Ann Dai

Ann Dai of KBW upgraded Piper Jaffray Companies (NYSE: PJC) from Market Perform to Outperform and she increased its price target from $64 to $78. The update follows the company's better-than-expected earnings results Thursday. She explained that the risk/reward for the stock is more favorable due...

Considering the rate of global economic growth and pro-business policies in the White House, Capital Markets anticipates a continuation of the present M&A environment and, consequently, market share gains for advisory groups. As a financial advisory and asset management firm, Lazard Ltd (NYSE:...

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods believes Houlihan Lokey Inc (NYSE: HLI) stands to gain from M&A volume recovery, stable financial advisory services and strong restructuring franchise. The comments come after a meeting with CEO Scott Beiser and Chief Financial Officer Lindsey Alley last week....

Ann Dai of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods believes there is meaningful potential for Brookfield Asset Management Inc (NYSE: BAM) to grow its business, “as the secular demand for real assets remains strong and the company continues to expand its geographic and strategic footprint.” Dai...