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from Wall Street brokerage
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TIME ACTION SYMBOL FIRM RATING PRICE TARGET
07:212013-04-05 07:21:51
GTXI Stifel Buy $7 + More
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07:172013-04-05 07:17:09
CRR Sterne Agee Neutral $100 + More
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07:162013-04-05 07:16:11
FFIV JMP Securities + More
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07:132013-04-05 07:13:33
FB JMP Securities + More
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07:092013-04-05 07:09:08
SVU Goldman Neutral $5 + More
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07:082013-04-05 07:08:31
RIGL BMO Capital Market Perform from Outperform + More
Rigel Pharmaceuticals downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at BMO CapitalBMO Capital Rigel due to mixed OSKIRA-1 results. Price target lowered to $8 from $17.
07:032013-04-05 07:03:12
DAL UBS + More
Delta Air Lines removed from Key Calls List due to analyst departure at UBS
06:552013-04-05 06:55:35
VPFG Raymond James Outperform $23 + More
ViewPoint Financial initiated with an Outperform at Raymond JamesTarget $23.
06:532013-04-05 06:53:35
FFIV William Blair Market Perform from Outperform + More
F5 Networks downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at William BlairWilliam Blair downgraded F5 Networks citing structural headwinds following the company's negative March quarter preannouncement. F5 shares were also downgraded this morning at Piper Jaffray and Citigroup.
06:472013-04-05 06:47:26
CTXS+ Needham Buy + More
Citrix Systems should be bought on weakness from F5, says NeedhamNeedham recommends buying shares of Citrix Systems (CTXS) on weakness following the negative preannouncement from F5 Networks (FFIV). The firm believes F5's challenges are company-specific.
06:402013-04-05 06:40:15
SCHW+ ISI Group + More
Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade pullback a buying opportunity, says ISI GroupISI Group said the pullback in Charles Schwab (SCHW) and TD Ameritrade (AMTD) is a buying opportunity. The firm remains constructive on the reallocation into to equities and the steepening yield curve, leading to double digit growth long-term.
06:372013-04-05 06:37:36
AET UBS Buy $63 + More
Aetna initiated with a Buy at UBSTarget $63.
06:352013-04-05 06:35:08
UNH UBS Buy $72 + More
UnitedHealth initiated with a Buy at UBSTarget $72.
06:342013-04-05 06:34:54
CI UBS Buy $76 + More
Cigna initiated with a Buy at UBSTarget $76.
06:342013-04-05 06:34:44
HUM UBS Neutral $84 + More
Humana initiated with a Neutral at UBSTarget $84.
06:342013-04-05 06:34:35
WLP UBS Neutral $70 + More
Wellpoint initiated with a Neutral at UBSTarget $70.
06:342013-04-05 06:34:24
JPM Evercore Overweight from Equal Weight + More
JPMorgan upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Evercore
06:332013-04-05 06:33:45
COR Cantor Sell from Hold $32.5 from $28.5 + More
CoreSite Realty downgraded to Sell from Hold at CantorCantor downgraded CoreSite Realty to Sell citing valuation but raised its price target for shares to $32.50 from $28.50.
06:322013-04-05 06:32:43
PDCE SunTrust Buy from Neutral $56 + More
PDC Energy upgraded to Buy from Neutral at SunTrustSunTrust upgraded PDC Energy citing the sell-off in shares following the analyst day. Price target is $56.
06:292013-04-05 06:29:57
BBG Goldman Buy from Neutral $27 from $25 + More
Bill Barrett upgraded to Buy from Neutral at GoldmanGoldman upgraded Bill Barrett due to valuation, rising gas prices, and potential positive Wattenberg well results. Price target raised to $27 from $25.
06:282013-04-05 06:28:48
APOL Compass Point Sell $15 + More
Apollo Group initiated with a Sell at Compass PointTarget $15.
