U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Armada Hoffler Properties, Morphic Holding, Solid Biosciences July 15 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Armada Hoffler Properties, Morphic Holding and Solid Biosciences, on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS * Armada Hoffler Properties Inc AHH.N : Jefferies cuts to hold from buy * Morphic Holding Inc MORF.O : Jefferies cuts to hold from buy * Solid Biosciences Inc SLDB.O : JP Morgan raises to over

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