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06:592013-01-18 06:59:34
GSBC DA Davidson Neutral $28 + More
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06:592013-01-18 06:59:32
EFSC DA Davidson Buy $17 + More
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CBSH DA Davidson Buy $42 + More
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06:572013-01-18 06:57:46
ACCO Barclays Equal Weight $9 + More
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SSYS JPMorgan Neutral $86.5 + More
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06:472013-01-18 06:47:31
AMZN Pacific Crest Outperform from Sector Perform $346 + More
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06:422013-01-18 06:42:59
NFLX Janney Capital Buy from Neutral $129 + More
Netflix upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Janney CapitalJanney Capital upgraded Netflix to reflect reduced expectations, the Disney deal and the long-term support it provides, increased purchasing power, and long-term growth potential. Price target $129.
06:412013-01-18 06:41:32
AKRX Leerink Outperform + More
Akorn long-term fundamentals remain unchanged, says LeerinkLeerink says Akron's long-term fundamentals remain unchanged following the company's FY13 guidance call. The firm thinks management met expectations on the top line, provided a reasonable explanation on margins and slightly disappointed on manufacturing capacity expansion. Leerink raised its price target for Akorn shares to $16 from $14-$15 and keeps an Outperform rating on the name.
06:382013-01-18 06:38:53
COF Janney Capital Neutral from Buy $63 from $67 + More
Capital One downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Janney CapitalJanney Capital downgraded Capital One due to disappointing Q4 results and lowered guidance. Price target lowered to $63 from $67.
06:372013-01-18 06:37:33
ALTE Sterne Agee Neutral from Buy + More
Alterra Capital downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Sterne AgeeAlterra Capital (ALTE) is being acquired by Markel (MKL).
06:362013-01-18 06:36:28
VCBI Raymond James Outperform from Strong Buy $13 from $11 + More
Virginia Commerce downgraded to Outperform from Strong Buy at Raymond JamesPrice target raised to $13 from $11.
06:352013-01-18 06:35:59
INTC Citigroup Neutral $25 from $21 + More
Intel spending, seasonality to keep shares range-bound, says CitigroupCitigroup believes Intel's aggressive spending plans in a year where sales are expected to grow low single-digits, coupled with seasonal softness in the first half of 2013, will likely keep the stock range-bound. Citi raised its price target for Intel shares to $25 from $21 following the company's Q4 results, but keeps a Neutral rating on the name.
06:332013-01-18 06:33:33
WABC BMO Capital Underperform from Market Perform $37 from $39 + More
Westamerica downgraded to Underperform from Market Perform at BMO CapitalBMO Capital downgraded Westamerica Bancorp due to falling NIM and continued margin pressure. Price target lowered to $37 from $39.
06:302013-01-18 06:30:06
CRZO Credit Suisse Underperform from Neutral $20 from $22 + More
Carrizo Oil & Gas downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at Credit SuissePrice target lowered to $20 from $22.
06:282013-01-18 06:28:44
EXPD Credit Suisse Outperform from Neutral $50 from $42 + More
Expeditors upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Credit SuisseCredit Suisse upgraded Expeditors International due to an improving macro environment and expectations for improving productivity. Price target raised to $50 from $42.
06:262013-01-18 06:26:46
CSX Credit Suisse Neutral from Outperform $22 from $26 + More
CSX downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Credit SuisseCredit Suisse downgraded CSX due to valuation and increased earnings risk from coal volume declines. Price target cut to $22 from $26.
06:242013-01-18 06:24:48
PCRX Jefferies Buy $24 from $22 + More
Pacira Pharmaceuticals remains a top small cap pick at JefferiesJefferies says Pacira Pharmaceuticals remains a top small cap and raised its price target for shares to $24 from $22. The firm believes Pacira's recent financing was done at favorable terms and removes an overhang on the stock.
