Broker Tips
ITV gains leverage after Virgin's fight with Auntie Beeb
UKTV, which is 50% owned by the BBC, will withdraw its channels from broadcaster Virgin Media on Saturday after failing to agree on retransmission fees, which saw ITV shares perk up on hopes that it could increase its own fees.
Broker tips: Sports Direct, Unilever, ITV
RBC Capital Markets upped its price target on Mike Ashley's Sports Direct to 360p from 325p due to a better outlook for FY19 and lower net debt, following the company's results on Thursday.
Friday broker round-up
Close Brothers: JP Morgan upgrades to overweight with a target price of 1,800p.
Unilever deserves more credit for its revamp, Berenberg says
Unilever has done more than its competitors to overhaul its business but the market has not recognised this, Berenberg analysts said as they raised their target price for UK shares of the Marmite and Dove soap maker.
RBC Capital ups Sports Direct target price on better outlook, lower net debt
RBC Capital Markets upped its price target on Mike Ashley's Sports Direct to 360p from 325p due to a better outlook for FY19 and lower net debt, following the company's results on Thursday.