U.K. lawyers are seizing European IPO opportunities in the face of ongoing challenges in the domestic stock market.

and has offices in London, Amsterdam, Munich, Oslo, Stockholm and New York. The acquisition of Bryan Garnier will mark a strategic move in the progress of Stifel’s global advisory business.

Shares of Stifel Financial were moving higher after it reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings that beat Wall Street estimates thanks to a surge in investment banking revenue.

Stifel raised the firm’s price target on New Fortress Energy (NFE) to $23 from $17 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm notes that on Wednesday, New Fortress announced the 20-year ...