Stocks of Note: Upgrades, Downgrades & New Coverages

 

Analyst Ratings changes in the stock market today:

Upgrades

  • Ariba, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARBA) was upgraded by analysts at Oppenheimer from a “perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. The analysts now have a $36.00 price target on the stock. ARBA closed at $29.06 today, up 1.32% .
  • Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBC) was upgraded by analysts at Boenning & Scattergood from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and also by analysts at Citigroup to an “outperform” rating. Both analysts now have a $14.00 price target on the stock. CRBC closed at $10.38 today, up 5.49% .
  • Deckers Outdoor (NASDAQ: DECK) was upgraded by analysts at WJB Capital to a “buy” rating. DECK closed at $105.03 today, up 0.27% .
  • Denbury Resources Inc. (NYSE: DNR) was upgraded by analysts at SunTrust from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. DNR closed today at $15.98, up 4.24% .
  • First Horizon National Co. (NYSE: FHN) was upgraded by analysts at Stephens to an “overweight” rating. FHN closed today at $7.22, up 3.88% .
  • Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) was upgraded by analysts at Sterne Agee from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $69.00 price target on the stock. HON closed today at $51.56, down 0.19% .
  • Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) was upgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. HPQ closed at $26.90, up 1.39% . Rumors have HPQ in contract talks with Sebring Software (SMXI.OB) which closed today at $0.51 on volume of 62,887, up 10.87% .
  • Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDIX) was upgraded by analysts at William Blair from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. IDIX closed today at 7.43, up 4.65% .
  • US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup to a “neutral” rating. LCC closed today at $4.46, up 4.45% .
  • Marten Transport, Ltd (NASDAQ: MRTN) was upgraded by analysts at KeyBanc to a “buy” rating. MRTN closed today at $17.28, up 0.47% .
  • Meritor (NASDAQ: MTOR) was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “underweight” rating to an “overweight” rating. The analysts now have a $8.00 price target on the stock. MTOR closed today at $5.51, up 2.99% .
  • Brush Engineered Materials Inc (Holding Co.) (NASDAQ: MTRN) was upgraded by analysts at KeyBanc from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $31.00 price target on the stock. MTRN closed today at $21.93, up 3.39% .
  • PPG (NYSE: PPG) was upgraded by analysts at KeyBanc from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $100.00 price target on the stock. PPG shares closed at $83.14, up 0.71% .
  • Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) was upgraded by analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein from an “underperform” rating to a “market perform” rating. RIMM shares closed at $17.37, up 5.40% .
  • Sonus Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SONS) was upgraded by analysts at Northland Securities from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. The analysts now have a $3.25 price target on the stock, up previously from $2.25. SONS shares closed at $2.47, up 5.11% .
  • Statoil (NYSE: STO) was upgraded by analysts at Collins Stewart from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. STO shares closed today at $24.51, up 1.20% .
  • Susquehanna Bank (NASDAQ: SUSQ) was upgraded by analysts at Sterne Agee from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $9.50 price target on the stock. SUSQ shares closed today at $7.51, up 0.81% .
  • Symetra Financial (NYSE: SYA) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $13.00 price target on the stock. SYA shares closed at $8.77, up 1.98% .
  • United Natural Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNFI) was upgraded by analysts at Jefferies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. UNFi shares closed at $35.31, up 2.88% .

