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. 

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. 

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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S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are up 0.4% to 8,697.5 points on Friday.

Since reaching a 52-week high of 9,296.7 points in August, the benchmark index has slipped 6.5%.

The ongoing US-Iran conflict, high oil prices, and rising inflation, interest rates, and bond yields have weakened the market.

But the experts see buying opportunities for the brave.

Let’s take a look at some of their reaffirmed buy calls this week.

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)

The Xero share price is $58.93, up 2% on Friday.

This ASX 200 tech share has fallen 18% over the past month.

Citi reiterated its buy rating on Xero shares on Wednesday.

The broker cut its price target from $113.50 to $91.55.

This implies potential capital gains of 55% ahead.

Ampol Ltd (ASX: ALD)

The Ampol share price is $44.10, up 0.9% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 energy share has risen 6%.

Ord Minnett reaffirmed its buy rating on Ampol shares with a 12-month target of $43.

This suggests a potential 2% downside ahead.

Rural Funds Group Ltd (ASX: RFF)

The Rural Funds share price is steady at $1.91 today.

This ASX agricultural real estate investment trust (REIT) has fallen 3% over the past month.

Bell Potter reiterated its buy rating on Rural Funds shares on Wednesday.

The broker has a price target of $2.55.

This implies potential capital gains of 33% over the next 12 months.

PLS Group (ASX: PLS)

The PLS Group share price is $3.60, down 2.7% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 lithium share has fallen 28%.

Macquarie renewed its buy rating on PLS shares this week.

The broker has a 12-month price target of $5.50.

This suggests a possible 53% upside ahead.

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG)

The IAG share price is $8.10, up 0.8% today.

This ASX 200 financial share has risen 5% over the past month.

UBS reiterated its buy rating on IAG shares this week.

The broker lowered its 12-month target price from $9.25 to $9.10.

This implies a potential 12% upside ahead.

NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT)

The NextDC share price is $10.32, up 0.4% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 tech share has tumbled 19%.

Citi renewed its buy rating on NextDC shares with a $21.15 target this week.

This suggests the stock could more than double over the next 12 months.

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S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are 0.4% higher at 8,697.3 points on Friday.

Brokers have reduced their ratings on six ASX shares this week.

Let’s take a look.

AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP)

The AMP share price is $2.47, up 2.3% today. 

Over the past month, this ASX 200 financial share has fallen 0.2%.

UBS downgraded AMP shares to a hold rating with a $2.61 target this week.

This implies a potential 5% upside ahead.

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG)

The Fortescue share price is $15.45, down 2.2% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 mining share has fallen 12%.

Morgans downgraded Fortescue shares from hold to trim yesterday.

The broker slashed its 12-month price target from $18.70 to $15.40.

This suggests the stock is already fully valued.

Meteoric Resources Ltd (ASX: MEI)

The Meteoric Resources share price is 24 cents, up 0.8% today.

Over the past month, this ASX mining share has jumped 21%.

Ord Minnett downgraded Meteoric Resources shares to a hold rating this week.

The broker has a 12-month price target of 25 cents.

This suggests just a 3% potential upside ahead.

Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI)

The ORI share price is $22.98, up 0.6% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 materials share has edged 0.3% higher.

Morgans downgraded Orica shares from buy to accumulate this week.

The broker shaved its price target from $26.60 to $26.52.

This indicates potential gains of 15% over the next 12 months.

The broker said: 

ORI has updated the market on its US AN sourcing, non-core land sale, recent acquisitions, cost out program and FY26 business performance. The important point is that the broader business continues to perform strongly, in line with its expectations.

We have trimmed our FY27 NPAT forecast by 3.6% reflecting increased AN sourcing costs in the US, more gradual recovery in Indonesia coal production, plant turnarounds and higher interest costs given the Deer Park sale isn’t going through.

SKS Technologies Group Ltd (ASX: SKS)

The SKS Technologies Group share price is $8.60, down 2.4% today.

Over the past month, this ASX industrials share has risen 7%.

PAC Partners downgraded SKS Technologies shares to a hold rating on Wednesday.

The broker raised its price target from $10.20 to $10.56.

This implies a potential 24% upside over the next year.

Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ)

The Bank of Queensland share price is $6.45, up 1.1% today.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 financial share has fallen 1%.

Morgans downgraded Bank of Queensland shares from accumulate to hold this week.

The broker cut its 12-month price target from $6.94 to $6.40.

This suggests the bank stock is fully valued.

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Sks Technologies Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.