Validea’s Contrarian Investor model upgraded BANK OF EAST ASIA LTD (ADR) (BKEAY) from 71% to 86% based on improving fundamentals and stock valuation. Bank of East Asia operates in banking with segments like Mainland China Operations and Corporate Banking. The stock passed multiple criteria including P/E ratio and payout ratio under the strategy test. DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA AG (ADR) (DLAKY) also saw an upgrade from 70% to 84% by the same model. Lufthansa provides passenger and cargo air transportation services globally with segments like Passenger Airlines and MRO. The stock met several strategy tests including earnings trend and EPS growth rate. David Dreman’s successful investment strategies continue to guide these upgrades.

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