Jefferies Financial Group Inc. hired Tim Kerry from Barclays Plc as the bank builds up its ranks to prepare for a wave of M&A-related financings.

PVH (NYSE:PVH – Get Free Report) had its price objective reduced by equities researchers at Jefferies Financial Group from $104.00 to $101.00 in a report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “hold” rating on the textile maker’s stock.

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES – Get Free Report) had its price target dropped by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group from $52.00 to $47.00 in a research note issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “underperform” rating on the utilities provider’s stock.

In a report released today, James Rowland Clark from Barclays maintained a Buy rating on SSP Group plc (SSPG – Research Report), with a price

Citi led in deal value with advisories worth $60.8bn, while Jefferies dominated in deal volume, advising on 23 transactions.

Nextracker Inc. was upgraded by both Barclays (LON: BARC) and Jefferies on Wednesday, as analysts expressed renewed confidence in the company’s execution, margi

In a report released today, Jonathan Hurn from Barclays maintained a Hold rating on Smiths Group plc (SMIN – Research Report), with a price

Barclays (LON:BARC) reaffirmed its positive stance on Replimune Group (NASDAQ:REPL), maintaining an Overweight rating and a $17.00 price target, representing significant upside from the current price of $11.

Diageo has faced additional challenges, namely the profit warning and its aftermath. One significant investor, Fundsmith, opted to exit the stock entirely citing management issues and early signs weight-loss drugs were affecting sales. On Sunday, the company denied reports it was looking to sell top-performing beer brand Guinness.

Diageo's new finance chief Nik Jhangiani is under pressure to row back on the spirits giant's medium-term sales goals next week, which some investors say may no longer be realistic given sliding sales across the sector.

Bank of America reinitiates AB Foods with 'underperform' - price target 1,750 pence Bernstein raises Ryanair price target to 23.50 (23.00) EUR - 'outperform' Barclays raises Bank of Ireland price target to 11.50 (11) EUR - 'equal weight'

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. hired Tim Kerry from Barclays Plc as the bank builds up its ranks to prepare for a wave of M&A-related financings.