Morgan Stanley analyst Ryan Kenny upgraded Jefferies Financial (JEF) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $78, up from $74. The firm says the merger and acquisition cycle is “gaining steam.” It cites “overblown concerns” surrounding First Brands, further shares gain ahead and the company’s expanded SMBC partnership for the upgrade of Jefferies.
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