DA Davidson analyst Jeff Rulis downgraded First Financial Northwest to Neutral from Buy with a price target of $22, up from $16, citing the pending deal announcement with Global. The merger has a lengthy projected time to close, as well as other characteristics to suggest the deal closing is not a formality, although a successful close is the likeliest outcome, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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