The new CEO of Petrobras takes office, BRF completes the sale of its subsidiary in Marfrig for $ 60 million and more

SÃO PAULO – Oil prices fell on Thursday because of the volatility of the stock markets. Analysts warned of an economic slowdown in 2019, as well as an overall increase in the supply of oil. The news, as well as the inauguration of the new president of Petrobras, Roberto Castello Branco, could have an impact on the shares of the state-owned company (PETR3, PETR4).

On the radar InfoMoney this Thursday (3), BRF closes the sale of the Argentine unit to Marfrig for 60 million US dollars, Petrobras reduces the average price of gasoline by 2.73%, then back down to Lopes

Petrobras (PETR3, PETR4)

The inauguration ceremony of the new President of Petrobras, Roberto Castello, takes place today at 4 pm, Blanc

Always on the company's radar, the state company reduced the average price of gasoline for refineries by 2.73%: from R $ 1,5087 to R $ 1,4675. BRF (BRFS3)

BRF yesterday closed the sale of 91.89% of its Argentine QuickFood unit in Marfrig for $ 60 million. According to the company, this measure is part of the plan to accelerate its financial deleveraging.

In a statement, BRF announced that the sale of property and equipment of the Várzea Grande unit, also involved in the transaction, amounted to R $ 100 million.

CVC (CVCB3)

CVC Brazil has approved a two-year term for the new president, Luiz Fernando Fogaça, and can be re-elected.

Lopes (LPSB3)

Bradesco BBI downgraded Lopes real estate consulting firm's papers from "outperforming" to "neutral", with a high indicative price of R $ 5 to 7, implying a potential increase 11% compared to the previous closing.

"We believe that Lopes remains well positioned to capture the economic recovery in the high and middle income segments, this is already reflected in its current price," writes badyst Luiz Mauricio Garcia, who signs the report.

Cemig (CMIG4)

Cemig had the recommendation of his ADR lowered by Goldman Sachs, of "neutral" for & # 39; sale & # 39; The target price has risen from $ 2.20 to $ 3, which implies a negative valuation of 19% compared to the closing of the last trading session.

United (LCAM3)

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The board of directors of the company did not approve the offer presented by AES Tietê for the acquisition of the complex .

Sabesp (SBSP3), a subsidiary of Renova SA, is a subsidiary of Renewable Energy Company (SBSP3).

Henrique Meirelles, Secretary of Finance of the Government of the State of São Paulo, affirmed yesterday that he was studying the privatization of Sabesp or that he was considering pursuing his capitalization plan (potentially downward). State participation in society.

In the opinion of Bradesco BBI, the news is very positive for the companies, "since it should allow a possible privatization". "Such an event may be the best financial option for the state, as well as a good opportunity to contribute to the services that society provides to the people," badysts write.

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