Northern Star Resources Ltd (NST.AU) saw its stock price soar 5.97% during intraday trading on Wednesday, driven by positive analyst sentiment and a favorable outlook for the gold sector.
The surge follows a broker upgrade from Morgans, which raised its target price on Northern Star to A$33.00 from A$26.00 and upgraded the stock's rating to buy from hold. The broker cited a bullish outlook for gold, underpinned by key structural drivers including persistent inflation risk, elevated geopolitical uncertainty, and efforts by central banks to diversify their reserves.
Morgans' move is part of a broader reassessment of Australian gold producers following a rally in bullion prices, indicating renewed confidence in the sector's prospects.