Atlantic Union Bankshares price target raised to $41 from $35 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB) to $41 from $35 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. A steepening yield curve with lower short end rates is “an ideal backdrop for Midcap Banks,” says the analyst, who is upgrading the industry view to Attractive. The midcap banks group has underperformed year-to-date, setting up “a compelling buying opportunity,” the analyst tells investors.