06:232013-01-18 06:23:31
FN JPMorgan Overweight from Neutral $16.5 + More
Fabrinet upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JPMorganJPMorgan believes Fabrinet will benefit from increased carrier capital spending and 100G revenue growth. Price target raised to $16.50 from $14.
06:202013-01-18 06:20:59
V RW Baird Neutral from Outperform $165 + More
Visa downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at RW BairdBaird downgraded Visa due to valuation. Price target remains $165.
06:192013-01-18 06:19:30
TSN BMO Capital Outperform from Market Perform $27 from $20 + More
Tyson Foods upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at BMO CapitalBMO Capital believes Tyson Foods' beef outlook has materially improved with the announced closure of Cargill's closure of its Plainview, Texas beef processing facility. The firm believes Tyson will continue to expand on its beef performance and sees a turn in pork packer margins. Price target raised to $27 from $20.
06:112013-01-18 06:11:06
INTC Deutsche Bank Buy $26 + More
Intel spending to keep shares range-bound, says Deutsche BankDeutsche Bank expects Intel's heavy spending in fabs and research and development to keep shares range-bound in the near-term. However, Deutsche keeps a Buy rating on the stock with a $26 price target following Intel's Q4 results on expectations revenue growth will improve in the second half of 2013.
06:052013-01-18 06:05:30
QLIK Goldman Buy from Neutral $27 + More
Qlik Technologies upgraded to Buy from Neutral at GoldmanGoldman expects Qlik Technologies' growth to accelerate driven by the QlikView Next release, sales capacity investments, and improved productivity. Price target is $27.
06:002013-01-18 06:00:24
CSOD Goldman Buy from Neutral $40 from $35 + More
Cornerstone OnDemand upgraded to Buy from Neutral at GoldmanGoldman expects Cornerstone OnDemand's core growth to accelerate and named it one of its top SaaS picks for 2013. The firm expects Cornerstone to benefit from its leading position and for the Recruiting release to drive billings. Price target raised to $40 from $35.
06:002013-01-18 06:00:22
ULTI Goldman Neutral from Buy $105 + More
Ultimate Software downgraded to Neutral from Buy at GoldmanGoldman downgraded Ultimate Software due to valuation. Price target remains $105.
06:002013-01-18 06:00:20
N Goldman Neutral from Conviction Buy $75 + More
NetSuite downgraded to Neutral from Conviction Buy at GoldmanGoldman downgraded NetSuite due to valuation. Price target is $75.
05:572013-01-18 05:57:01
CLC William Blair Market Perform from Outperform + More
Clarcor downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at William BlairWilliam Blair downgraded Clarcor following the company's Q4 results citing valuation and challenging business trends.
05:552013-01-18 05:55:11
FNSR Jefferies Underperform from Hold $7.5 from $14 + More
Finisar downgraded to Underperform from Hold at JefferiesJefferies downgraded Finisar after its channel checks indicated commercialization of silicon photonics technology in the data center is likely, which it views as bad news for Finisar's Datacom business. The firm lowered its price target for shares to $7.50 from $14.
05:512013-01-18 05:51:36
RIMM Jefferies Buy from Hold $19.5 from $13 + More
Research in Motion upgraded to Buy from Hold at JefferiesJefferies upgraded Research in Motion to Buy and raised its price target for shares to $19.50 from $13 on expectations the phone maker will enable Blackberry email on iPhones and Android devices. Jefferies believes this change is unknown by investors and will lead drive upside to RIM's May and August quarter results.
05:472013-01-18 05:47:52
BLL Jefferies Hold from Buy $49 + More
Ball Corp. downgraded to Hold from Buy at JefferiesJefferies downgraded Ball Corp. citing valuation and market share loss in the North American beverage can business. The firm keeps a $49 price target for shares.