06:282013-04-05 06:28:36
DV Compass Point Buy $37 + More
DeVry initiated with a Buy at Compass PointTarget $37.
06:282013-04-05 06:28:26
COCO Compass Point Sell $1.5 + More
Corinthian Colleges initiated with a Sell at Compass PointTarget $1.50.
06:272013-04-05 06:27:41
ESI Compass Point Neutral $12 + More
ITT Educational initiated with a Neutral at Compass PointTarget $12.
06:232013-04-05 06:23:45
MAT KeyBanc Hold from Buy + More
Mattel downgraded to Hold from Buy at KeyBancKeyBanck downgraded Mattel due to fair valuation.
06:162013-04-05 06:16:28
VTNC Cowen Hold from Buy + More
Vitran downgraded to Hold from Buy at CowenCowen downgraded Vitran citing near-term uncertainty following the resignation of CEO Rick Gaetz.
06:132013-04-05 06:13:01
RLJ RW Baird Outperform $25 + More
RLJ Lodging Trust initiated with an Outperform at RW BairdTarget $25.
06:122013-04-05 06:12:07
CMCSA RW Baird Neutral $44 + More
Comcast initiated with a Neutral at RW BairdTarget $44.
06:112013-04-05 06:11:24
HES Citigroup Buy $82 from $67.5 + More
Hess Corp. shares could move to $82 with Elliot board, says CitigroupCitigroup believes shares of Hess Corp. could move up to $82 with should Elliot Management be able to get all its nominees elected. Citi believes the best way for Hess shareholders to maximize their value is through the election of Elliot's nominees to the board, and sees downside risk in the stock should Hess management win the proxy fight. The firm raised its price target for shares to $82 from $67.50 and keeps a Buy rating on the stock.
06:092013-04-05 06:09:59
KMB BMO Capital Underperform from Market Perform $92 from $84 + More
Kimberly Clark downgraded to Underperform from Market Perform at BMO CapitalBMO Capital downgraded Kimberly Clark due to rich valuation. Price target raised to $92 from $84.
06:062013-04-05 06:06:34
AAUKY Societe Generale Hold from Sell + More
Anglo American upgraded to Hold from Sell at Societe Generale
06:052013-04-05 06:05:40
MURGY HSBC Overweight from Underweight + More
Munich Re upgraded to Overweight from Underweight at HSBC
06:052013-04-05 06:05:01
CELG Deutsche Bank Buy from Hold $143 from $105 + More
Celgene upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche BankDeutsche Bank upgraded Celgene citing the company's revenue diversification and expectations that its psoriasis drug Apremilast will be a blockbuster. The firm raised its price target for shares to $143 from $105.
05:592013-04-05 05:59:02
JNPR Barclays Equal Weight from Overweight $19 from $26 + More
Juniper downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at BarclaysBarclays believes Juniper (JNPR) is experiencing the same pressures as F5 Networks' (FFIV) is following its Q2 pre-announcement due to slowing U.S. telco sales and global telco weakness. Price target lowered to $19 from $26.
05:552013-04-05 05:55:45
TCK FBR Capital Market Perform $29 + More
Teck Resources initiated with a Market Perform at FBR CapitalTarget $29.
05:552013-04-05 05:55:26
SCCO FBR Capital Market Perform $32 + More
Southern Copper initiated with a Market Perform at FBR CapitalTarget $32.
05:542013-04-05 05:54:51
FCX FBR Capital Outperform $41 + More
Freeport McMoRan initiated with an Outperform at FBR CapitalTarget $41.
05:512013-04-05 05:51:43
MQBKY Citigroup Sell from Neutral + More
Macquarie Group downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Citigroup
05:502013-04-05 05:50:40
FFIV Citigroup Neutral from Buy $80 from $125 + More
F5 Networks downgraded to Neutral from Buy at CitigroupCitigroup downgraded F5 Networks citing execution concerns and deal push-outs following the company's negative March quarter preannouncement. Citi lowered its price target for shares to $80 from $125. Note F5 shares were also downgraded this morning at Piper Jaffray.
