1239 GMT [Dow Jones] Nomura raises Diageo (DGE.LN) price target to 1530p from 1500p as it takes a look at the beverages sector. Brokerage continues to be optimistic about a return to medium-term growth rates for the spirits industry EBIT from FY'11 and says this means around 7% per annum for Diageo. Has a neutral stance on the beverages sector and says the relative valuation looks good value compared with other consumer sectors. Keeps Diageo at buy. Shares -0.4% at 1084p. (
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