<div id="readability-page-1"><p>In a report released today, Amos Fletcher from Barclays maintained a Buy rating on Rio Tinto, with a price target of <span id="expert-recommendation-target">£54.50</span>.</p><h3>Claim 50% Off TipRanks Premium and Invest with Confidence </h3><ul><li>Unlock  hedge-fund level data  and  powerful investing tools  designed to help you make smarter, sharper decisions  </li><li> Stay ahead of the market with  the latest news and analysis  so your portfolio is always positioned for maximum potential</li></ul> <p>Fletcher covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Rio Tinto, Vale SA, and Boliden AB. According to TipRanks, Fletcher has an average return of <span>3.5%</span> and a 57.14% success rate on recommended stocks. </p> <p>In addition to Barclays, Rio Tinto also received a Buy from J.P. Morgan’s Dominic OKane in a report issued on December 9. However, on December 12, UBS maintained a Hold rating on Rio Tinto (LSE: RIO).</p></div>

<p>Barclays analyst Amos Fletcher maintains a Buy rating on Rio Tinto with a £54.50 price target. J.P. Morgan also issued a Buy rating, while UBS maintained a Hold rating. Fletcher, covering the Basic Materials sector, has a 3.5% average return and a 57.14% success rate on stock recommendations.</p>

Rio Tinto (RIO): New Buy Recommendation for This Basic Materials Giant