General Dynamics Upgraded at Credit Suisse (GD)

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Defense contractor General Dynamics Corporation (GD) saw its rating and price target boosted on Wednesday by analysts at Credit Suisse.

The analyst upgraded GD to “Outperform” from a previous “Netural,” citing rising stability in the company’s defense programs. Suisse also boosted its price target on the stock to $74 from $70. GD shares had closed at $62.55 on Tuesday.

General Dynamics shares rose $2.20, or +3.5%, in morning trading Wednesday.

The Bottom Line
The company has a dividend yield of 2.43%, based on last night’s closing stock price of $62.55. The stock has technical support in the $58-$60 price area. If the shares can continue to firm up, we see overhead resistance around the $70 price level. We would remain on the sidelines, but we do watch this former recommendation very closely.

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 0.0 out of 5 stars.

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