Downgrades

  • AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE: AHS) was downgraded by analysts at SunTrust from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. AHS shares closed today at $4.18, down 1.88% .
  • AMR Co. (NYSE: AMR) was downgraded by analysts at Maxim Group from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating and also dongraded by analysts at Citigroup to a “sell” rating. AMR shares closed at $0.26, down 83.95% .
  • Ascena Retail Group Inc (NASDAQ: ASNA) was downgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “strong buy” rating to an “outperform” rating. ASNA shares closed at $26.50, down 0.19% .
  • Cross Country Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: CCRN) was downgraded by analysts at SunTrust from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. CCRN closed today at $4.82, down 6.77% .
  • Daimler AG (NASDAQ: DDAIF.PK) was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. Shares in DDAIF closed today at $42.39, down 0.87% .
  • Dillard’s Inc. (NYSE: DDS) was downgraded by analysts at Sterne Agee from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $47.00 price target on the stock. DDS shares closed at $46.29, down 6.84% .
  • Ista Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: ISTA) was downgraded by analysts at SunTrust from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. ISTA closed today at $3.66, down 5.91% .
  • Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies to a “hold” rating. The analysts now have a $19.00 price target on the stock. NBR shares closed at $16.65, up 0.30% .
  • National Financial Partners Corp. (NYSE: NFP) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating. The analysts now have a $17.00 price target on the stock. NFP closed today at $12.47, down 4.88% .
  • Pioneer Drilling Company (NYSE: PDC) was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. The analysts now have a $10.50 price target on the stock. PDC shares closed today at $9.44, down 5.41% .
  • PPL Co. (NYSE: PPL) was downgraded by analysts at Barclays Capital from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. The analysts now have a $30.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $32.00. PPL shares closed today at $29.23, up 0.52% .
  • Patterson-UTI (NASDAQ: PTEN) was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. The analysts now have a $22.00 price target on the stock. PTEN closed today at $19.63, down 0.71% .
  • Ternium S.A. (NYSE: TX) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. TX shares closed today at $15.54, down 3.06% .
  • Union Drilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: UDRL) was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies to a “hold” rating. The analysts now have a $7.50 price target on the stock. UDRL closed today at $6.43, down 3.16% .
  • Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION) was downgraded by analysts at Macquarie from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. ZION closed today at $15.00, down 0.53% .