05:452013-01-18 05:45:37
REXMY Jefferies Hold from Buy + More
Rexam downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies
05:432013-01-18 05:43:49
MOV Citigroup Buy from Neutral $40 from $38 + More
Movado upgraded to Buy from Neutral at CitigroupCitigroup upgraded Movado on expectations the company's revenue growth in 2013 will drive margin expansion. The firm raised its price target for shares to $40 from $38.
05:402013-01-18 05:40:36
WYNN Wells Fargo Outperform from Market Perform + More
Wynn Resorts upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Wells FargoWells Fargo upgraded Wynn Resorts citing its bullish view on Macau in 2013 and the medium term. The firm raised its price target range for shares to $140-$160 from $97-$115.
05:392013-01-18 05:39:19
LVS Wells Fargo Outperform from Market Perform + More
Las Vegas Sands upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Wells FargoWells Fargo upgraded Las Vegas Sands citing its bullish view on Macau in 2013. The firm raised its price target range for shares to $60-$70 from $42-$49.
05:382013-01-18 05:38:44
MGM Wells Fargo Market Perform from Outperform + More
MGM Resorts downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Wells FargoWells Fargo downgraded MGM Resorts citing valuation and the longer than expected recovery in Las Vegas. The firm has a $10-$14 price target range for shares.
05:342013-01-18 05:34:36
HWD Nomura Buy + More
Harry Winston initiated with a Buy at Nomura
05:342013-01-18 05:34:09
ESYJY HSBC Overweight from Neutral + More
easyJet upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at HSBC
05:332013-01-18 05:33:52
LRLCY HSBC Overweight from Neutral + More
L'Oreal upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at HSBC
05:332013-01-18 05:33:32
RYAAY HSBC Underweight from Neutral + More
Ryanair downgraded to Underweight from Neutral at HSBC
05:332013-01-18 05:33:02
CS Morgan Stanley Overweight from Equal Weight + More
Credit Suisse upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley
05:322013-01-18 05:32:29
CRH Exane BNP Paribas Neutral from Underperform + More
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TIME ACTION SYMBOL FIRM RATING PRICE TARGET
06:592013-01-18 06:59:34
GSBC DA Davidson Neutral $28 + More
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06:592013-01-18 06:59:32
EFSC DA Davidson Buy $17 + More
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06:592013-01-18 06:59:30
CBSH DA Davidson Buy $42 + More
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06:572013-01-18 06:57:46
ACCO Barclays Equal Weight $9 + More
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06:552013-01-18 06:55:11
SSYS JPMorgan Neutral $86.5 + More
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06:472013-01-18 06:47:31
AMZN Pacific Crest Outperform from Sector Perform $346 + More
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06:422013-01-18 06:42:59
NFLX Janney Capital Buy from Neutral $129 + More
Netflix upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Janney CapitalJanney Capital upgraded Netflix to reflect reduced expectations, the Disney deal and the long-term support it provides, increased purchasing power, and long-term growth potential. Price target $129.
06:412013-01-18 06:41:32
AKRX Leerink Outperform + More
Akorn long-term fundamentals remain unchanged, says LeerinkLeerink says Akron's long-term fundamentals remain unchanged following the company's FY13 guidance call. The firm thinks management met expectations on the top line, provided a reasonable explanation on margins and slightly disappointed on manufacturing capacity expansion. Leerink raised its price target for Akorn shares to $16 from $14-$15 and keeps an Outperform rating on the name.
06:382013-01-18 06:38:53
COF Janney Capital Neutral from Buy $63 from $67 + More
Capital One downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Janney CapitalJanney Capital downgraded Capital One due to disappointing Q4 results and lowered guidance. Price target lowered to $63 from $67.
06:372013-01-18 06:37:33
ALTE Sterne Agee Neutral from Buy + More
Alterra Capital downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Sterne AgeeAlterra Capital (ALTE) is being acquired by Markel (MKL).
06:362013-01-18 06:36:28
VCBI Raymond James Outperform from Strong Buy $13 from $11 + More
Virginia Commerce downgraded to Outperform from Strong Buy at Raymond JamesPrice target raised to $13 from $11.
