Stocks of Note: Upgrades, Downgrades & New Coverages

 

American Airlines (NYSE: AMR) shares rose again in the stock market today making it more than a 400% gain since November 29th when shares were trading at $0.21.

Shares in Amwest Imaging (OTC: AMWI) again rose on volume of over 22 million shares traded in the stock market today. AMWI.OB is up over 220% since we profiled it on November 25th.

Here are today’s analysts’ upgrades, downgrades and new coverage:

Analyst Ratings

Upgrades

  • Aon Co. (NYSE: AON) was upgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE: ATW) was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Keegan from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) was upgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • The Blackstone Group L.P. (NYSE: BX) was upgraded by analysts at Argus from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $20.00 price target on the stock.
  • Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ: CINF) was upgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from an “underperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating.
  • Comstock Resources Inc (NYSE: CRK) was upgraded by analysts at Oppenheimer from a “perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. The analysts now have a $30.00 price target on the stock.
  • Dollar General (NYSE: DG) was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $48.00 price target on the stock.
  • Duke Energy Co. (NYSE: DUK) was upgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.
  • Generac Holdlings (NASDAQ: GNRC) was upgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $30.00 price target on the stock.
  • US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) was upgraded by analysts at CRT Capital to a “buy” rating.
  • Markel Co. (NYSE: MKL) was upgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ: MRVL) was upgraded by analysts at Craig Hallum from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. The analysts now have a $22.00 price target on the stock.
  • Saba Software (NASDAQ: SABA) was upgraded by analysts at Craig Hallum from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
  • Talbots (NYSE: TLB) was upgraded by analysts at Wedbush from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $3.00 price target on the stock.
  • Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL) was upgraded by analysts at Wall Street Strategies to a “buy” rating.

Downgrades

  • Allstate (NYSE: ALL) was downgraded by analysts at RBC Capital to a “sector perform” rating.
  • Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) was downgraded by analysts at Desjardins to a “hold” rating.
  • Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) was downgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating.
  • Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) was downgraded by analysts at Canaccord Genuity from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
  • Brown & Brown Inc. (NYSE: BRO) was downgraded by analysts at RBC Capital to an “underperform” rating.
  • Peabody Energy Corp. (NYSE: BTU) was downgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. The analysts now have a $43.00 price target on the stock.
  • Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) was downgraded by analysts at Argus from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
  • Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) 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, up previously from $40.00.
  • HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HCC) was downgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating.
  • Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) was downgraded by analysts at KeyBanc from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
  • Precision Drilling (NYSE: PDS) was downgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “strong buy” rating to an “outperform” rating.
  • Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE: PEG) was downgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating.
  • Resolute Energy Corp (NYSE: REN) was downgraded by analysts at Sterne Agee from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating.
  • Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) was downgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating.
  • SuccessFactors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFSF) was downgraded by analysts at Wells Fargo & Co. from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating.
  • SuccessFactors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFSF) was downgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating.
  • Veolia Environnement (NYSE: VE) was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
New Coverage

  • ACE Ltd (NYSE: ACE) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Arch Capital (NASDAQ: ACGL) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Aercap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) is now covered by analysts at Guggenheim. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • Aspen Insurance (NYSE: AHL) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • Air Lease Corp (NYSE: AL) is now covered by analysts at Guggenheim. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Allstate (NYSE: ALL) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • Amylin Pharma (NASDAQ: AMLN) is now covered by analysts at Global Hunter Securities. The analysts set an “accumulate” rating and a $14.00 price target on the stock.
  • Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is now covered by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $225.00 price target on the stock.
  • Aon Co. (NYSE: AON) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set an “underperform” rating and a $44.00 price target on the stock.
  • Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR) is now covered by analysts at Guggenheim. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • Broadsoft Inc (NASDAQ: BSFT) is now covered by analysts at Mizuho. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $43.00 price target on the stock.
  • Broadsoft Inc (NASDAQ: BSFT) is now covered by analysts at Brigantine. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $42.50 price target on the stock.
  • The Chubb Corp (NYSE: CB) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • Cincinnati Financial (NASDAQ: CINF) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Comerica (NYSE: CMA) is now covered by analysts at Wunderlich. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $34.00 price target on the stock.
  • Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is now covered by analysts at UBS AG. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $87.00 price target on the stock.
  • Quest Diagnostics Inc (NYSE: DGX) is now covered by analysts at Auriga. The analysts set a “hold” rating on the stock.
  • eBay, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is now covered by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $34.00 price target on the stock.
  • GeoResources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEOI) is now covered by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $43.00 price target on the stock.
  • Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is now covered by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $725.00 price target on the stock.
  • InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IACI) is now covered by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $55.00 price target on the stock.
  • j2 Global (NASDAQ: JCOM) is now covered by analysts at Mizuho. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $29.00 price target on the stock.
  • JDS Uniphase Co. (NASDAQ: JDSU) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $14.75 price target on the stock.
  • Laboratory Corp. of America (NYSE: LH) is now covered by analysts at Auriga. The analysts set a “hold” rating on the stock.
  • Linkedin Co. (NASDAQ: LNKD) is now covered by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $85.00 price target on the stock.
  • MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE: MGI) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The analysts set an “overweight” rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock.
  • Marsh & Mclennan Com (NYSE: MMC) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Nuance Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) is now covered by analysts at Mizuho. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $28.00 price target on the stock.
  • OPNET Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPNT) is now covered by analysts at Evercore Partners. The analysts set an “overweight” rating and a $45.00 price target on the stock.
  • Pandora Media (NYSE: P) is now covered by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. The analysts set a “hold” rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock.
  • Pharmacyclics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCYC) is now covered by analysts at Rodman & Renshaw. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $20.00 price target on the stock.
  • Progressive (NYSE: PGR) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $21.00 price target on the stock.
  • PartnerRe (NYSE: PRE) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Platinum Underwriter (NYSE: PTP) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RNR) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • RIVERSTONE RESOURCES INC (NASDAQ: RVREF) is now covered by analysts at Global Hunter Securities. The analysts set a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • Southside Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBSI) is now covered by analysts at Sandler O’Neill. The analysts set a “hold” rating on the stock.
  • Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA) is now covered by analysts at Mizuho. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $36.00 price target on the stock.
  • Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) is now covered by analysts at UBS AG. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $64.00 price target on the stock.
  • The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set an “outperform” rating and a $59.00 price target on the stock.
  • Wal Mart Stores Inc (NYSE: WMT) is now covered by analysts at UBS AG. The analysts set a “neutral” rating and a $59.00 price target on the stock.
  • Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) is now covered by analysts at Susquehanna. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Xl Group Plc (NYSE: XL) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts set a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • Zillow Inc. Cl A (NYSE: Z) is now covered by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. The analysts set a “buy” rating and a $32.00 price target on the stock.

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