05:482013-04-05 05:48:46
GPK Citigroup Buy $9 + More
Graphic Packaging initiated with a Buy at CitigroupTarget $9.
05:482013-04-05 05:48:29
WCRX Citigroup Neutral $14.5 + More
Warner Chilcott initiated with a Neutral at CitigroupTarget $14.50.
05:462013-04-05 05:46:09
TEX Wells Fargo Market Perform from Outperform + More
Terex downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Wells FargoWells Fargo downgraded Terex on concern that crane demand is being weakened by deterioration in EU construction trends. The firm lowered its price target range for shares to $33-$36 from $37-$40.
05:432013-04-05 05:43:41
FFIV Piper Jaffray Neutral from Overweight $82 from $107 + More
F5 Networks downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at Piper JaffrayPiper Jaffray downgraded F5 Networks citing weak product sales following the company's negative March quarter preannouncement. Piper lowered its price target for shares to $82 from $107.
05:412013-04-05 05:41:51
MFA Jefferies Hold from Buy $9.5 + More
MFA Financial downgraded to Hold from Buy at JefferiesJefferies downgraded MFA Financial citing valuation and keeps a $9.50 price target for shares.
05:412013-04-05 05:41:20
WMC Jefferies Hold from Buy $22 + More
Western Asset Mortgage downgraded to Hold from Buy at JefferiesJefferies downgraded Western Asset Mortgage citing valuation and keeps a $22 price target for shares.
05:392013-04-05 05:39:09
EVR Keefe Bruyette Market Perform from Outperform $41 from $42 + More
Evercore Partners downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Keefe BruyetteKeefe Bruyette downgraded Evercore Partners citing the global slowdown in M&A volumes. The firm lowered its price target for shares to $41 from $42.
05:372013-04-05 05:37:31
MBT JPMorgan Overweight from Neutral + More
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TIME ACTION SYMBOL FIRM RATING PRICE TARGET
07:212013-04-05 07:21:51
GTXI Stifel Buy $7 + More
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07:172013-04-05 07:17:09
CRR Sterne Agee Neutral $100 + More
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07:162013-04-05 07:16:11
FFIV JMP Securities + More
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07:132013-04-05 07:13:33
FB JMP Securities + More
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07:092013-04-05 07:09:08
SVU Goldman Neutral $5 + More
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07:082013-04-05 07:08:31
RIGL BMO Capital Market Perform from Outperform + More
Rigel Pharmaceuticals downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at BMO CapitalBMO Capital Rigel due to mixed OSKIRA-1 results. Price target lowered to $8 from $17.
07:032013-04-05 07:03:12
DAL UBS + More
Delta Air Lines removed from Key Calls List due to analyst departure at UBS
06:552013-04-05 06:55:35
VPFG Raymond James Outperform $23 + More
ViewPoint Financial initiated with an Outperform at Raymond JamesTarget $23.
06:532013-04-05 06:53:35
FFIV William Blair Market Perform from Outperform + More
F5 Networks downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at William BlairWilliam Blair downgraded F5 Networks citing structural headwinds following the company's negative March quarter preannouncement. F5 shares were also downgraded this morning at Piper Jaffray and Citigroup.
06:472013-04-05 06:47:26
CTXS+ Needham Buy + More
Citrix Systems should be bought on weakness from F5, says NeedhamNeedham recommends buying shares of Citrix Systems (CTXS) on weakness following the negative preannouncement from F5 Networks (FFIV). The firm believes F5's challenges are company-specific.
06:402013-04-05 06:40:15
SCHW+ ISI Group + More
Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade pullback a buying opportunity, says ISI GroupISI Group said the pullback in Charles Schwab (SCHW) and TD Ameritrade (AMTD) is a buying opportunity. The firm remains constructive on the reallocation into to equities and the steepening yield curve, leading to double digit growth long-term.
