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RBC Capital on Biogen (BIIB): 'CMS Makes It Clear - Leqembi Will Be Broadly Reimbursed - Should Reduce Overhang'

April 26, 2023 3:16 PM EDT

RBC Capital analyst Brian Abrahams reiterated an Outperform rating and $340.00 price target on Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB).

The analyst comments "We believe many people have been on the sidelines on BIIB because of concerns around Leqembi events this year - upcoming competitor data from LLY, an AdComm, the PDUFA for potential full approval, and CMS decision on reimbursement. Our sense has been that reimbursement is the biggest uncertainty weighing on the stock and on perceptions around Leqembi's long-term potential, as despite CMS's contention they will broaden reimbursement as soon as the drug... More

McDonald's (MCD) PT Raised to $325 at Guggenheim

April 26, 2023 6:13 AM EDT

Guggenheim analyst Gregory Francfort raised the price target on McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) to $325.00 (from $305.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst commented, "McDonalds posted a very strong 1Q23 with EPS of $2.45 (that does not back out an $0.18 restructuring charge) vs. our $2.35 estimate. We... More

First Republic Bank (FRC) exploring potential $100bn in asset sales - Bloomberg

April 25, 2023 1:33 PM EDT

Bloomberg reported Tuesday that sources have told them First Republic Bank (NYSE: FRC) is mulling divesting $50 billion to $100 billion of long-dated securities and mortgages as part of a larger plan to improve its financial situation.

The potential sales would help decrease the banks... More

Verizon Communications (VZ) shares edge lower as Q1 results uninspiring

April 25, 2023 8:31 AM EDT

Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) has edged lower premarket Tuesday after a slight first-quarter earnings beat, although revenue came in below expectations.

The telecommunications firm posted earnings of $1.20 per share in the first quarter, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $1.19, while revenue, which fell... More

Citi Resumes First Republic Bank (FRC) at Sell

April 25, 2023 8:17 AM EDT

Citi analyst Arren Cyganovich resumes coverage on First Republic Bank (NYSE: FRC) with a Sell rating and a price target of $11.00.

The analyst comments "First Republic lost over $100B of deposits excluding the $30B it received from large banks. The high cost... More