The upcoming US bank earnings season could bring a tidal shift for Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC), analysts at UBS said.
So far this year, investor enthusiasm for BofA shares seem to lag that for money center bank rivals Citigroup, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, the analysts noted, though all four stocks have performed fairly in-line with one another.
NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA, ETR:NVD) was a key driving force on Wall Street on Monday after UBS upped its target price, based on supply chain checks.
Investor sentiment about the chip giant “has faded somewhat in recent weeks”, creating more of a 'wall of worry'.
UBS analysts have downgraded GSK PLC (LSE:GSK, NYSE:GSK) from a 'buy' to 'neutral' rating, citing uncertainties surrounding its vaccine portfolio and ongoing legal issues with Zantac.
The Swiss bank slashed its price target to 1,580p from the prior 2,040p to reflect a cautious outlook on future earnings.
This Labour government poses little threat to Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) and the other the UK banks, according to analysts at Wall St bank Citi.
Near-term implications from a Labour government are limited, Citi adds, with this quarter tipped to mark the trough for UK domestic bank NIMs [net interest margins].
Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) has received an upgrade from analysts at US bank Jefferies, which reckons the insurer is the best of the bunch currently.
Half-year results should show another period of solid progress versus its strategic plan, growth should come from the capital-light lines - General Insurance (GI), Wealth and Protection & Health.
LBG Media PLC (AIM:LBG) is backed by 'positive tailwinds', according to Berenberg, which raised its price target by 20p to 140p a share for the digital publisher focusing on the young adult demographic.
Repeating its 'buy' advice, the investment bank noted that the audience to which LGB caters is one of the most elusive for advertisers.
Wimbledon was once an annual highlight for FTSE 250-listed soft drinks maker Britvic PLC (LSE:BVIC), as its cornerstone squash brand Robinsons basked in the glory of a prestigious sponsorship that dated back more than eight decades.
That partnership came to an end in 2022, but Britvic is in high spirits for another reason this Wimbledon season.
Marston’s PLC (LSE:MARS) shares rose 20% following Carlsberg's announcement of a £206 million acquisition of Marston's 40% stake in their joint venture, Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC).
This deal, valued at 14.5 times last year's earnings, allows Marston's to accelerate the repayment of its nearly £1 billion debt and save £18 million in interest payments, making the transaction earnings accretive.