Desjardins Securities

According to a research report published Thursday, Desjardins has lowered its rating on Agrium (NYSE: AGU) from Buy to Hold; without lowering the target price of $106.30. In the report Desjardins stated, “We are adjusting our recommendation on Agrium's shares to Hold–Average Risk (from Buy),...

Desjardins Securities has upgraded Aeterna Zentaris (NASDAQ: AEZS) from Hold to Buy.

Toronto-Dominion Bank has proved that its service-convenience model is capable of attracting customers. The bank has set its three-year earnings projections for its US banking operations at US$1.6 billion. Its earlier estimate was at an annualized $0.9 billion. The bank had acquired Commerce Bank...

Analysts at Desjardins Securities upgrade Agrium Inc (NYSE: AGU) from "hold" to "buy." The target price for AGU is set to $70. According to the analysts, the rating has been upgraded on the basis of valuation, as Agrium’s share price has declined. “We would concur with several market observers that...

Potash speaker, Paul Burnside of British Sulphur, indicated that long-term demand for potash and other fertilizers is rising. The demand is being driven by an increase in global population, which should subsequently lead to increased demand for food, and a fall in arable land per capita ratio. “...

Potash speaker, Paul Burnside of British Sulphur, indicated that long-term demand for potash and other fertilizers is rising. The demand is being driven by an increase in global population, which should subsequently lead to increased demand for food, and a fall in arable land per capita ratio. “...

Analysts as Desjardins reiterate a Hold recommendation for Harry Winston Diamond Corporation (NYSE: HWD) and set a price target of $8.60 for the stock. Commenting on earnings results from the company, analysts said, “Following the release of Harry Winston’s 4Q FY10 results (January year-end), we...

Analysts at Desjardins Securities provided an update on the Metals and Mining Industry showing that Chinese based metal consumption increased in 2009, beating forecasts for 2010 and 2011. The firm expects the metals market in China to remain strong as a result of the continued industrialization in...