** Berenberg upgrades French shopping centre operator Klépierre LOIM.PA to "buy" from "hold", citing increased occupancy level and defensive financials
** Raises price target to 35 euros from 33 euros
** Brokerage highlights Klépierre's 50 basis-point year-on-year rise in occupancy levels of shopping centre portfolio to 96.5% in Q1 2025
** Brokerage says Klépierre's robust financials, including solid rent growth and high margins, continue to underpin its investment case, enhancing its appeal to investors
** Out of 19 analysts that cover Klepierre, seven rate the stock "strong buy" or "buy," eight rate "hold" and four rate the stock "strong sell" or "sell" - LSEG
(Reporting by Hugo Lhomedet)
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