Last week saw a number of broker notes hitting the wires once again. Three buy ratings that investors might want to be aware of are summarised below.
Here's why brokers think investors ought to buy them next week:
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Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL)
According to a note out of Citi, its analysts have retained their buy rating and $41.20 price target on this gaming technology company's shares. Citi has analysed digital bookings data to December and is happy with what it saw. It highlights that bookings lifted on a seasonal Christmas boost last month and that Aristocrat's Pixel United business continues to outperform. The Aristocrat share price ended the week at $33.20.
Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN)
A note out of Goldman Sachs reveals that its analysts have retained their buy rating and lifted their price target on this coal miner's shares to $2.25. The broker made the move after looking at the mining sector. It believes Coronado Global is a top option for investors looking for met coal exposure following China's reopening. Particularly if you're looking for dividends. Goldman is expecting strong met coal prices to allow the company to pay a 21.9 US cents per share dividend in FY 2023. This equates to a 15.5% yield at current prices and exchange rates. The Coronado Global share price was fetching $2.03 at Friday's close.
Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG)
Analysts at Morgan Stanley have retained their overweight rating and $215.00 price target on this investment bank's shares. The broker believes that Macquarie is well-placed to benefit from volatility in commodity markets. Particularly given that approximately a third of its revenue comes from its commodities business. The Macquarie share price ended the week at $178.27.
