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Broker tips: IAG, BT Group, Imperial Tobacco

IAG was in focus on Friday after the revelation that Qatar Airways had purchased a 9.99% stake in the airline, though broker Liberum reckons that a full takeover of the Anglo-Spanish group is "highly unlikely".
[Fri 12:42]

Broker tips: IAG, BT Group, Imperial Tobacco

Hargreaves Lansdown welcomes strong cash generation at BT

Hargreaves Lansdowne Stockbrokers has applauded BT's strong cash generation and plans to cut its pension deficit, though competition in the telecoms sector is of some concern.
[Fri 11:27]

UBS hikes Imperial target on US tobacco deal potential

UBS has hiked its target price for Imperial Tobacco by 15%, saying that it sees the prospect of a "significant step-up" in cash flow at the cigarette company.
[Fri 10:03]

Friday broker round-up

Air Partner: Northland upgrades from 'hold' to 'buy' with a target price of 400p.
[Fri 09:54]

Full Qatar Airways takeover of IAG "highly unlikely", says Liberum

IAG's shares were advancing on Friday after the revelation that Qatar Airways had purchased a 9.99% stake in the airline, though broker Liberum reckons that a full takeover of the Anglo-Spanish group is "highly unlikely".
[Fri 09:29]

Broker tips: Shell, Easyjet, Standard Life

Charles Stanley has cut its recommendation for Royal Dutch Shell from 'buy' to 'accumulate', saying it sees less upside after fourth-quarter profits came in well below forecasts.
[Thu 12:45]

Barclays upgrades Easyjet after strong first quarter

Easyjet's shares were flying higher on Thursday after analysts at Barclays Capital upgraded their stance on the stock from 'equalweight' to 'overweight' and hiked their target price from 1,850p to 2,150p.
[Thu 12:41]

Shell no longer a 'buy' due to challenging outlook, says Charles Stanley

Charles Stanley has cut its recommendation for Royal Dutch Shell from 'buy' to 'accumulate', saying it sees less upside after fourth-quarter profits came in well below forecasts.
[Thu 10:37]

Thursday broker round-up

Antofagasta: Charles Stanley downgrades to 'reduce'.
[Thu 09:37]

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