The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Oct. 24, edition that after increases to Bank of Nova Scotia's annual gold and silver price forecasts through 2028 as well as its long-term assumptions, equity analyst Tanya Jakusconek upgraded Barrick Mining to "sector outperform" from "sector perform." The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Ms. Jakusconek sees a better operating performance with Barrick Mining than peers, as well as an "attractive" valuation. Ms. Jakusconek gave her share target a $15.50 boost to $43 (all figures U.S.). Analysts on average target the shares at $39.21. The Globe reported on April 15 that Ms. Jakusconek continued to rate Barrick Mining "sector perform." The shares could then be had for $20.32. The Globe reported on Oct. 10 that Canaccord Genuity analyst Carey MacRury was sticking with his "buy" call on Barrick Mining. The shares could then be had for $32.74.