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Jefferies

British  
/ ˈdʒɛfrɪz /

noun

  1. Richard. 1848–87, British writer and naturalist, noted for his observation of English country life: his books include Bevis (1882) and collections of essays such as The Open Air (1885)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Jefferies finds the latest targets as “conservatively struck” and projects midteens earnings-per-share growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Jefferies analyst Jeffrey Favuzza wrote in a Monday morning note that infrastructure software and cybersecurity stocks have been particular outperformers recently.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Given this backdrop, Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe reiterated his thesis that retailers that offer the best value will come out on top.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The pilot program is live in more than 500 stores, and shoppers have shown high satisfaction and repeat visits, with minimal investment, notes Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

While Mr. Jefferies picks up our tickets, we wait next to a gigantic white statue of Ben Franklin in the biggest chair I have ever seen.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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