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Broadcom (BRCM) Upgrades Fiber Portfolio with BroadLight Acquisition
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM) announced today that they have boosted their “fiber access” portfolio with a definitive agreement for the acquisition of BroadLight, Inc. BroadLight, a Delaware corporation, is a privately-held... More of this article »
Intel Shares Neutral as AMD Gains Ground
Current Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) price action is perhaps one of the best possible examples when looking for an example of consolidated price action. INTC has been trending across a tightrope defined with an even high of $27 to a low of... More of this article »
Apple Share Run Paused
Well, for a change in uncertain market waters, there’s at least a good explanation why Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares down-turned yesterday. You can go here and here to see what is going on since it does nobody a lot of good... More of this article »
AMD Lifts NDA On Bulldozer CPU, Benchmarks Not Impressive
AMD (NYSE:AMD) lifted their NDA today that they had on various media-outlets for benchmarking of the code-named Bulldozer, AM3+ socket processor. This processor was AMD’s most hyped processor-to-date and the release was held... More of this article »
Technology Industry Icon Steve Jobs Passes Away
In a matter of mere hours ago it was announced by Apple Inc. that Apple Computer founder, Steve Jobs, passed away. Mr. Jobs was certainly a American icon. People dressed like him on occasion, some attempted to mimic him, however,... More of this article »
Gerber Scientific, Inc. (GRB) Downgraded to Hold at Needham Following Takeover
Gerber Scientific, Inc. (GRB) has been downgraded today by the securities research analysts at investment firm Needham which cut Gerber Scientific from a “buy” rating to “hold.” Needham does not have a current... More of this article »
Research In Motion (RIMM) Target Cut at RBC Capital Markets
Research In Motion (RIMM) received a “sector perform” reiteration today from securities research analysts at investment firm RBC Capital Markets. RBC, however, cut their performance outlook for Research In Motion by... More of this article »
Investment Technology Group (ITG) Downgraded to Neutral at Wedbush
Investment Technology Group, Inc. has been downgraded today by the securities research analysts at investment firm Wedbush which lowered Investment Technology from a “outperform” rating to “neutral” noting... More of this article »
Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) Performance Outlook Increases at Wedbush
Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) received a “market outperform” reiteration today from securities research analysts at investment firm Wedbush. Wedbush also increased their performance outlook for Fortinet, Inc. by adjusting their... More of this article »
City Holding Company (CHCO) Upgraded by Standpoint Research
City Holding Company (CHCO) has been upgraded today by the securities research analysts at investment firm Standpoint Research which upgraded City Holding from a “hold” rating to “buy.” Standpoint bases... More of this article »
Shanda Interactive Entertainment (SNDA) Downgraded at HSBC Securities
Shanda Interactive Entertainment (SNDA) has been downgraded today by the securities research analysts at investment firm HSBC Securities which decreased Shanda Interactive from a “neutral” rating to “underweight.” ... More of this article »
H.J. Heinz Company (HNZ) Upgraded to Buy at UBS
H.J. Heinz Company (HNZ) has been upgraded today by the securities research analysts at investment firm UBS which adjusted their performance outlook of H.J. Heinz from a “neutral” rating to “buy.” UBS also... More of this article »
Concur Technologies, Inc. (CNQR) Upgraded to Buy at Needham
Concur Technologies, Inc. (CNQR) has been upgraded today by the securities research analysts at investment firm Needham which have upgraded their performance outlook of CNQR from a “hold” rating to “buy.” ... More of this article »
ENSCO plc (ESV) Upgraded at UBS from Neutral to Buy
ENSCO plc (ESV) has been upgraded today by the securities research analysts at investment firm UBS which upgraded ESV from a “neutral” rating to “buy,” however, UBS did not provide a price target for ESV. ... More of this article »
Motricity (MOTR) Upgraded to Sector Perform at RBC Capital Markets
Motricity (MOTR) has been upgraded today by the research analysts at investment firm RBC Capital Markets which upgraded MOTR from a “underperform” rating to “sector perform.” RBC Capital however lowered their... More of this article »
Ferro (FOE) Receives Buy Upgrade from Deutsche Bank
Ferro (FOE) has been upgraded today by the research analysts at investment firm Deutsche Bank which upgraded FOE from a “hold” rating to “buy.” Deutsche Bank also maintained their original $15 dollar price... More of this article »
Big Lots (BIG) Upgraded from Equal Weight to Overweight at Barclays Capital
