ShareCast News - Broker Recommendations

Brokers lift Rolls-Royce targets after Daimler buy-out

A host of analysts lifted their target prices for Rolls Royce on Monday after the engine group's move last week to buy-out Daimler in their 50-50 joint venture, Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS).
[Yesterday 14:27]

Investec ups Vesuvius to a 'buy' from 'hold'

Following the recent underperformance by shares of Vesuvius, analysts at Investec have decided to move to a 'buy' recommendation on the stock.
[Yesterday 12:08]

Broker tips: Mondi, AB Foods, Centrica, Taylor Wimpey

Citigroup has upgraded its rating for Mondi from 'neutral' to 'buy' and raised the target price from 1,110p to 1,260p, saying it sees "another strong year ahead" for the paper and packaging group.
[Yesterday 12:05]

UBS lifts AB Foods target on Primark potential

UBS has hiked its target price for food and retail company Associated British Foods by 14 per cent and reiterated its 'buy' stance, saying that the Primark business is 'still at an early chapter'.
[Yesterday 11:39]

Numis cuts Taylor Wimpey to 'hold'

Numis Securities has downgraded house builder Taylor Wimpey from 'add' to 'hold' but has lifted its estimates after the company's 2013 results and the cash return revealed last month.
[Yesterday 11:13]

Credit Suisse upgrades Centrica after recent falls

Credit Suisse has raised its recommendation for British Gas owner Centrica from 'underperform' to 'neutral' after the stock's recent underperformance.
[Yesterday 09:46]

Citi upgrades Mondi to 'buy' on compelling valuation

Monday broker round-up UPDATE

African British Foods: UBS raises target price from 2890p to 3300p and keeps a buy recommendation.
[Yesterday 08:43]

Emerging market worries at G4S 'overdone', says Charles Stanley

Security solutions group G4S was making decent gains on Friday ahead of its 2013 results due out next week, with Charles Stanley providing a lift after giving the stock an 'accumulate' recommendation.
[Fri 13:29]

Broker tips: HSBC, Royal Mail, Aggreko, Aviva

Goldman Sachs has removed HSBC from its 'conviction buy' list and reduced its profit forecasts following the bank's 2013 results last week. Goldman maintained a 'buy' recommendation for the stock, but lowered its target price to 740p from 900p.
[Fri 11:39]

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