management on Friday with an ‘underperform’ rating and 390p price target as it took a look at the UK asset management sector.