New Coverage

  • Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock. AMAT shares closed today at $10.25, down 1.44% .
  • Amkor Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMKR) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $4.00 price target on the stock. AMKR shares closed today at $4.10, down 5.31% .
  • The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $82.00 price target on the stock. BA shares closed today at $65.26, up 0.42% .
  • BE Aerospace (NASDAQ: BEAV) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $49.00 price target on the stock. BEAV shares closed today at $37.16, down 0.40% .
  • Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $65.00 price target on the stock. BHI closed today at $51.02, down 0.49% .
  • Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ: CAKE) is now covered by analysts at Stephens. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock. CAKE closed today at $27.25, up 0.93% .
  • Cameron (NYSE: CAM) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $65.00 price target on the stock. CAM closed at $49.78, up 2.05% .
  • Ceco Environmental Corp (NASDAQ: CECE) is now covered by analysts at Needham & Company. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $7.00 price target on the stock. CECE closed today at $6.10, down 2.24% .
  • Core Labs (NYSE: CLB) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $102.00 price target on the stock. CLB closed today at $110.26, up 0.92% .
  • Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock. COL closed today at $53.18, down 0.11% .
  • DuPont (NYSE: DD) is now covered by analysts at UBS AG. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $44.50 price target on the stock. DD shares closed today at $45.08, up 0.16% .
  • Dineequity Inc (NYSE: DIN) is now covered by analysts at Stephens. The analysts set an “equal weight” rating on the stock. DIN shares closed today at $44.70, down 0.09% .
  • Dorman Products Inc. (NASDAQ: DORM) is now covered by analysts at BWS Financial. The analysts set a “sell” rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock. DORM shares closed today at $36.90, down 2.46% .
  • Dril-Quip (NYSE: DRQ) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $67.00 price target on the stock. DRQ closed today at $65.30, up 1.70% .
  • Devon Energy Co. (NYSE: DVN) is now covered by analysts at Robert W. Baird. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $83.00 price target on the stock. DVN closed today at $61.91, up 1.76% .
  • Cal Dive International, Inc. (NYSE: DVR) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock. DVR shares closed today at $2.08, down 3.26% .
  • Emeritus Co. (NYSE: ESC) is now covered by analysts at JMP Securities. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock. ESC shares closed today at $14.76, down 0.61% .
  • FEI (NASDAQ: FEIC) is now covered by analysts at Dougherty & Co.. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $49.00 price target on the stock. FEC shares closed today at $37.67, down 0.37% .
  • FMC Tech (NYSE: FTI) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $51.00 price target on the stock. FTI shares closed today at 49.48, down 1.81% .
  • Foster Wheeler Ltd. (NASDAQ: FWLT) is now covered by analysts at Lazard Capital. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock. FWLT shares closed at $17.51, down 5.09% .
  • Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $47.00 price target on the stock. HAL shares closed today at $33.63, up 2.62% .
  • Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $59.00 price target on the stock. HP shares closed today at $52.84, down 2.18% .
  • Healthstream Inc (NASDAQ: HSTM) is now covered by analysts at William Blair. The analysts set an “outperform” rating on the stock. HSTM closed today at $16.16, down 1.64% .
  • Internet Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICGE) is now covered by analysts at Janney Montgomery Scott. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock. ICGE shares closed today at $7.79, down 3.11% .
  • Jacobs Engineering (NYSE: JEC) is now covered by analysts at Lazard Capital. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock. JEC closed today at $39.83, down 0.03% .
  • KLA-Tencor (NASDAQ: KLAC) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $38.00 price target on the stock. KLAC shares closed today at $43.30, down 0.51% .
  • Lions Gate (NYSE: LGF) is now covered by analysts at Evercore Partners. The analysts set an “equal weight” rating and a $9.50 price target on the stock.
  • Lam Research Co. (NASDAQ: LRCX) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock. LRCX shares closed today at $37.82, up 0.13% .
  • MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) is now covered by analysts at DA Davidson. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock. MKSI shares closed today at $24.78, up 2.44% .
  • Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK) is now covered by analysts at MKM Partners. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $38.00 price target on the stock. MRK closed today at $34.48, up 0.64% .
  • National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NYSE: NOV) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $88.00 price target on the stock. NOV closed today at $67.65, up 2.80% .
  • Newpark Resources, Inc. (NYSE: NR) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock. Analysts at Canaccord Genuity are also covering NR issuing a “hold” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock. NR shares closed today at $8.16, down 2.51% .
  • Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVLS) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $33.00 price target on the stock. NVLS closed today at $32.14, down 1.02% .
  • Oceaneering International (NYSE: OII) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock. OII closed today at $43.94, up 1.13% .
  • Oil States International, Inc. (NYSE: OIS) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $95.00 price target on the stock. OIS shares closed at $69.15, up 1.83% .
  • Precision Castparts (NYSE: PCP) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $190.00 price target on the stock. PCP shares closed at $159.11, up 0.11% .
  • QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) is now covered by analysts at Scotia Capital. The analysts set an “outperform” rating on the stock. QCOM shares closed today at $53.11, down 1.54% .
  • Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: SGNT) is now covered by analysts at Collins Stewart. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $25.00 price target on the stock. SGNT shares closed today at $20.51, down 2.89% .
  • Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $90.00 price target on the stock. SLB closed today at $70.43, up 2.12% .
  • Sup Energy Svcs (NYSE: SPN) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock. SPN closed today at $27.49, down 0.72% .
  • Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $28.00 price target on the stock. SPR shares closed at $18.70, up 0.32% .
  • Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE: TER) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price target on the stock. TER closed today at $12.08, down 0.25% .
  • Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE: TGI) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $71.00 price target on the stock. TGI shares closed today at $54.94, down 1.24% .
  • Tetra Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TTI) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “hold” rating on the stock. TTI closed today at $8.22, down 2.03% .
  • United Technologies Co. (NYSE: UTX) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock. UTX shares closed today at $72.98, down 0.22% .
  • Vera Bradley, Inc. (NYSE: VRA) is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock. VRA closed today at $36.24, up 1.54% .
  • Weatherford (NYSE: WFT) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $21.00 price target on the stock. WFT shares closed today at $14.12, up 1.15% .
  • Exelis Inc. Common Stock New When Issued (NYSE: XLS) is now covered by analysts at SunTrust. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock. XLS closed today at $9.09, down 1.20% .

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