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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Downgrades Legg Mason (LM) to Market Perform; Higher Expected Comp. Costs Weigh on the Stock

May 4, 2011 7:15 AM EDT
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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded Legg Mason (NYSE: LM) from Outperform to Market Perform. PT lowered to $39.

KBW analyst says, "While we thought it was an in-line quarter with solid revenue and moderating outflows, expected sharp increase in compensation was disappointing and margin improvement now less compelling. Lower estimates and price target."

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Shares of Legg Mason closed at $35.13 yesterday.


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