Stocks of Note: AMWI, Upgrades, Downgrades and New Coverages

Amwest Imaging, Inc. (OTC: AMWI) went as high as $1.38 today on extremely heavy volume in the stock market today. Those who took the alert on Novemebr 21st by us have made over 700% profits. AMWI still has a long way to go before reaching the $12.00 target that the street has for it.

“With headline reports from Security News Daily like ‘2011 Set to be the Worst Year Ever for Security Breaches,’ and the list of already breached companies including Sony, RSA, Lockheed Martin, Epsilon, JP Morgan Chase, Fox Broadcast network, NSA, PBS, and giants like Citigroup, it seemed a virtually mandatory to source and acquire an asset that can me make available for both personal, corporate, and industrial uses for an extremely low price,” stated AMWI CEO Jason Gerteisen.

Here are the analysts’ upgrades, downgrades and new coverage in the stock market today:

Analyst Ratings

Upgrades

  • Antofagasta plc (NASDAQ: ANFGY) was upgraded by analysts at Nomura from a “reduce” rating to a “buy” rating.
  • Artio Global Investors Inc. (NYSE: ART) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc (NYSE: AXL) was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $16.50 price target on the stock, up previously from $13.00.
  • Banco Macro SA (NYSE: BMA) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Boston Private Financial Holdings Incorporated (NASDAQ: BPFH) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • BRF Brasil Foods (NASDAQ: BRFS) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Coleman Cable, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCIX) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Central European Distribution Corp (NASDAQ: CEDC) was upgraded by analysts at Jefferies from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $6.80 price target on the stock.
  • Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBC) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Cenovus Energy Inc (NYSE: CVE) was upgraded by analysts at Canaccord Genuity from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
  • Cenovus Energy Inc (NYSE: CVE) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America to a “buy” rating.
  • Covenant Transportation Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVTI) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Discovery Laboratori (NASDAQ: DSCO) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Enbridge Inc. (NYSE: ENB) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Equity One, Inc. (NYSE: EQY) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Energy Transfer Equity (NYSE: ETE) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Harleysville Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HGIC) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • HSN, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSNI) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Heritage Commerce Corp (NASDAQ: HTBK) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Hudson Valley Holding Corp. (NYSE: HVB) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY) was upgraded by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $13.00 price target on the stock.
  • Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Indiana Community Bancorp (NASDAQ: INCB) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE: IVR) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • KongZhong Co. (NASDAQ: KONG) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • PC Mall, Inc. (NASDAQ: MALL) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from an “underperform” rating to an “outperform” rating. The analysts now have a $7.00 price target on the stock.
  • Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ: MPEL) was upgraded by analysts at Credit Suisse from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Madison Square Garden, Inc. (NYSE: MSG) was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “underweight” rating to an “overweight” rating. The analysts now have a $35.00 price target on the stock.
  • Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Matrix Service Company (NASDAQ: MTRX) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSUN) was upgraded by analysts at Piper Jaffray from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $2.00 price target on the stock.
  • RADVISION LTD. (NASDAQ: RVSN) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Seacoast Banking Co. of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Southern Copper Corp (NASDAQ: SCCO) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • State Bank Financial (NASDAQ: STBZ) was upgraded by analysts at SunTrust from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.
  • State Auto Financial (NASDAQ: STFC) was upgraded by analysts at Janney Montgomery Scott from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.
  • Telefonos De Mexico (NYSE: TMX) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRAK) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Trina Solar (NYSE: TSL) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • TIM Participacoes SA (NYSE: TSU) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • TranSwitch Co. (NASDAQ: TXCC) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Vanguard Natural Resources (NYSE: VNR) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Verisign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America to a “buy” rating.
  • Western Refining, Inc. (NYSE: WNR) was upgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from an “outperform” rating to an “outperform” rating. The analysts now have a $20.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $22.00.
Downgrades

  • AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: AGL) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Balchem Corp (NASDAQ: BCPC) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • BBVA Banco Frances S.A. (NYSE: BFR) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) was downgraded by analysts at Guggenheim from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $60.00 price target on the stock.
  • Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC) was downgraded by analysts at Caris & Company from an “average” rating to a “below average” rating. The analysts now have a $6.00 price target on the stock.
  • Crestwood Midstream Partners LP (NASDAQ: CMLP) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE) was downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating.
  • Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) was downgraded by analysts at Citigroup from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $33.00 price target on the stock.
  • First Financial Service Corp. (KY) (NASDAQ: FFKY) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • First Union Real Est (NYSE: FUR) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Gold Fields (NYSE: GFI) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • G-III Apparel (NASDAQ: GIII) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Gildan Activewear (NYSE: GIL) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Healthstream Inc (NASDAQ: HSTM) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Hannover Rueckversicherung AG (NASDAQ: HVRRY) was downgraded by analysts at UBS AG from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • IAMGOLD Corp (NYSE: IAG) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Infosys Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ: INFY) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAZZ) was downgraded by analysts at WBB Securities from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. The analysts now have a $40.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $15.00.
  • Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • LKQ Co. (NASDAQ: LKQX) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) was downgraded by analysts at Janney Montgomery Scott from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) was downgraded by analysts at Longbow Research from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETL) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) was downgraded by analysts at UBS AG from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $20.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $25.00.
  • Pc Connection Inc. (NASDAQ: PCCC) was downgraded by analysts at Raymond James from an “outperform” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Philip Morris (NYSE: PM) was downgraded by analysts at Nomura from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Silicon Laboratories (NASDAQ: SLAB) was downgraded by analysts at UBS AG from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $43.00 price target on the stock.
  • Senior Housing (NYSE: SNH) was downgraded by analysts at JMP Securities from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating.
  • SunoCo Logistics Partners LP (NYSE: SXL) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • THQ Inc (NASDAQ: THQI) was downgraded by analysts at BMC Equities Research to a “hold” rating.
  • THQ Inc (NASDAQ: THQI) was downgraded by analysts at Brean Murray from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
  • THQ Inc (NASDAQ: THQI) was downgraded by analysts at Pacific Crest from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating.
  • Toreador Resources Co. (NASDAQ: TRGL) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) was downgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an “overweight” rating to an “underweight” rating. The analysts now have a $44.00 price target on the stock.
  • Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) was downgraded by analysts at UBS AG from an “underweight” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $44.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $510.00.
  • Knightsbridge Tankers Limited (NASDAQ: VLCCF) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Valero Energy Co. (NYSE: VLO) was downgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from a “top pick” rating to an “outperform” rating. The analysts now have a $32.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $33.00.
  • MEMC Electronic Materials Inc (NYSE: WFR) was downgraded by analysts at Wunderlich from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating. The analysts now have a $3.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $11.00.
  • WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE: WMS) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Wolverine World Wide (NYSE: WWW) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.

New Coverage

  • American Capital Agency Corp. (NASDAQ: AGNC) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The analysts set an “overweight” rating and a $32.00 price target on the stock.
  • Apollo Residential Mortg (NASDAQ: AMTG) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The analysts set an “equal weight” rating and a $16.00 price target on the stock.
  • Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANTH) is now covered by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock.
  • American Realty Capital (NASDAQ: ARCP) is now covered by analysts at Ladenburg Thalmann. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $12.00 price target on the stock.
  • Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE: ATW) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • Chimera Investment Co. (NYSE: CIM) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The analysts set an “underweight” rating and a $2.70 price target on the stock.
  • CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (NYSE: CVU) is now covered by analysts at Capstone Investments. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price target on the stock.
  • Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “sell” rating on the stock.
  • Eldorado Gold Co. (NYSE: EGO) is now covered by analysts at HSBC. The analysts set an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • ENSCO PLC (NYSE: ESV) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Fortune Brands Home & Security (NASDAQ: FBHS) is now covered by analysts at RBC Capital. The analysts set a “sector perform” rating and a $18.00 price target on the stock.
  • Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) is now covered by analysts at Dahlman Rose. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $38.00 price target on the stock.
  • Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • Hercules Offshore, Inc. (NASDAQ: HERO) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • Hatteras Financial Corp. (NYSE: HTS) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The analysts set an “equal weight” rating and a $29.00 price target on the stock.
  • Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc (NYSE: IVR) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The analysts set an “equal weight” rating and a $16.50 price target on the stock.
  • Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) is now covered by analysts at Sterne Agee. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $60.00 price target on the stock.
  • MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The analysts set an “overweight” rating and a $7.50 price target on the stock.
  • MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE: MGI) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MHLD) is now covered by analysts at JMP Securities. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock.
  • Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Noble Corp (NYSE: NE) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE: NLY) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The analysts set an “equal weight” rating and a $18.00 price target on the stock.
  • Oceaneering International (NYSE: OII) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: OXLC) is now covered by analysts at Ladenburg Thalmann. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Provident New York Bancorp (NASDAQ: PBNY) is now covered by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. The analysts set a “market perform” rating on the stock.
  • Provident New York Bancorp (NASDAQ: PBNY) is now covered by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. The analysts set a “market perform” rating on the stock.
  • Patterson-UTI (NASDAQ: PTEN) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • Rowan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: RDC) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Transocean (NYSE: RIG) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “sell” rating on the stock.
  • Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Sovran Self Storage, Inc. (NYSE: SSS) is now covered by analysts at Robert W. Baird. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $48.00 price target on the stock.
  • Suncoke Energy Inc (NYSE: SXC) is now covered by analysts at Oppenheimer. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $15.00 price target on the stock.
  • TIBCO Software (NASDAQ: TIBX) is now covered by analysts at Mizuho. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $29.00 price target on the stock.
  • Western Gas Partners (NYSE: WES) is now covered by analysts at RBC Capital. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock.
  • Weatherford (NYSE: WFT) is now covered by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.

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