The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) is included among the 14 Low PE High Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. Canaccord Cuts Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) to Hold, Flags Weakness in Key Segments Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash On March 9, Canaccord analyst Matthew Lee downgraded The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) to Hold from Buy. The firm also lowered the price target on the stock to C$110 from C$118. The analyst said the bank still has areas that need attention, particularly in its Canadian P&C banking and ...