Jefferies has upgraded both Ford Motor and General Motors to "buy," arguing that improving earnings trends and stronger operating performance have created more attractive opportunities for investors in the two Detroit automakers.
The investment bank raised its rating on both companies to "buy" from "hold," while increasing its price target for General Motors to $99 from $90 and for Ford Motor to $17.50 from $14.50, CNBC reported Monday. The new targets imply upside of nearly 20% for GM and almost 22% for Ford based on Friday's closing prices.