** Shares of PLS Group PLS.AX rise as much as 4.7% to A$6.04
** Jefferies reiterates 'buy', raises PT to A$6.70 from A$6.0
** Says lithium miner PLS maintains elastic production capability and clearly defined growth pipeline
** Soft third-quarter sales to rebound in fourth quarter due to resilient price environment, brokerage adds
** Maintains a constructive long-term view, supported by supply and demand dynamics and operational fundamentals - Jefferies
** Seven of 15 analysts rate the stock "buy" or higher, four "hold" and "sell" each; their median price target is A$5.40, as per data compiled by LSEG
** Up 41% YTD, including the session's moves
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
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