Jefferies Group

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Goldman Sachs is out with its report today on Jefferies (NYSE: JEF), lowering its EPS estimates. In a note to clients, Goldman Sachs writes, "We lower our FY2011-FY2013 EPS estimates for Jefferies to $1.35/$1.65/$1.90 from $1.55/$1.75/$2.00 following weaker than expected F2Q11 results. For 2QFY11...

KBW is out with its report today on Jefferies Group (NYSE: JEF), lowering its PT to $28. In a note to clients, KBW writes, "Lowering 2Q11 est. to $0.40 from $0.43 on a higher share count from the equity capital raise in early April that increased our estimates for the avg. diluted share count by...

KBW is out with its report today on Jefferies Group (NYSE: JEF), reiterating Outperform. In a note to clients, KBW writes, "JEF generated record net revs. of $758 mil. which was 20% ahead of our est. and $0.42 in EPS which compares to our $0.36 which is also consensus. Equity and in particular...

Ticonderoga has upgraded Jefferies Group (NYSE: JEF) from Neutral to Buy and has established a $30 price target.

KBW is trimming its F1Q11 estimate on Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) to $0.36 from $0.41 “on lower M&A and FICC revenues than originally forecast, partially offset by slightly higher ECM and equities revs.” “Adjusting F2011 est. to $1.61 from $1.67, establishing a 2012 est. of $1.85,” KBW...

Goldman Sachs has increased its Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) F4Q10 (November year-end) estimate to $0.29 (from $0.25), “though we leave our 2011/2012 estimates unchanged at $1.45/1.65.” Goldman Sachs said that JEF should see particular benefit in its improved banking capabilities and high...

KBW is lowering its Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) F4Q10 estimate to $0.31 from $0.33 on lower equities revenues as trading volumes failed to rebound and the VIX was down again q/q. “In contrast, we expect FICC revs. to be up q/q, while momentum in investment banking activity is the bright spot...

Jefferies Group (NYSE: JEF) today announced the addition of James P. Fadel, who joins as a Managing Director and Head of European Structured Debt Capital Markets in London. He will be responsible for the origination, execution and syndication of structured products, including mortgage- and asset-...