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Morgan Stanley and Barclays have both restated "overweight" ratings on Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, while StockNews.com upgraded it to a "buy." Currently, the bank holds a consensus rating of "Buy" from analysts, with one hold, four buy, and one strong buy rating. Institutional investors have increased their stakes, with Pictet Asset Management growing its holdings by 28.8% in the fourth quarter. The bank recently announced a dividend increase to $0.5122 per share, reflecting a yield of 1.7%.
UBS has maintained its 'buy' recommendation for Reckitt Benckiser, setting a price target of 7,700 pence, indicating a potential 48% upside. The broker anticipates organic sales growth of 1.2% in the first quarter, driven by a 2.5% increase in the core business, despite a 2% decline in Mead Johnson Nutrition and Essential Home.
Laetitia Girolami-Boyer has been appointed as the Chief Sustainability Officer for Global Banking EMEA at BNP Paribas, where she will lead the bank's sustainability initiatives. With over two decades of experience at the firm and a strong background in finance, she has been pivotal in advancing the bank's sustainability goals, including the Growth Technology Sustainability 2025 plan. Passionate about mentorship and social inclusion, Laetitia aims to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy through innovative financial solutions.
Lloyds Banking Group operates in three segments: Retail, Commercial Banking, and Insurance, Pensions, and Investments, offering various financial products to personal customers. The company recently reported a quarterly EPS of $0.05, missing estimates, and announced a dividend increase to $0.1035 per share, yielding 4%. Analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus hold rating and a target price of $2.75.
Lloyds Banking Group plc is projected to post an EPS of 0.27 for the current fiscal year and has announced a semi-annual dividend of $0.1035 per share, yielding 4%, an increase from the previous $0.05. The company operates in retail, commercial banking, and insurance sectors, with a current dividend payout ratio of 60.61%. Despite a Moderate Buy rating from analysts, top-rated firms suggest alternative stocks may offer better investment opportunities.
UBS has maintained its "Buy" rating for Reckitt Benckiser, setting a target price of 7700 pence. Analyst Guillaume Delmas anticipates a solid start to the year for the consumer goods group, projecting organic sales growth of 1.2 percent, slightly below the consensus of 1.6 percent, with core business growth expected at 2.5 percent.
Pedro Sousa Cardoso has stepped down as Chief Digital Officer of Emirates NBD after three and a half years, during which he spearheaded the bank's digital transformation and implemented an agile operating model. His leadership enhanced digital initiatives across the organization, including Emirates Islamic and Liv Digital Bank, and he expressed pride in the accomplishments achieved. Sousa Cardoso looks forward to remaining active in the digital and financial sectors as Emirates NBD continues its digital development journey.
Deutsche Bank has invested GBP 250 million in UK fintech Abound, enhancing its lending capacity to GBP 1.6 billion. Utilizing AI and Open Banking data, Abound offers loans between GBP 1,000 and GBP 20,000 with competitive rates, aiming to improve access to credit for low-risk individuals often overlooked by traditional methods. The company, operational since 2024, achieved profitability within three years and is expanding its technology to other lenders.
Barclays PLC has initiated a share buy-back program, purchasing 5.3 million ordinary shares for cancellation on the London Stock Exchange. This strategic move, part of an initiative announced in February 2025, aims to reduce the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and enhancing shareholder value. Following the transaction, Barclays’ issued share capital now consists of over 14.3 billion ordinary shares with voting rights.
Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to close up to 116 branches over the next 12 months, contributing to a total of 254 closures by 2025. This decision affects its subsidiaries, including Halifax and Bank of Scotland, with several branches in Birmingham among those set to shut down.
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