0243 GMT - Riverstone Holdings stands to benefit from a likely recovery in glove demand, UOB Kay Hian analysts say in a research note as they raise the stock's rating to buy from hold and the target price to S$0.82 from S$0.67. With global market intelligence provider IDC forecasting semiconductor sales market to recover at 20% growth rate in 2024, management expects demand for the company's cleanroom gloves to rebound this year, the analysts note. The Singapore-listed cleanroom products manufacturer is also demolishing its 10-year-old production lines to build newer lines for customized products, which has enabled it to expand its gross margin significantly, the analysts add. Shares are 0.7% lower at S$0.685. (ronnie.harui@wsj.com)
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