Buy, hold, sell: Karoon Energy, Brambles, REA shares

ASX 200 shares moved with mixed signals as analysts updated their views on Karoon Energy, Brambles and REA. The S&P/ASX 200 index was down 0.3% to 8,780.1 points on Thursday. Karoon Energy (ASX: KAR) traded at $1.29, down 5.8% on the day and 17% year-to-date, after production guidance for 2026 was revised to 7.2–8.2 MMboe from 8.1–9.2 MMboe; Citi reiterated a buy but cut its 12-month target to $1.75 from $2.50. Brambles (ASX: BXB) was $19.57, up 2.6% but down 14% year-to-date, with Bell Potter keeping a hold amid supply, freight and Europe/Middle East/Africa condition uncertainty. REA Group (ASX: REA) was $133.43, up 1.4% and down 28% year-to-date, as Bell Potter reiterated a sell and trimmed its 12-month target to $133 from $137.