Shares of insurance and annuity provider Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ:BHF) jumped 3.8% in the afternoon session after investors reacted to an analyst rating from Barclays, which reiterated its "overweight" rating on the stock. While Barclays lowered its price target on the life insurance and annuity provider to $70 from $76, the firm maintained its positive "overweight" rating.
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