Cannacord ups target on Barratt Developments, sees upside to earnings

7th Feb 2019 15:21

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their target price for shares on Barratt Developments following the company's latest six-month financials.

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Thursday broker round-up

7th Feb 2019 13:20

(Sharecast News) - EI Group: Peel Hunt downgrades to hold with a target price of 215p.

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Wednesday broker round-up

6th Feb 2019 13:31

(Sharecast News) - National Grid: RBC Capital Markets upgrades to outperform with a target price of 950p.

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Barratt working with suppliers ahead of Brexit

6th Feb 2019 07:08

(Sharecast News) - Barratt Developments grew profits 19% in the first half of its trading year as Britain's largest housebuilder said it was in a "strong position" in spite of the uncertainty around Brexit.

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Wednesday preview: Fedspeak, UK homebuilders in focus

5th Feb 2019 15:09

(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight on Wednesday will continue to be on the ongoing stream of corporate results being published on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Redburn downgrades Crest Nicholson after 'torrid' 2018

24th Jan 2019 13:48

(Sharecast News) - Redburn cut its stance on Crest Nicholson to 'neutral' from 'buy' on Thursday as part of a broader note on UK housebuilders.

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UK equities looking 'particularly attractive', says Morgan Stanley

14th Jan 2019 13:07

(Sharecast News) - Since the global selloff at the end of last year, UK equity valuations are looking "particularly attractive", Morgan Stanley has told clients, suggesting banks could see the biggest bounce from a postive Brexit outcome.

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Housebuilders rally as BoA Merrill says risks priced in, upgrades sector

11th Jan 2019 10:04

(Sharecast News) - Housebuilders were the star performers on the FTSE 100 on Friday as Bank of America Merrill Lynch upped its stance on the sector to 'neutral' from 'underperform' and boosted its ratings on several stocks, saying the risks are now priced in.

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Wednesday preview: Fedspeak, Barratt Developments, Taylor Wimpey in focus

8th Jan 2019 14:21

(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight will continue to be on any potentially market-moving headlines out of the ongoing trade talks between Beijing and Washington which are set to continue for a third (and unscheduled) session.

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Peel Hunt downgrades housebuilders on Brexit uncertainty

10th Dec 2018 15:26

(Sharecast News) - Housebuilders were under the cosh on Monday as Peel Hunt cut its stance on several names in the sector, with Brexit uncertainty a concern.

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Monday broker round-up

10th Dec 2018 13:19

(Sharecast News) - RSA: Jefferies upgrades to buy with a target price of 606p.

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Liberum ups Barratt, Bovis and Crest Nicholson to 'buy'

6th Dec 2018 14:01

(Sharecast News) - Liberum upped its stance on Barratt Developments, Bovis Homes and Crest Nicholson on Thursday, arguing that there is at least 20% upside if a smooth Brexit materialises.

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Sector movers: Builders benefit from budget, defence stocks downded

30th Oct 2018 12:14

(Sharecast News) - Housebuilders and construction groups were top of the pile on Tuesday thanks to treats doled out by the Chancellor the day before, while defence stocks were under water.

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Barratt lays foundation for new targets at gradual pace

17th Oct 2018 07:57

(Sharecast News) - Sales of Barratt Developments homes in the first 15 weeks of its financial year have slowed slightly compared to last year but the builder said market conditions "remain good".

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Monday broker round-up

10th Sep 2018 11:48

(Sharecast News) - Glencore: JP Morgan downgrades to neutral with a target price of 370p.

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