06:372013-04-05 06:37:36
AET UBS Buy $63 + More
Aetna initiated with a Buy at UBSTarget $63.
06:352013-04-05 06:35:08
UNH UBS Buy $72 + More
UnitedHealth initiated with a Buy at UBSTarget $72.
06:342013-04-05 06:34:54
CI UBS Buy $76 + More
Cigna initiated with a Buy at UBSTarget $76.
06:342013-04-05 06:34:44
HUM UBS Neutral $84 + More
Humana initiated with a Neutral at UBSTarget $84.
06:342013-04-05 06:34:35
WLP UBS Neutral $70 + More
Wellpoint initiated with a Neutral at UBSTarget $70.
06:342013-04-05 06:34:24
JPM Evercore Overweight from Equal Weight + More
JPMorgan upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Evercore
06:332013-04-05 06:33:45
COR Cantor Sell from Hold $32.5 from $28.5 + More
CoreSite Realty downgraded to Sell from Hold at CantorCantor downgraded CoreSite Realty to Sell citing valuation but raised its price target for shares to $32.50 from $28.50.
06:322013-04-05 06:32:43
PDCE SunTrust Buy from Neutral $56 + More
PDC Energy upgraded to Buy from Neutral at SunTrustSunTrust upgraded PDC Energy citing the sell-off in shares following the analyst day. Price target is $56.
06:292013-04-05 06:29:57
BBG Goldman Buy from Neutral $27 from $25 + More
Bill Barrett upgraded to Buy from Neutral at GoldmanGoldman upgraded Bill Barrett due to valuation, rising gas prices, and potential positive Wattenberg well results. Price target raised to $27 from $25.
06:282013-04-05 06:28:48
APOL Compass Point Sell $15 + More
Apollo Group initiated with a Sell at Compass PointTarget $15.
06:282013-04-05 06:28:36
DV Compass Point Buy $37 + More
DeVry initiated with a Buy at Compass PointTarget $37.
06:282013-04-05 06:28:26
COCO Compass Point Sell $1.5 + More
Corinthian Colleges initiated with a Sell at Compass PointTarget $1.50.
06:272013-04-05 06:27:41
ESI Compass Point Neutral $12 + More
ITT Educational initiated with a Neutral at Compass PointTarget $12.
06:232013-04-05 06:23:45
MAT KeyBanc Hold from Buy + More
Mattel downgraded to Hold from Buy at KeyBancKeyBanck downgraded Mattel due to fair valuation.
06:162013-04-05 06:16:28
VTNC Cowen Hold from Buy + More
Vitran downgraded to Hold from Buy at CowenCowen downgraded Vitran citing near-term uncertainty following the resignation of CEO Rick Gaetz.
06:132013-04-05 06:13:01
RLJ RW Baird Outperform $25 + More
RLJ Lodging Trust initiated with an Outperform at RW BairdTarget $25.
06:122013-04-05 06:12:07
CMCSA RW Baird Neutral $44 + More
Comcast initiated with a Neutral at RW BairdTarget $44.
06:112013-04-05 06:11:24
HES Citigroup Buy $82 from $67.5 + More
Hess Corp. shares could move to $82 with Elliot board, says CitigroupCitigroup believes shares of Hess Corp. could move up to $82 with should Elliot Management be able to get all its nominees elected. Citi believes the best way for Hess shareholders to maximize their value is through the election of Elliot's nominees to the board, and sees downside risk in the stock should Hess management win the proxy fight. The firm raised its price target for shares to $82 from $67.50 and keeps a Buy rating on the stock.
06:092013-04-05 06:09:59
KMB BMO Capital Underperform from Market Perform $92 from $84 + More
Kimberly Clark downgraded to Underperform from Market Perform at BMO CapitalBMO Capital downgraded Kimberly Clark due to rich valuation. Price target raised to $92 from $84.
