AngloGold Ashanti downgraded by BMO but retains strong buy rating amid earnings concerns.

AngloGold Ashanti was downgraded by BMO Capital from "Outperform" to "Market Perform," signaling expectations of average market returns. Despite this, the company holds a strong buy consensus with an average rating of 1.89 from multiple brokers. However, Zacks Investment Research issued a "Strong Sell" rating following a 101.2% cut in earnings estimates for the current year, highlighting significant profit concerns. The stock trades around $108.53 with notable price volatility over the past year.