'Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Brazil Runoff After First Round Surprise' - Bloomberg

This Option Care Health Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 4 Downgrades For Wednesday

Analysts downgraded PJT, OPCH, CRBU, ABEV , cutting price targets for PJT, CRBU.

B of A Securities Downgrades Ambev to Underperform, Maintains Price Target to $3.3

B of A Securities analyst Isabella Simonato downgrades Ambev (NYSE:ABEV) from Neutral to Underperform and maintains the price target from $3.3 to $3.3.

Shares of U.S.-traded companies with Brazil exposure are trading higher after the first round of Presidential election balloting showed right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro with a lead over Lula, the current left-wing President. The results may indicate a possible pro-business final election outcome ahead of the October 25 run-off vote, wherein the winning candidate must achieve a majority above 50%.

Banco Bradesco Executive Purchases $1 Million BBD Shares. Is This a Sign the Brazilian Bank is a Buy in 2026?

Banco Bradesco executive Carlos Henrique Villela Pedras purchased 55,850 shares worth approximately $1 million, doubling his direct stake in the Brazilian bank. The insider purchase is viewed as bullish, signaling confidence in the company's future amid improving Brazilian economic conditions, falling unemployment, and interest rate cuts that should support loan growth.

Banco Bradesco Director Purchases $843,000 Shares. Is Brazil's Banking System Rebounding to Make BBD a Buy?

Banco Bradesco director Rubens Aguiar Alvarez purchased 46,874 preference shares worth approximately $843,000 on September 18, 2026, increasing his direct holdings by 22%. The purchase comes as Brazil's economy shows signs of improvement with falling unemployment and declining interest rates, which should support the bank's loan growth and credit results. The insider buy is viewed as bullish, with studies suggesting insider purchases often predict higher share prices within 30 days.

Banco Bradesco Executive Purchases $5.6 Million in Preference Shares. Are the Brazilian Bank's Common Shares a Buy?

Andre Luis Duarte De Oliveira, Executive Officer of Banco Bradesco, purchased approximately 309,000 preference shares worth $5.6 million on September 18, 2026, more than doubling his direct equity stake. The insider purchase is viewed as bullish, signaling confidence in the company's future as executives typically only buy shares when they believe prices will rise. This comes amid improving Brazilian economic conditions, falling unemployment, and interest rate cuts that support loan growth.