Wells Fargo Upgrades Main Street Capital to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $60
Wells Fargo analyst Finian O'Shea upgrades Main Street Capital (NYSE:MAIN) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $55 to $60.
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During market turbulence, investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. Benzinga's Analyst Stock Ratings page offers accurate ratings for high-yielding financial stocks. Main Street Capital, Washington Trust Bancorp, and Virtus Investment are top picks.
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