S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are 0.5% higher at 8,702.5 points on Friday.
Meanwhile, brokers have lifted their ratings on several ASX 200 shares this week.
Let’s take a look.
Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST)
The Northern Star Resources share price is $24.12, up 0.4% today.
Over the past month, this ASX 200 gold share has risen 6%.
Ord Minnett upgraded Northern Star Resources shares to a buy rating on Monday.
The broker bumped up its 12-month price target from $19.70 to $25.85.
This suggests a potential 7% upside ahead.
Liontown Ltd (ASX: LTR)
The Liontown share price is 77 cents, down 3.5% today.
Over the past month, this ASX 200 lithium share has crumbled 36%.
UBS upgraded Liontown shares to a buy rating today.
The broker lowered its 12-month price target from $1.40 to $1.20.
This suggest a potential 55% upside ahead.
Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO)
The Rio Tinto share price is $161.89, down 0.1% on Friday.
Over the past month, this ASX 200 mining share has descended 10%.
RBC Capital upgraded Rio Tinto shares to a hold rating this week.
The broker shaved its 12-month price target from $154 to $152.
This suggests a potential 6% downside ahead.
QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE)
The QBE share price is $24.77, up 1.6% today.
Over the past month, this ASX 200 insurance share has ripped 13%.
Citi upgraded QBE shares to a buy rating yesterday.
The broker raised its 12-month price target from $24.20 to $26.70.
This indicates possible gains of 8% over the next year.Â
Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR)
The Sandfire Resources share price is $21.93, down 0.8% today.
Over the past month, this ASX 200 copper share has declined 4%.
UBS upgraded Sandfire Resources shares to a hold rating yesterday.
The broker has a 12-month price target of $23.30.
This implies a potential 6% upside ahead.
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC)
The Lynas Rare Earths share price is $12.57, up 1.4% today.
This ASX 200 mining share has fallen 19% over the past month.
Ord Minnett upgraded Lynas shares to a buy call with a $14 target.
This implies potential capital growth of 11% over the next year.
Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB)
The Hub24 share price is $64.75, up 0.6% today.
Over the past month, this ASX 200 financial share has fallen 12%.
UBS upgraded Hub24 shares to a buy rating on Wednesday.
The broker has a 12-month price target of $77.35.
This suggests a potential 19% upside ahead.
Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF)
The Challenger share price is $10.14, up 3.5% today.
Over the past month, this ASX 200 financial share has lifted 4%.
UBS upgraded Challenger shares to a buy rating on Tuesday.
The broker has a 12-month price target of $11.50.
This suggests potential capital growth of 13% over the next year.Â
IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO)
The IGO share price is $6, down 3.2% today.
Over the past month, this ASX 200 lithium share has tanked 26%.
UBS upgraded this lithium and nickel miner to a buy call today.
The broker reduced its price target from $8.85 to $8.55.
This implies a potential 42% upside ahead.
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