Broker Tips
EasyJet likely to be flying lower than rivals, Barclays reckons
Barclays analysts predict that uncertainty around airline demand will be sky-high in 2019, with airlines also needing to battle fuel headwinds, with easyJet shares seen as most at-risk.
Berenberg upgrades William Hill to 'buy', says firm ripe for a takeover
Analysts at Berenberg upgraded their recommendation for William Hill's shares from 'hold' to 'buy', arguing that the shares were just "too cheap" after having nearly halved in value over the course of 2018.
EasyJet flies lower on Barclays downgrade
EasyJet flew lower on Thursday as Barclays cut its recommendation on the budget airline to 'underweight' from 'equalweight' and chopped the price target to 1,200p from 1,500p, saying this was "a purely relative call".
Thursday broker round-up
Intercontinental Hotels Group: Berenberg upgrades to buy with a target price of 4,850p.
ITV tumbles on BofA Merrill Lynch downgrade
ITV was under pressure on Thursday as Bank of America Merrill Lynch cut its stance on the stock to 'underperform' from 'buy' and slashed the price target to 110p from 210p as it turned more cautious on the European media sector.