Jefferies Financial Group Inc. hired Tim Kerry from Barclays Plc as the bank builds up its ranks to prepare for a wave of M&A-related financings.

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE – Get Free Report) had its price target lowered by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group from $81.00 to $77.00 in a research report issued on Monday. Jefferies Financial Group’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 9.

In a report released today, James Rowland Clark from Barclays maintained a Buy rating on SSP Group plc (SSPG – Research Report), with a price

WEC Energy Group Inc (WEC) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $98.92 which represents a decrease of $-1.96 or -1.94% from the prior close of $100.88. The stock opened at $100.51 and touched a low of $98.

W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB – Free Report) had its target price hoisted by Barclays from $50.00 to $52.00 in a research report released on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an underweight rating on the insurance provider’s stock.

Barclays (LON:BARC) reaffirmed its positive stance on Replimune Group (NASDAQ:REPL), maintaining an Overweight rating and a $17.00 price target, representing significant upside from the current price of $11.

In a report released today, Jonathan Hurn from Barclays maintained a Hold rating on Smiths Group plc (SMIN – Research Report), with a price

WEC Energy Group Inc (WEC) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $99.03 which represents a slight increase of $0.64 or 0.65% from the prior close of $98.39. The stock opened at $98.15 and touched a low of $97.

Jefferies TMT banker Carter McIntosh, 28, was discovered dead in a residence on Monday. Dallas police told Business Insider they are investigating.

The cause of death remains unknown and is still being investigated, a source familiar with the matter told The Post, adding that McIntosh was not in the office at the time of his passing.

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WEC Energy Group Inc (WEC) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $98.01 which represents a slight increase of $0.70 or 0.72% from the prior close of $97.31. The stock opened at $96.87 and touched a low of $96.