Ahead of the Bell: Analyst upgrades Facebook

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Video ads could become the next billion-dollar business for Facebook, according to Jefferies & Co., which upped its rating on the stock Thursday.

A recent decline in share price creates a buying opportunity for investors, particularly before the company launches video ads, said analyst Brian Pitz. He upgraded his rating on the stock to “buy” from “hold” and increased his price target by a dollar to $32.

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