Baird Elevates Bank of America Preferred Stock Ratings Baird has upgraded its outlook for several Bank of America preferred stocks, including MER.PRK, BML.PRJ, and BML.PRL, from Neutral to Outperform. Institutional ownership trends reveal mixed adjustments, with some funds increasing their allocations while others reduced holdings. These upgrades reflect optimism in the preferred stock market amidst broader economic concerns.1234