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Jefferies on Monday upgraded restaurant operator Americana Restaurants International (ADX:AMR, SASE:6015) to buy from underperform and raised its price target to 2.96 Saudi riyals from 1.63 riyals.
Bernstein on Wednesday initiated its coverage of restaurant operator Americana Restaurants International (SASE:6015, ADX:AMR) with an outperform rating and a price target of 2.941 Emirati dirhams.
Stocks in the United Arab Emirates closed in the green again, with the FTSE ADX General Index gaining 1.618% and the DFM General Index adding 1.83% at the close of Tuesday trading.Markets will await the release of the UAE S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index report for July on Wednesday to gauge the health of the country's non-oil private sector amid the renewed tensions in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. The metric declined to 50.8 in June from 52.6 in May.On the geopolitical front, investor optimism improved after US President Donald Trump signaled that fresh talks with Iran had resumed, though the Middle Eastern country dismissed claims that any such negotiations are taking place."Oil prices dropped sharply yesterday on rising optimism that the US and Iran may be moving closer to reviving a Middle East deal," ING said. "The scale of the sell-off seems fairly overdone, given that there's still considerable uncertainty. We've been in this situation multiple times before, only to see things unravel. And with Iran denying that any talks are underway and Trump issuing warnings if no deal materialises, the backdrop clearly leaves ample room for a renewed escalation."Back home and on the corporate front, FAB Securities confirmed Americana Restaurants International's (ADX:AMR) buy rating with a price target of 2.50 Emirati dirhams after its second-quarter attributable profit surpassed the financial services firm's expectations. Shares of the restaurant operator closed the session flat.Al Ramz Corp. Investment and Development (DFM:ALRAMZ) logged a 90% year-over-year growth in its first-half net profit driven by higher trading volumes, asset management fees, and market-making revenue. The Dubai-listed investor's shares were also unchanged at the time of closing.
UBS on Thursday raised the price target for restaurant operator Americana Restaurants International (ADX:AMR, SASE:6015) to 2.82 Emirati dirhams from 2.60 dirhams and confirmed its buy rating.
Citi on Wednesday increased the price target for restaurant operator Americana Restaurants International (ADX:AMR, SASE:6015) to 2.68 Saudi riyals from 2.45 riyals and reiterated its buy rating.
Markets in the United Arab Emirates closed in the green on Wednesday as investors brace for the US Federal Reserve's highly anticipated monetary policy meeting later in the day.At the close of trading, the FTSE ADX General Index was little changed at 0.048% in the green, while the DFM General Index gained 0.122%.The US Fed is expected to leave rates unchanged in the 3.50% to 3.75% range for the fifth consecutive meeting amid cooling but still-elevated inflation and looming uncertainty from the Middle East conflict. However, traders are also pricing in the possibility of a rate hike."Global markets will be bracing for the Fed meeting as we're bound to have a surprise, but the direction remains up for debate. Markets seem to settle at around a 30% probability of a hike, which means both a hold and a hike should push rates around," ING analysts said. "The narrative around the decision matters too, especially the stance of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh if the option to hike rates is chosen. He might not endorse the move but simply deliver it."On the geopolitical front, the US and Saudi Arabia carried out joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Eastern Iraq in response to drone attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. The escalating tensions in the Middle East faded hopes of a swift resolution and drove oil prices higher, with Brent crude oil futures up 4.88% as of 3:45 pm UAE time.Back home and on the corporate front, investors assessed first-half earnings reports from companies, including Americana Restaurants International (ADX:AMR) and Aldar Properties (ADX:ALDAR).Americana Restaurants International was the Abu Dhabi bourse's most traded stock by volume and closed 4.88% higher after it recorded a 59.2% year-over-year growth in attributable net profit. Aldar Properties also achieved a higher attributable profit for the period, backed by an 8% growth in revenue, but closed the session 2.35% in the red.Meanwhile in Dubai, Commercial Bank of Dubai (DFM:CBD) launched its new CBD Invest digital wealth offering to provide its elite and private banking customers with a detailed view of their financial position and enable them to manage their investment portfolios and make informed decisions. Shares of the Emirati lender gained 2.13% at closing.
Stocks in the United Arab Emirates were back in the green on Tuesday as hopes of renewed negotiations between the US and Iran boosted market sentiment, leading to a decline in oil prices.At the close of trading, the FTSE ADX General Index gained 0.913%, while the DFM General Index added 0.933%.US President Donald Trump said that he held off a planned military attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Trump also added that "serious negotiations" are taking place and a potential deal acceptable to the US might be reached.According to reports from various media outlets, Iran submitted a new response to the latest US proposal through Pakistan. The proposal entails the withdrawal of US troops from close areas, compensation for war damages, lifting of all sanctions, and release of frozen funds."The oil market continues to trade in wide ranges, and it remains extremely sensitive to Iran-related headlines amid current supply disruptions," ING said. "One might think the oil market would become increasingly numb to these headlines. However, the scale of supply disruptions is significant and growing more concerning each day that oil flows remain halted."Back home, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange integrated its derivatives offerings and market data onto the Bloomberg Terminal, enabling institutional investors to explore and access opportunities within UAE-listed companies.On the corporate side, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. For Distribution (ADX:ADNOCDIST), d/b/a Adnoc Distribution, teamed up with Americana Restaurants International (ADX:AMR) to integrate up to 200 quick service restaurants in its network. Shares of Adnoc Distribution closed 0.26% higher, while those of Americana Restaurants surged 6.25%.United Securities downgraded its rating on Dubai Taxi Co (DFM:DTC) to hold from buy and cut its price target to 2.15 Emirati dirhams per share, after its profit and revenue came to be lower than the investment management firm's estimates. The taxi company's stocks closed the session flat.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. For Distribution (ADX:ADNOCDIST), d/b/a Adnoc Distribution, and Americana Restaurants International (SASE:6015, ADX:AMR) partnered to enhance dining convenience and roadside retail offering in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.The Abu Dhabi-listed fuel distributor and retailer will add up to 200 quick-service restaurants from Americana Restaurants' portfolio of 12 international brands into its network, according to a Tuesday release. It will also support its target to double non-fuel retail transactions by 2030.Furthermore, Americana Restaurants will gain access to Adnoc Distribution's strategically positioned locations, enabling it to enhance its brand visibility, accessibility, and customer base.
Citi on Tuesday increased the price target for restaurant operator Americana Restaurants International (SASE:6015, ADX:AMR) to 2.40 Saudi riyals from 2.22 riyals and reiterated its buy rating.
Morgan Stanley on Tuesday raised the price target for restaurant operator Americana Restaurants International (SASE:6015, ADX:AMR) to 1.81 Saudi riyals from 1.73 riyals and affirmed its underweight rating.
HSBC on Wednesday downgraded restaurant operator Americana Restaurants International (SASE:6015, ADX:AMR) to hold from buy and kept its price target at 2.25 Emirati dirhams.
Morgan Stanley on Thursday decreased the price target of fast food and restaurant brands operator Americana Restaurants International (ADX:AMR, SASE:6015) to 1.73 Saudi riyals from 1.75 riyals and kept its underweight rating.
Jefferies on Monday lowered fast food and restaurant brands operator Americana Restaurants International (ADX:AMR, SASE:6015) to underperform from hold and reduced its price target to 1.60 Emirati dirhams from 2.26 dirhams.
