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Vodafone gains help FTSE 100 close higher amid calmer trading

The FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday, lifted by a 13% surge in Vodafone shares after investment vehicle Vega agreed to acquire Emirates Telecommunications' 16.2% stake for £4.4 billion, making it the telecom firm's largest shareholder. The blue-chip index rose 24.84 points, or 0.2%, to 10,497.29, while the FTSE 250 added 0.6% and the AIM All-Share edged up 0.2%. Vega, owned by the Xavier Niel family, said it has no intention of making a takeover offer but JPMorgan analysts noted Niel is not known as a passive investor. St James's Place slumped 8.6% after a report that a large partner firm plans to exit, while Hays jumped 20% on an upbeat profit forecast and easyJet soared 14% after agreeing to a £5.7 billion takeover proposal from Apollo Management that tops a rival bid.

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St. James's Place Fair Value Estimate Raised to £16.99 Amid Mixed Analyst Revisions

The fair value estimate for St. James's Place has been revised upward to £16.99 from £16.41, according to a recent analyst update. This adjustment comes as price targets from various analysts range from £16.00 to £20.50, with Keefe Bruyette initiating coverage with an Outperform rating and a £16.00 target, while Deutsche Bank maintains a Buy rating with targets of £20.00 and £20.50. However, JPMorgan has trimmed its targets by £0.23 and £0.25, and Deutsche Bank also reduced its target by £1.00, reflecting some caution around execution risks. The revised fair value incorporates a modelled revenue decline of 67.92%, a net profit margin assumption of 66.99%, and a future price-to-earnings ratio of 15.91 times.

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