06:062013-04-05 06:06:34
AAUKY Societe Generale Hold from Sell + More
Anglo American upgraded to Hold from Sell at Societe Generale
06:052013-04-05 06:05:40
MURGY HSBC Overweight from Underweight + More
Munich Re upgraded to Overweight from Underweight at HSBC
06:052013-04-05 06:05:01
CELG Deutsche Bank Buy from Hold $143 from $105 + More
Celgene upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche BankDeutsche Bank upgraded Celgene citing the company's revenue diversification and expectations that its psoriasis drug Apremilast will be a blockbuster. The firm raised its price target for shares to $143 from $105.
05:592013-04-05 05:59:02
JNPR Barclays Equal Weight from Overweight $19 from $26 + More
Juniper downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at BarclaysBarclays believes Juniper (JNPR) is experiencing the same pressures as F5 Networks' (FFIV) is following its Q2 pre-announcement due to slowing U.S. telco sales and global telco weakness. Price target lowered to $19 from $26.
05:552013-04-05 05:55:45
TCK FBR Capital Market Perform $29 + More
Teck Resources initiated with a Market Perform at FBR CapitalTarget $29.
05:552013-04-05 05:55:26
SCCO FBR Capital Market Perform $32 + More
Southern Copper initiated with a Market Perform at FBR CapitalTarget $32.
05:542013-04-05 05:54:51
FCX FBR Capital Outperform $41 + More
Freeport McMoRan initiated with an Outperform at FBR CapitalTarget $41.
05:512013-04-05 05:51:43
MQBKY Citigroup Sell from Neutral + More
Macquarie Group downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Citigroup
05:502013-04-05 05:50:40
FFIV Citigroup Neutral from Buy $80 from $125 + More
F5 Networks downgraded to Neutral from Buy at CitigroupCitigroup downgraded F5 Networks citing execution concerns and deal push-outs following the company's negative March quarter preannouncement. Citi lowered its price target for shares to $80 from $125. Note F5 shares were also downgraded this morning at Piper Jaffray.
05:482013-04-05 05:48:46
GPK Citigroup Buy $9 + More
Graphic Packaging initiated with a Buy at CitigroupTarget $9.
05:482013-04-05 05:48:29
WCRX Citigroup Neutral $14.5 + More
Warner Chilcott initiated with a Neutral at CitigroupTarget $14.50.
05:462013-04-05 05:46:09
TEX Wells Fargo Market Perform from Outperform + More
Terex downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Wells FargoWells Fargo downgraded Terex on concern that crane demand is being weakened by deterioration in EU construction trends. The firm lowered its price target range for shares to $33-$36 from $37-$40.
05:432013-04-05 05:43:41
FFIV Piper Jaffray Neutral from Overweight $82 from $107 + More
F5 Networks downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at Piper JaffrayPiper Jaffray downgraded F5 Networks citing weak product sales following the company's negative March quarter preannouncement. Piper lowered its price target for shares to $82 from $107.
05:412013-04-05 05:41:51
MFA Jefferies Hold from Buy $9.5 + More
MFA Financial downgraded to Hold from Buy at JefferiesJefferies downgraded MFA Financial citing valuation and keeps a $9.50 price target for shares.
05:412013-04-05 05:41:20
WMC Jefferies Hold from Buy $22 + More
Western Asset Mortgage downgraded to Hold from Buy at JefferiesJefferies downgraded Western Asset Mortgage citing valuation and keeps a $22 price target for shares.
05:392013-04-05 05:39:09
EVR Keefe Bruyette Market Perform from Outperform $41 from $42 + More
Evercore Partners downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Keefe BruyetteKeefe Bruyette downgraded Evercore Partners citing the global slowdown in M&A volumes. The firm lowered its price target for shares to $41 from $42.
05:372013-04-05 05:37:31
MBT JPMorgan Overweight from Neutral + More
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