Stocks Of Note: Upgrades, Downgrades & New Coverages

Analyst Ratings changes in the stock market today:

Upgrades

American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) was upgraded by analysts at TheStreet to a “buy” rating.
Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) was upgraded by analysts at Argus from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $95.00 price target on the stock.
AOL (NYSE: AOL) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Alpha and Omega Semi (NASDAQ: AOSL) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO) was upgraded by analysts at TheStreet to a “buy” rating.
HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWAY) was upgraded by analysts at Pacific Crest from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. The analysts now have a $31.00 price target on the stock.
Barnes & Noble Inc (NYSE: BKS) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. BKS was also upgraded by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus to a “buy” rating.
Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. (NYSE: CCU) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Coldwater Creek Inc. (NASDAQ: CWTR) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Echelon Co. (NASDAQ: ELON) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James to an “outperform” rating.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) was upgraded by analysts at William Blair from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (NYSE: GOL) was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
Gulfport Energy Co. (NASDAQ: GPOR) was upgraded by analysts at Global Hunter Securities from a “neutral” rating to an “accumulate” rating. The analysts now have a $38.00 price target on the stock.
Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) was upgraded by analysts at Pacific Crest from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating.
Intl Rectifier (NYSE: IRF) was upgraded by analysts at JMP Securities from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) was upgraded by analysts at Barclays Capital from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating.
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) was upgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Sigma-Aldrich Corp (NASDAQ: SIAL) was upgraded by analysts at Credit Agricole from an “outperform” rating to a “buy” rating.
Sigma-Aldrich Corp (NASDAQ: SIAL) was upgraded by analysts at CLSA to a “buy” rating.
Semtech (NASDAQ: SMTC) was upgraded by analysts at Caris & Co. to an “above average” rating.
Sohu.Com Inc. (NASDAQ: SOHU) was upgraded by analysts at UBS AG from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.
Seagate (NYSE: STX) was upgraded by analysts at Argus from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
Tenet Healthcare Co. (NYSE: THC) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating. The analysts now have a $5.50 price target on the stock.
Ternium S.A. (NYSE: TX) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
USG Co. (NYSE: USG) was upgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (NASDAQ: VDSI) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.

Downgrades

Advanced Analogic Technologies Incorp. (NASDAQ: AATI) was downgraded by analysts at Craig Hallum to a “sell” rating.
Adobe Systems (NASDAQ: ADBE) was downgraded by analysts at Brigantine from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating. The analysts now have a $23.00 price target on the stock.
Assured Guaranty Ltd (NYSE: AGO) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Cobalt International Energy (NYSE: CIE) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Clearwater Paper Corp (NYSE: CLW) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
DreamWorks Animation (NYSE: DWA) was downgraded by analysts at Caris & Company from an “above average” rating to an “average” rating. DWA was also downgraded by analysts at Caris & Co. from an “above average” rating to an “average” rating.
F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV) was downgraded by analysts at Noble Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
Fiat S.p.A. (NASDAQ: FIATY) was downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “overweight” rating to an “underweight” rating.
Shanda Games (NASDAQ: GAME) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Hampden Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ: HBNK) was downgraded by analysts at Sandler O’Neill to a “hold” rating. HBNK was also downgraded by analysts at Sandler O’Neill to a “hold” rating.
HCA Holdings Inc (NYSE: HCA) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
JA Solar (NASDAQ: JASO) was downgraded by analysts at Raymond James to a “market perform” rating.
MDC Partners Inc. (NASDAQ: MDCA) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) was downgraded by analysts at Citigroup from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $95.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $18.00.
NTELOS (NASDAQ: NTLS) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONXX) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
OPNET Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPNT) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Optimer Pharmaceutic (NASDAQ: OPTR) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $11.00 price target on the stock.
Bank of the Ozarks (NASDAQ: OZRK) was downgraded by analysts at Wunderlich Securities from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. The analysts now have a $28.00 price target on the stock. OZRK was also downgraded by analysts at Wunderlich from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. The analysts now have a $28.00 price target on the stock.
PNM Resources, Inc. (NYSE: PNM) was downgraded by analysts at SunTrust from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
SIGA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGA) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
Spectrum Brands Inc. (NYSE: SPB) was downgraded by analysts at SunTrust from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile ADR Rep 1 Ord Shs Series (NYSE: SQM) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (NASDAQ: TEVA) was downgraded by analysts at SunTrust from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Tupperware Brands Co. (NYSE: TUP) was downgraded by analysts at SunTrust from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
UIL Holdings Co. (NYSE: UIL) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) was downgraded by analysts at SunTrust from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Webmd Health Corp (NASDAQ: WBMD) was downgraded by analysts at Cowen from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
ZAGG (NASDAQ: ZAGG) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.

New Coverage

AboveNet Inc (NASDAQ: ABVT) is now covered by analysts at Piper Jaffray. The analysts set an “overweight” rating and a $72.00 price target on the stock.
Agenus (NASDAQ: AGEN) is now covered by analysts at Global Hunter Securities. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $6.00 price target on the stock.
A M Castle & Co (NYSE: CAS) is now covered by analysts at Auriga. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
Cincinnati Bell Inc (NYSE: CBB) is now covered by analysts at Brigantine. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
CGG Veritas (NYSE: CGV) is now covered by analysts at Standpoint Research. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $31.00 price target on the stock.
Copa Holdings (NYSE: CPA) is now covered by analysts at Maxim Group. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $76.00 price target on the stock.
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) is now covered by analysts at Auriga. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
Carpenter Technology (NYSE: CRS) is now covered by analysts at Auriga. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
Dole Food (NASDAQ: DOLE) is now covered by analysts at Auriga. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) is now covered by analysts at Northland Securities. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $51.00 price target on the stock.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) is now covered by analysts at Auriga. The analysts set a “hold” rating on the stock.
Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ: HURN) is now covered by analysts at Northland Securities. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $42.00 price target on the stock.
IAMGOLD Corp (NYSE: IAG) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set an “outperform” rating on the stock.
ImmunoCellular Therapeutics Ltd (NASDAQ: IMUC) is now covered by analysts at Global Hunter Securities. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $5.00 price target on the stock.
Matthews International Co. (NASDAQ: MATW) is now covered by analysts at CJS Securities. The analysts set an “outperform” rating on the stock.
MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE: MGI) is now covered by analysts at JMP Securities. The analysts set an “outperform” rating on the stock.
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONXX) is now covered by analysts at Rodman & Renshaw. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $62.00 price target on the stock.
Patterson-UTI (NASDAQ: PTEN) is now covered by analysts at Stephens. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
Schnitzer Steel (NASDAQ: SCHN) is now covered by analysts at Auriga. The analysts set a “hold” rating on the stock.
TransAlta Co. (NYSE: TAC) is now covered by analysts at Desjardins. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
Tearlab Corporation (NASDAQ: TEAR) is now covered by analysts at Roth Capital. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
Marriot Vacations Worldwide Co. Common Stock (NYSE: VAC) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock.
Vista Gold Corp (NYSE: VGZ) is now covered by analysts at Global Hunter Securities. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $6.75 price target on the stock.
Vical Incorporated (NASDAQ: VICL) is now covered by analysts at Global Hunter Securities. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $9.00 price target on the stock.
Worthington (NYSE: WOR) is now covered by analysts at Auriga. The analysts set a “hold” rating on the stock.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NYSE: WPI) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “hold” rating on the stock.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is now covered by analysts at Piper Jaffray. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock.

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