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Broker tips: Standard Life, Mercia Asset Management

Thu 23 July 2026 15:44

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg lifted its price target on insurer Standard Life to 1,072p from 975p, saying the upcoming Aegon UK acquisition would materially strengthen the group's scale and market position.

Canaccord Genuity keeps Mercia Asset Management at 'buy'

Thu 23 July 2026 15:42

(Sharecast News) - Mercia Asset Management has secured a new three‑year debt facility with Metro Bank worth up to £38m, a move Canaccord Genuity said gives the group greater flexibility to pursue inorganic growth.

Berenberg raises target price on Standard Life

Thu 23 July 2026 15:28

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg lifted its price target on insurer Standard Life to 1,072p from 975p, saying the upcoming Aegon UK acquisition would materially strengthen the group's scale and market position.

Broker tips: Howden Joinery, Segro

Wed 22 July 2026 14:20

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets updated their model on Howden Joinery to include the firm's recently completed acquisition of DIY Kitchens, aligning its estimates ahead of H1 results on 23 July.

Berenberg raises target price on Segro

Wed 22 July 2026 13:40

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg lifted its price target on Segro from 915p to 995p, saying this represented fair value at a 10% premium to adjusted net asset value, after modelling a substantial future value‑creation runway across the group's development p

RBC Capital Markets hikes target price on Howden Joinery

Wed 22 July 2026 07:59

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets updated their model on Howden Joinery to include the firm's recently completed acquisition of DIY Kitchens, aligning its estimates ahead of H1 results on 23 July.

Broker tips: Volex, M&S

Tue 21 July 2026 14:47

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity upgraded Volex to 'buy' from 'hold' on Tuesday, saying the shares now offered around 18% upside to its new 600p target price after pulling back from June highs.

Canaccord Genuity upgrades Volex to 'buy'

Tue 21 July 2026 12:25

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Canaccord Genuity upgraded Volex to 'buy' from 'hold' on Tuesday, saying the shares now offered around 18% upside to its new 600p target price after pulling back from June highs.

JPMorgan lifts M&S price target, reiterates 'overweight'

Tue 21 July 2026 07:13

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan lifted its price target on Marks & Spencer on Tuesday to 450p from 440p as it reiterated its 'overweight' rating, arguing that the turnaround is gaining traction.

Broker tips: Computacenter, Atalaya Mining

Mon 20 July 2026 13:37

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg lifted their target price for Computacenter from 3,450p to 5,300p and upgraded the stock to 'buy' on Monday, arguing that the group was now well positioned to beat current profit expectations after a stronger‑tha