Stocks of Note: Upgrades, Downgrades and New Coverages

In the stock market today, many are doing a touchdown dance in celebration.

The NFL’s Green Bay Packers, whose Wisconsin hometown is the smallest of any club in big-league professional sports, have offered an initial 250,000 shares to raise funds for redevelopment of its Lambeau Field. Each share is priced at $250.

The sale is limited to 200 shares per person, an amount that includes shares bought in the team’s last stock offering, launched in 1997.

Also in the stock market today, AMWI is at over 50 cents right now. Our subscribers who bought in at our initial alert are up more than 150% already. Our subscribers who bought in yesterday have already doubled their money.

Analyst Ratings Changes in the Stock Market Today:

Upgrades

  • ACE Ltd (NYSE: ACE) was upgraded by analysts at Ticonderoga from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $85.00 price target on the stock.
  • Aastrom Biosciences Inc (NASDAQ: ASTM) was upgraded by analysts at WBB Securities from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating. The analysts now have a $2.50 price target on the stock, up previously from $2.00.
  • Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE: ATW) was upgraded by analysts at Pritchard to a “buy” rating.
  • BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCRX) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) was upgraded by analysts at TheStreet to a “buy” rating.
  • Berkshire Hath Hld B (NASDAQ: BRK.B) was upgraded by analysts at TheStreet to a “buy” rating.
  • Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (NYSE: CP) was upgraded by analysts at Barclays Capital from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating.
  • Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE: CRI) was upgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $46.00 price target on the stock.
  • Eni S.p.A. (NYSE: E) was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
  • Entergy Corp. (NYSE: ETR) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • FEI (NASDAQ: FEIC) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • General Electric (NYSE: GE) was upgraded by analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Linkedin Co. (NASDAQ: LNKD) was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating.
  • Linkedin Co. (NASDAQ: LNKD) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating. The analysts now have a $84.00 price target on the stock.
  • Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: OWW) was upgraded by analysts at Benchmark Co. from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $5.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $3.00.
  • MetroPCS (NYSE: PCS) was upgraded by analysts at William Blair from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Seabridge Gold, Inc. (NYSE: SA) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Teck Resources Limited (NYSE: TCK) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Telecom Argentina (NYSE: TEO) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • THQ Inc (NASDAQ: THQI) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Taleo Corp (NASDAQ: TLEO) was upgraded by analysts at Robert W. Baird from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating. The analysts now have a $45.00 price target on the stock.
  • Tesoro Logistics LP (NASDAQ: TLLP) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from an “outperform” rating to a “strong buy” rating.
  • Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) was upgraded by analysts at JMP Securities from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. The analysts now have a $36.00 price target on the stock.
  • Zoltek Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZOLT) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.

Downgrades

  • ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) was downgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating. The analysts now have a $29.00 price target on the stock.
  • Blount International, Inc. (NYSE: BLT) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR) was downgraded by analysts at Howard Weil from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating. The analysts now have a $79.00 price target on the stock.
  • Canadian National Railway (NYSE: CNI) was downgraded by analysts at Barclays Capital from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating.
  • Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTNT) was downgraded by analysts at Robert W. Baird from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $27.00 price target on the stock.
  • Home Properties (NYSE: HME) was downgraded by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods to an “underperform” rating.
  • Huntsman Co. (NYSE: HUN) was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. The analysts now have a $12.00 price target on the stock.
  • Ingersoll-Rand (NYSE: IR) was downgraded by analysts at Sterne Agee from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ITC) was downgraded by analysts at Credit Suisse from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $80.00 price target on the stock.
  • Kulicke & Soffa (NASDAQ: KLIC) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Louisiana-Pacific Co. (NYSE: LPX) was downgraded by analysts at Scotia Capital to an “underperform” rating.
  • Maidenform Brands, Inc. (NYSE: MFB) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • National Fuel Gas Co. (NYSE: NFG) was downgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “strong buy” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • North Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: NOVB) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) was downgraded by analysts at Scotia Capital to a “sector perform” rating. The analysts now have a $21.00 price target on the stock.
  • Sangamo Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGMO) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Sigma Designs Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGM) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Statoil (NYSE: STO) was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
  • Sun Communities Inc (NYSE: SUI) was downgraded by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods to an “underperform” rating.
  • THQ Inc (NASDAQ: THQI) was downgraded by analysts at Cowen from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Tesoro Co. (NYSE: TSO) was downgraded by analysts at Credit Suisse from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $35.00 price target on the stock.
  • UTi Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: UTIW) was downgraded by analysts at SunTrust from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
New Coverage