06:352013-01-18 06:35:59
INTC Citigroup Neutral $25 from $21 + More
Intel spending, seasonality to keep shares range-bound, says CitigroupCitigroup believes Intel's aggressive spending plans in a year where sales are expected to grow low single-digits, coupled with seasonal softness in the first half of 2013, will likely keep the stock range-bound. Citi raised its price target for Intel shares to $25 from $21 following the company's Q4 results, but keeps a Neutral rating on the name.
06:332013-01-18 06:33:33
WABC BMO Capital Underperform from Market Perform $37 from $39 + More
Westamerica downgraded to Underperform from Market Perform at BMO CapitalBMO Capital downgraded Westamerica Bancorp due to falling NIM and continued margin pressure. Price target lowered to $37 from $39.
06:302013-01-18 06:30:06
CRZO Credit Suisse Underperform from Neutral $20 from $22 + More
Carrizo Oil & Gas downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at Credit SuissePrice target lowered to $20 from $22.
06:282013-01-18 06:28:44
EXPD Credit Suisse Outperform from Neutral $50 from $42 + More
Expeditors upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Credit SuisseCredit Suisse upgraded Expeditors International due to an improving macro environment and expectations for improving productivity. Price target raised to $50 from $42.
06:262013-01-18 06:26:46
CSX Credit Suisse Neutral from Outperform $22 from $26 + More
CSX downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Credit SuisseCredit Suisse downgraded CSX due to valuation and increased earnings risk from coal volume declines. Price target cut to $22 from $26.
06:242013-01-18 06:24:48
PCRX Jefferies Buy $24 from $22 + More
Pacira Pharmaceuticals remains a top small cap pick at JefferiesJefferies says Pacira Pharmaceuticals remains a top small cap and raised its price target for shares to $24 from $22. The firm believes Pacira's recent financing was done at favorable terms and removes an overhang on the stock.
06:232013-01-18 06:23:31
FN JPMorgan Overweight from Neutral $16.5 + More
Fabrinet upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at JPMorganJPMorgan believes Fabrinet will benefit from increased carrier capital spending and 100G revenue growth. Price target raised to $16.50 from $14.
06:202013-01-18 06:20:59
V RW Baird Neutral from Outperform $165 + More
Visa downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at RW BairdBaird downgraded Visa due to valuation. Price target remains $165.
06:192013-01-18 06:19:30
TSN BMO Capital Outperform from Market Perform $27 from $20 + More
Tyson Foods upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at BMO CapitalBMO Capital believes Tyson Foods' beef outlook has materially improved with the announced closure of Cargill's closure of its Plainview, Texas beef processing facility. The firm believes Tyson will continue to expand on its beef performance and sees a turn in pork packer margins. Price target raised to $27 from $20.
06:112013-01-18 06:11:06
INTC Deutsche Bank Buy $26 + More
Intel spending to keep shares range-bound, says Deutsche BankDeutsche Bank expects Intel's heavy spending in fabs and research and development to keep shares range-bound in the near-term. However, Deutsche keeps a Buy rating on the stock with a $26 price target following Intel's Q4 results on expectations revenue growth will improve in the second half of 2013.
06:052013-01-18 06:05:30
QLIK Goldman Buy from Neutral $27 + More
Qlik Technologies upgraded to Buy from Neutral at GoldmanGoldman expects Qlik Technologies' growth to accelerate driven by the QlikView Next release, sales capacity investments, and improved productivity. Price target is $27.
06:002013-01-18 06:00:24
CSOD Goldman Buy from Neutral $40 from $35 + More
Cornerstone OnDemand upgraded to Buy from Neutral at GoldmanGoldman expects Cornerstone OnDemand's core growth to accelerate and named it one of its top SaaS picks for 2013. The firm expects Cornerstone to benefit from its leading position and for the Recruiting release to drive billings. Price target raised to $40 from $35.
