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Lloyds Bank share price has remained in a tight range in the past few weeks as some investors take profits after surging by over 50% from its lowest point in January this year. This article explores the top 3 main reasons to buy Lloyds.

JPMorgan has reiterated its preference for Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) over Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY), highlighting key divergences in performance driven by shifting margins and evolving market dynamics. The investment bank underscores Barclays and NatWest as "overweight" recommendations, with Barclays notably termed "the cheapest bank in Europe".

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) shares sit at 76p, just above Kfeefe, Bruyette & Woods' target price of 75p, with analysts maintaining a ‘market perform' rating. In a recent management meeting, Lloyds presented a confident outlook, with KBW highlighting reaffirmed guidance on profitability and capital returns.

Lloyds share price has jumped this year, helped by its strong dividend growth and its performance. LLOY was trading at 76.45p on Monday, down from the year-to-date high of $78.95.

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JP Morgan remains upbeat on the outlook for UK banks, pointing to resilient interest rates, steady cash generation, and undemanding valuations as the key reasons behind its positive stance. Following meetings with senior management across the sector, analysts say most lenders are delivering operationally despite fiscal headwinds and an uncertain global backdrop.

UK savers moved decisively into cash ISAs in April, pushing time deposits up 3.1 % while sight deposits fell 1.6 %, according to Bank of England data. That shift is typical for the start of the tax year, but it carries real implications for bank margins.

Nationwide Building Society has given the UK's listed banking sector a lift after reporting a 30% rise in annual profits and upbeat comments on its outlook. The mutual posted pre-tax profits of £2.3 billion for the year to the end of March, up from £1.8 billion a year earlier, despite returning a record £2.8 billion in value to its members.