** Brokerage Stifel starts coverage of Italy's doValue
DOVA.MI at "buy" with a PT of 2.85 euros ($2.97), citing the
expected consolidation of the asset manager's market leadership
in Southern Europe after the Gardant acquisition
** The brokerage expects doValue to reach its 2026 targets
(EBITDA at 240-255 million euros), allowing higher shareholder
returns and more M&A
** Its revenue diversification and tech investments are
expected to boost profits and cashflow, the brokerage says
** At 11:11 GMT the stock is up 4.21% to 1.73 euros
** Out of 3 analysts that cover doValue, two rate the stock
"strong buy" or "buy", and one rates it "hold"
($1 = 0.9593 euros)
(Reporting by Michela Stasio)