That is the coverage shuffle at Jefferies, which in one swoop jettisoned two of the world’s biggest shipowners to take on three bulker owners who have — in one way or another — played on trough-market opportunities.

Jefferies is giving up George Economou’s DryShips and John Fredriksen’s Frontline in what it calls a “reallocation of resources”, while taking up coverage of Star Bulk Carriers, Genco Shipping & Trading and Scorpio Bulkers.

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