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BUZZ-Jardine Lloyd Thompson climbs on Investec upgrade

** Insurance provider Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group up ~1 pct at 1315p

** Investec (LSE: INVP.L - news) double-upgrades rating on stock to "buy" from "reduce"

** Brokerage cites recent share price fall, positive outlook for growth in 2018 on stronger global growth and better reinsurance pricing, particularly in North America

** Out of 9 brokerages, 4 have "buy" or higher and 4 "hold" and 1 "sell"

** Stock has lost 6.5 pct YTD as of last close