Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley upgraded Ivanhoe Mines to "Overweight" while downgrading Alcoa and Vale to "Equal-weight", saying a changing supply outlook favors copper and precious metals over aluminum and iron ore. The brokerage expects copper, gold and silver prices to outperform, while forecasting aluminum will move into surplus and iron ore markets will remain under pressure.
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During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today’s blog post should be a great place to start. After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company’s fundamental health, I decided to revise my Stock Grader recommendations for 104 big blue chips. Chances are that you have at least one of these stocks in your portfolio, so you may want to give this list a skim and act accordingly. This Week’s Ratings Changes: Up
UBS upgraded Alcoa (NYSE:AA) to Buy, citing sustained disruptions to aluminium production in the Middle East. The bank expects these supply issues to keep aluminium prices and physical premiums elevated for an extended period. UBS links this environment to potential improvement in Alcoa's earnings, cash flow and capacity for shareholder returns. Alcoa is a major producer of primary aluminium and related products, so prolonged supply constraints can materially influence its revenue mix and...
Investing.com -- UBS has upgraded Alcoa shares to “Buy” from “Neutral,” raising its price target to $80 per share from $75, citing expectations that prolonged disruptions to Middle East aluminium production will keep prices and premiums elevated for years.