EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP-AJ Bell, Avon Technologies, Hannover Aug 20 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several European companies, including AJ Bell, Avon Technologies and Hannover, on Tuesday. HIGHLIGHTS * AJ Bell Plc AJBA.L : Morgan Stanley raises target price to 316p from 284p * Avon Technologies Plc AVON.L : Barclays raises target price to 1450p from 1400p * Hannover Re HNRGn.DE : Morgan Stanley raises target price to EUR 254 from EUR 252 * UCB SA UCB.

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