06:002013-01-18 06:00:22
ULTI Goldman Neutral from Buy $105 + More
Ultimate Software downgraded to Neutral from Buy at GoldmanGoldman downgraded Ultimate Software due to valuation. Price target remains $105.
06:002013-01-18 06:00:20
N Goldman Neutral from Conviction Buy $75 + More
NetSuite downgraded to Neutral from Conviction Buy at GoldmanGoldman downgraded NetSuite due to valuation. Price target is $75.
05:572013-01-18 05:57:01
CLC William Blair Market Perform from Outperform + More
Clarcor downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at William BlairWilliam Blair downgraded Clarcor following the company's Q4 results citing valuation and challenging business trends.
05:552013-01-18 05:55:11
FNSR Jefferies Underperform from Hold $7.5 from $14 + More
Finisar downgraded to Underperform from Hold at JefferiesJefferies downgraded Finisar after its channel checks indicated commercialization of silicon photonics technology in the data center is likely, which it views as bad news for Finisar's Datacom business. The firm lowered its price target for shares to $7.50 from $14.
05:512013-01-18 05:51:36
RIMM Jefferies Buy from Hold $19.5 from $13 + More
Research in Motion upgraded to Buy from Hold at JefferiesJefferies upgraded Research in Motion to Buy and raised its price target for shares to $19.50 from $13 on expectations the phone maker will enable Blackberry email on iPhones and Android devices. Jefferies believes this change is unknown by investors and will lead drive upside to RIM's May and August quarter results.
05:472013-01-18 05:47:52
BLL Jefferies Hold from Buy $49 + More
Ball Corp. downgraded to Hold from Buy at JefferiesJefferies downgraded Ball Corp. citing valuation and market share loss in the North American beverage can business. The firm keeps a $49 price target for shares.
05:452013-01-18 05:45:37
REXMY Jefferies Hold from Buy + More
Rexam downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies
05:432013-01-18 05:43:49
MOV Citigroup Buy from Neutral $40 from $38 + More
Movado upgraded to Buy from Neutral at CitigroupCitigroup upgraded Movado on expectations the company's revenue growth in 2013 will drive margin expansion. The firm raised its price target for shares to $40 from $38.
05:402013-01-18 05:40:36
WYNN Wells Fargo Outperform from Market Perform + More
Wynn Resorts upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Wells FargoWells Fargo upgraded Wynn Resorts citing its bullish view on Macau in 2013 and the medium term. The firm raised its price target range for shares to $140-$160 from $97-$115.
05:392013-01-18 05:39:19
LVS Wells Fargo Outperform from Market Perform + More
Las Vegas Sands upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Wells FargoWells Fargo upgraded Las Vegas Sands citing its bullish view on Macau in 2013. The firm raised its price target range for shares to $60-$70 from $42-$49.
05:382013-01-18 05:38:44
MGM Wells Fargo Market Perform from Outperform + More
MGM Resorts downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Wells FargoWells Fargo downgraded MGM Resorts citing valuation and the longer than expected recovery in Las Vegas. The firm has a $10-$14 price target range for shares.
05:342013-01-18 05:34:36
HWD Nomura Buy + More
Harry Winston initiated with a Buy at Nomura
05:342013-01-18 05:34:09
ESYJY HSBC Overweight from Neutral + More
easyJet upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at HSBC
05:332013-01-18 05:33:52
LRLCY HSBC Overweight from Neutral + More
L'Oreal upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at HSBC
05:332013-01-18 05:33:32
RYAAY HSBC Underweight from Neutral + More
Ryanair downgraded to Underweight from Neutral at HSBC
05:332013-01-18 05:33:02
CS Morgan Stanley Overweight from Equal Weight + More
Credit Suisse upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley
05:322013-01-18 05:32:29
CRH Exane BNP Paribas Neutral from Underperform + More
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