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Broker tips: Vodafone, NatWest, Lloyds, Playtech

Wed 07 January 2026 14:07

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg upgraded Vodafone on Wednesday to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted the price target to 119p from 82p as it highlighted the potential for free cash flow growth and a strong balance sheet.

Barclays downgrades NatWest to 'equalweight' after strong run

Wed 07 January 2026 12:37

(Sharecast News) - Barclays downgraded NatWest on Wednesday to 'equalweight' from 'overweight' as it paused for breath and waited for consensus to catch up on capital.

Citi starts coverage of Playtech at 'buy'

Wed 07 January 2026 11:02

(Sharecast News) - Citi initiated coverage of Playtech on Wednesday at 'buy' with a 355p price target, which it said implies around 34% upside.

Jefferies flags downside risks for Unilever, stays at 'underperform'

Wed 07 January 2026 10:37

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies has reiterated an 'underperform' rating for Unilever ahead of the consumer products group's fourth-quarter results amid "persistent concerns" surrounding the business.

Berenberg upgrades Vodafone to 'buy', shares spark

Wed 07 January 2026 10:22

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg upgraded Vodafone on Wednesday to 'buy' from 'hold' and lifted the price target to 119p from 82p as it highlighted the potential for free cash flow growth and a strong balance sheet.

RBC keeps 'outperform' on Burberry ahead of Q3 update

Wed 07 January 2026 08:24

(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets has reiterated its 'outperform' rating for Burberry ahead of a third-quarter trading update later this month, saying the stock could benefit from a valuation rerating if the British luxury brand delivers against cons

Morgan Stanley upgrades Rentokil, downgrades DCC

Tue 06 January 2026 14:23

(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley upgraded Rentokil Initial and RS Group on Tuesday, but downgraded DCC as it took a look at the European business services sector.

Bank of America downgrades Adidas and JD Sports, shares tumble

Tue 06 January 2026 11:14

(Sharecast News) - Adidas and JD Sports tumbled on Tuesday after Bank of America downgraded its stance on the sportswear retailers, saying it expects a "material stepdown" in the sector's growth.

Shore Capital hails Next update but sees tough trading backdrop for 2026

Tue 06 January 2026 10:47

(Sharecast News) - Shares in Next were rising strongly on Tuesday after the high street retailer raised its full-year outlook, but it wasn't enough to change Shore Capital's 'hold' rating on the stock, with the broker highlighting ongoing weak consumer co

JPMorgan places Ocado on 'positive catalyst watch', shares spark

Tue 06 January 2026 08:18

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan placed Ocado on 'positive catalyst watch' on Tuesday as it pointed to improving fundamentals.