Morgan Stanley Dean Witter raised its recommendation today on French oil services
company Bouygues Offshore to "outperform" from "neutral" and gave a price target of 55 euros ($48.47) for the stock.
"Sector outlook remains strong for 2001 in our view," said MSDW analysts, adding that valuation on Bouygues Offshore was now compelling on their estimates.
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Offshore shares were up 1.28 percent at 44.97 euros ($39.63).