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analysts downgrade recommendations for major companies ahead of market opening
Analysts have made several adjustments to their recommendations for various companies. Notable changes include Deutsche Bank lowering Air France-KLM's sell recommendation to EUR 8.50 and JPMorgan downgrading Arkema and BASF to Underweight with targets of EUR 68.50 and EUR 45, respectively. Meanwhile, Genfit received a Buy rating from Van Lanschot Kempen, targeting EUR 9, and Nexity was initiated with a Buy coverage by CIC, targeting EUR 12.
pets at home warns of profit decline as pandemic pet boom fades
Pets at Home Group Plc has warned of lower-than-expected profits due to weak consumer confidence and the decline of the pandemic-driven surge in pet ownership. The company's stock fell by as much as 10% in London, reflecting a more than 20% drop since the beginning of the year. For fiscal 2025, underlying profit before tax is now expected to grow modestly to £132 million, down from previous guidance of £144 million, according to a statement.
global veterinary healthcare market projected to reach 270 billion by 2028
The global veterinary healthcare market is projected to grow from $192.55 billion in 2023 to $270.68 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 7.0%. Key growth drivers include rising pet ownership, zoonotic disease prevalence, and advancements in telemedicine and genomic medicine. North America remains the largest market, while major players include Zoetis Inc. and Merck & Co.