Morgan Stanley upgraded Barclays to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of 230 GBp, up from 190 GBp. The analyst’s earnings estimates are ahead of consensus for the first time and the firm believes earnings upgrades will drive the stock higher. Morgan Stanley also sees room for capital efficiency at Barclays. It cites an improved outlook for sales and payout for the upgrade.
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