Lazard Nears Inflection As Bank Of America Initiates Coverage At Buy

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Lazard Inc's (NYSE:LAZ) recent initiatives appear close to "hitting an inflection" and provide "reasons to add exposure to the stock," according to BofA Securities. The Lazard Analyst: Analyst Ebrahim...

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