  • AMCOL International Co. (NYSE: ACO) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Albemarle Co. (NYSE: ALB) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $65.00 price target on the stock.
  • Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) is now covered by analysts at Raymond James. The analysts set a “market perform” rating on the stock.
  • Allot Communications Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • A.O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock.
  • Ariba, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARBA) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • Astec Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTE) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $40.00 price target on the stock.
  • Aptargroup Inc. (NYSE: ATR) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $54.00 price target on the stock.
  • Ball Co. (NYSE: BLL) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $442.00 price target on the stock.
  • Bemis (NYSE: BMS) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $32.00 price target on the stock.
  • Crown Cork & Seal (NYSE: CCK) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $43.00 price target on the stock.
  • Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • Cemex SAB de CV (NYSE: CX) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) is now covered by analysts at EarlyBird Capital. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • Eagle Materials, Inc. (NYSE: EXP) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • GSV Capital Corp (NASDAQ: GSVC) is now covered by analysts at Ladenburg Thalmann. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $17.25 price target on the stock.
  • Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ: HOLI) is now covered by analysts at Citigroup. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $66.50 price target on the stock.
  • Informatica Co. (NASDAQ: INFA) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $29.00 price target on the stock.
  • Lumos Networks Corp (NASDAQ: LMOS) is now covered by analysts at RBC Capital. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock.
  • LogMeIn Inc (NASDAQ: LOGM) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is now covered by analysts at Barrington Research. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock.
  • Methanex Corporation (NASDAQ: MEOH) is now covered by analysts at RBC Capital. The analysts set a “sector perform” rating and a $28.00 price target on the stock.
  • Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $90.00 price target on the stock.
  • Altria Group (NYSE: MO) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $31.00 price target on the stock.
  • Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set a “positive” rating on the stock.
  • Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW) is now covered by analysts at Lazard Capital. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • NewMarket Co. (NYSE: NEU) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Noranda Aluminum Holding Co. (NYSE: NOR) is now covered by analysts at Davenport. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • Enpro Industries Incorporated (NYSE: NPO) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock.
  • Novellus Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVLS) is now covered by analysts at Credit Agricole. The analysts set an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • Owens-Illinois (NYSE: OI) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $30.00 price target on the stock.
  • OpenTable Inc (NASDAQ: OPEN) is now covered by analysts at Piper Jaffray. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $38.00 price target on the stock.
  • Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • Patterson Companies Inc (NASDAQ: PDCO) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $31.50 price target on the stock.
  • Petroleum Development Co. (NASDAQ: PETD) is now covered by analysts at Brean Murray. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $46.00 price target on the stock.
  • Packaging Co. of America (NYSE: PKG) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $27.00 price target on the stock.
  • Parametric (NASDAQ: PMTC) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • Qlik Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: QLIK) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • Reynolds American, Inc. (NYSE: RAI) is now covered by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $41.00 price target on the stock. They noted that the move was a valuation call.
  • RAM Energy Resources (NYSE: RAM) is now covered by analysts at Global Hunter Securities. The analysts set an “accumulate” rating and a $2.20 price target on the stock.
  • Ram Energy Resources (NASDAQ: RAME) is now covered by analysts at Global Hunter Securities. The analysts set an “accumulate” rating on the stock.
  • Rock-Tenn Company (NYSE: RKT) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $61.00 price target on the stock.
  • SAP Aktiengesellschaft ADR Rep 1 Ord Shs (NYSE: SAP) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • Sealed Air Corp. (NYSE: SEE) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock.
  • Silgan Holdings (NASDAQ: SLGN) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set an “overweight” rating and a $42.00 price target on the stock.
  • Sonoco Products (NYSE: SON) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $34.00 price target on the stock.
  • Symantec (NASDAQ: SYMC) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “equalweight” rating on the stock.
  • Thermon Group (NYSE: THR) is now covered by analysts at CJS Securities. The analysts set a “market perform” rating on the stock.
  • DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRAK) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “equalweight” rating on the stock.
  • Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. Common Stock (NYSE: TTP) is now covered by analysts at Robert W. Baird. The analysts set an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • Texas Industries (NYSE: TXI) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set an “underperform” rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock.
  • Texas Industries (NYSE: TXI) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set an “underperform” rating on the stock.
  • Domtar Corp. (NYSE: UFS) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $83.00 price target on the stock.
  • USG Co. (NYSE: USG) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set an “underperform” rating and a $8.00 price target on the stock.
  • Valassis Communications, Inc. (NYSE: VCI) is now covered by analysts at Lazard Capital. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) is now covered by analysts at Barclays Capital. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • Warren Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRES) is now covered by analysts at Brean Murray. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $4.50 price target on the stock.
  • Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $44.00 price target on the stock.

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