0014 GMT - Bank of Queensland's new bull at Citi reckons that the Australian lender's management team is executing well on a targeted strategy to improve medium-term returns. Raising his recommendation to buy from neutral, analyst Thomas Strong raises his earnings forecasts on higher swap rates and term-deposit pricing. He likes the prioritization of capital allocation into business banking, as well as measures being taken to improve retail banking profitability. Strong tells clients in a note that the stock's recent derating presents investors with an opportunity. Citi lifts its target price by 2.1% to A$7.15. Shares are up 2.3% at A$6.61. (stuart.condie@wsj.com)
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January 14, 2026 19:14 ET (00:14 GMT)
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