Raymond James sues Lowe’s over investment banking deal

Raymond James & Associates, the broker-dealer subsidiary of Raymond James Financial Inc., has filed a lawsuit against Lowe’s Companies Inc., alleging the home improvement company breached its investment banking contract when it made a $512 million acquisition in June. Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW) used a different investment banking financial advisor when it bought Maintenance Supply Headquarters LP, according to the suit Raymond James & Associates filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District…Original Article