Big Lots (BIG) has been upgraded today by the research analysts at investment firm Barclays Capital which upgraded BIG from a “equal weight” rating to “overweight.” Barclays also lowered their price target... More of this article »
Babcock & Wilcox (BWC) Upgraded at KeyBanc Capital to Buy
Babcock & Wilcox (BWC) has was upgraded today by the research analysts at investment firm KeyBanc Capital Markets which upgraded BWC from a “hold” rating to “buy.” KeyBanc also placed a price target of... More of this article »
Sony ADR (SNE) Receives Buy Upgrade at Maxim Group
Sony ADR (SNE) has been upgraded today by the research analysts at investment firm Maxim Group which upgraded ‘SNE’ from a “hold” rating to “buy.” Maxim also set a price target on SNE at $35 dollars. ... More of this article »
Concho Resources Inc. (CXO) Upgraded by Wunderlich
Concho Resources Inc. (CXO) has been upgraded today by the research analysts at investment firm Wunderlich which upgraded CXO from a “hold” rating to “buy.” Wunderlich also set a price target of $105 dollars. ... More of this article »
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Price Target Upgraded at Summer Street Research
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) received a “buy” rating reiteration today from investment firm Summer Street Research. Summer Street also increased their price target for VTRX a substantial amount from $46 to $72 dollars. ... More of this article »
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (GTIV) Upgraded at FBR Capital
Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (GTIV) has been upgraded today by the research analysts at investment firm FBR Capital which upgraded GTIV from a “under perform” rating to “market perform.” FBR also increased... More of this article »
Mylan Inc. (MYL) Gains Buy Rating at Argus
Mylan Inc. (MYL) has been upgraded today by the research analysts at investment firm Argus which adjusted MYL from a “hold” rating to “buy.” Argus also set a price target for MYL at $29 dollars. MYL... More of this article »
STEC, Inc. (STEC) Upgraded at Avian from Negative to Neutral
STEC, Inc. (STEC) has been upgraded today by the research analysts at investment firm Avian which upgraded STEC from a “negative” rating to “neutral.” Avian did not provide a new price target for STEC, adjusted... More of this article »
DSW Inc. (DSW) Upgraded at MKM Partners from Neutral to Buy
DSW Inc. (DSW) has been upgraded today by the research analysts at investment firm MKM Partners which upgraded DSW from a “neutral” rating to “buy.” MKM also set a price target on DSW at $56 dollars. DSW... More of this article »
Nara Bancorp, Inc. (NARA) Upgraded to Outperform at FBR Capital
Nara Bancorp, Inc. (NARA) has been upgraded today by the research analysts at FBR Capital from “market perform” “outperform.” FBR Capital also set a $10 price target on NARA. Nara Bancorp, Inc. stock opened... More of this article »
Mosaic (MOS) Upgraded to Buy at Stifel Nicolaus
Mosaic (MOS) has been upgraded today from “hold” to “buy” by the research analysts at Stifel Nicolaus. Stifel Nicolaus also set a price target on MOS to $77.50. Shares of Mosiac closed for a positive gain... More of this article »
Walt Disney (DIS) Upgraded to Buy at Stifel Nicolaus
Walt Disney (DIS) has been upgraded today from “hold” to “buy” by the research analysts at Stifel Nicolaus. Stifel Nicolaus also increased their price target for Walt Disney an even $50 dollars. DIS finished... More of this article »
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) Upgraded to "Hold" by Argus Research
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) has been upgraded today from “sell” to “hold” by the research analysts at Argus Research. FICO closed out trading today for a positive gain, ending at $28.74 per share. Fair Isaac... More of this article »
Gap, Inc. (GPS) Upgraded to "Hold" by Deutsche Bank.
Gap, Inc. (GPS) has been upgraded today from “sell” to “hold” by the research analysts at Deutsche Bank. GPS traded north today for a positive gain closing at $19.29 per share. Gap is slated to release their... More of this article »
Tyson Foods (TSN) Upgraded at Keybanc Capital Markets
Tyson Foods (TSN) has been upgraded today by the research analysts at Keybanc Capital Markets. Keybanc also set a price target of $23 on TSN. TSN traded up and finished trading today at $18.76. Tyson Foods is slated to release... More of this article »
Lincoln Electric (LECO) Upgraded at Longbow
Lincoln Electric (LECO) has been upgraded today from “neutral” to “buy” by the research analysts at Longbow. Longbow has set a price target of $92 dollars on LECO. LECO traded down during the intraday session... More of this article »
Con-way (CNW) Upgraded by Stifel Nicolaus
Con-way (CNW) stock was upgraded today by Stifel Nicolaus from a former Hold rating to a Buy rating. The price target that Stifel Nicolaus has on the company is set to $46 dollars noting they see the opportunity for continued growth... More of this article »