Analysts’ Upgrades
- Alcobra Ltd (NASDAQ:ADHD) was upgraded by analysts at FBR Capital Markets from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $22.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $23.00. 259.5% upside from the previous close of $6.12.
- Air France-KLM (NASDAQ:AFLYY) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “underweight” rating to an “overweight” rating. Previous closing price of $9.01.
- Alon USA Partners LP (NASDAQ:ALDW) was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $17.87.
- Antofagasta plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:ANFGY) was upgraded by analysts at Nomura from a “reduce” rating to a “neutral” rating. Previous closing price of $22.81.
- Antofagasta plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:ANFGY) was upgraded by analysts at Societe Generale from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating. Previous closing price of $22.81.
- Antofagasta plc (LON:ANTO) was upgraded by analysts at Societe Generale to a “hold” rating. They now have a GBX 755 ($12.06) price target on the stock.
- Antofagasta plc (LON:ANTO) was upgraded by analysts at Nomura to a “neutral” rating. They now have a GBX 700 ($11.18) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 720 ($11.50).
- Arrow Global Group PLC (LON:ARW) was upgraded by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd to a “buy” rating. They now have a GBX 326 ($5.21) price target on the stock, up previously from GBX 287 ($4.58).
- Yamana Gold Inc. (NYSE:AUY) was upgraded by analysts at HSBC from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. Previous closing price of $5.83.
- AstraZeneca plc (ADR) (NYSE:AZN) was upgraded by analysts at Panmure Gordon from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $69.98.
- AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) was upgraded by analysts at Panmure Gordon to a “buy” rating. They now have a GBX 4,700 ($75.07) price target on the stock, up previously from GBX 4,400 ($70.28).
- Natus Medical Inc (NASDAQ:BABY) was upgraded by analysts at William Blair from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. Previous closing price of $30.76.
- Becton, Dickinson and Co. (NYSE:BDX) was upgraded by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $153.00 price target on the stock. 22.4% upside from the previous close of $124.98.
- Sothebys (NYSE:BID) was upgraded by analysts at Craig Hallum from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $36.92.
- CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ:CAMP) was upgraded by analysts at Macquarie from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $23.00 price target on the stock. 39.4% upside from the previous close of $16.50.
- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CCK) was upgraded by analysts at Macquarie from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $54.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $55.00. They noted that the move was a valuation call. 21.1% upside from the previous close of $44.60.
- CNOOC Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:CEO) was upgraded by analysts at Bernstein to an “outperform” rating. Previous closing price of $171.40.
- CNOOC Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:CEO) was upgraded by analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. Previous closing price of $171.40.
- China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited (ADR) (NYSE:CHU) was upgraded by analysts at Barclays from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating. Previous closing price of $14.84.
- CTC Media, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTCM) was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $5.50.
- CVR Refining LP (NASDAQ:CVRR) was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $22.82.
- Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE:DKS) was upgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $43.65.
- Franco-Nevada Co. (NYSE:FNV) was upgraded by analysts at TD Securities from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $47.94.
- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE:FSM) was upgraded by analysts at CIBC from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. Previous closing price of $3.84.
- HollyFrontier Corp (NYSE:HFC) was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $41.84.
- Intercontinental Exchange Inc (NYSE:ICE) was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $199.10.
- International Paper Co (NYSE:IP) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $55.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $53.00. 16.1% upside from the previous close of $47.37.
- International Paper Co (NYSE:IP) was upgraded by analysts at ING Group from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $55.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $53.00. 16.1% upside from the previous close of $47.37.
- Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE:IPI) was upgraded by analysts at Susquehanna from a “negative” rating to a “neutral” rating. Previous closing price of $14.11.
- Ingersoll-Rand PLC (NYSE:IR) was upgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $68.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $67.00. 20.0% upside from the previous close of $56.67.
- ITE Group plc (LON:ITE) was upgraded by analysts at Westhouse Securities to an “add” rating. They now have a GBX 193 ($3.08) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 216 ($3.45).
- Leidos Holdings, Inc (NYSE:LDOS) was upgraded by analysts at Credit Suisse from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $35.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $30.00. 0.3% upside from the previous close of $34.90.
- Lennox International Inc. (NYSE:LII) was upgraded by analysts at Susquehanna from a “neutral” rating to a “positive” rating. They now have a $95.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $98.00. 23.7% upside from the previous close of $76.80.
- MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $29.00. 35.3% upside from the previous close of $22.18.
- Noodles & Co (NASDAQ:NDLS) was upgraded by analysts at Jefferies Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $19.01.
- Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. Previous closing price of $77.35.
- Rock-Tenn Company (NYSE:RKT) was upgraded by analysts at ING Group from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $56.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $54.00. 17.3% upside from the previous close of $47.75.
- Robert Walters PLC (LON:RWA) was upgraded by analysts at Oriel Securities Ltd to an “add” rating.
- Smith & Nephew plc (LON:SN) was upgraded by analysts at Societe Generale to a “hold” rating. They now have a GBX 1,100 ($17.57) price target on the stock.
- Smith & Nephew plc (ADR) (NYSE:SNN) was upgraded by analysts at Societe Generale from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating. Previous closing price of $83.14.
- WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:WCG) was upgraded by analysts at Sterne Agee from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $72.00 price target on the stock. They noted that the move was a valuation call. 25.7% upside from the previous close of $57.29.
- Sector Spdr Trust Sbi (NYSE:XLI) was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley to an “overweight” rating. Previous closing price of $52.64.
- Horsehead Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:ZINC) was upgraded by analysts at ING Group from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. Previous closing price of $15.30.
- Horsehead Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:ZINC) was upgraded by analysts at FBR Capital Markets from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $21.00 price target on the stock. 37.3% upside from the previous close of $15.30.
Analysts’ Downgrades
- Alcobra Ltd (NASDAQ:ADHD) was downgraded by analysts at Canaccord Genuity from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $9.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $40.00. 47.1% upside from the previous close of $6.12.
- AGCO Co. (NASDAQ:AGCO) was downgraded by analysts at Wells Fargo & Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating. Previous closing price of $47.10.
- AGCO Co. (NASDAQ:AGCO) was downgraded by analysts at Janney Montgomery Scott from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $56.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $72.00. 18.9% upside from the previous close of $47.10.
- Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:ATI) was downgraded by analysts at ING Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. Previous closing price of $34.51.
- Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:ATI) was downgraded by analysts at KeyCorp from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. Previous closing price of $34.51.
- BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) was downgraded by analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald Europe to a “hold” rating. They now have a GBX 460 ($7.35) price target on the stock.
- BAE Systems PLC (ADR) (NASDAQ:BAESY) was downgraded by analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. Previous closing price of $29.72.
- Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBSH) was downgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Previous closing price of $44.58.
- CareFusion Co. (NYSE:CFN) was downgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $59.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $48.00. 4.0% upside from the previous close of $56.75.
- CareFusion Co. (NYSE:CFN) was downgraded by analysts at BMO Capital Markets from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating. Previous closing price of $56.75.
- Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $150.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $165.00. 10.2% upside from the previous close of $136.13.
- Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) was downgraded by analysts at Northland Securities from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. Previous closing price of $68.80.
- Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS) was downgraded by analysts at Nomura from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $70.00 price target on the stock. 1.7% upside from the previous close of $68.80.
- Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating. They now have a $82.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $90.00. 1.0% downside from the previous close of $82.84.
- Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ:DNKN) was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $47.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $50.00. 4.5% upside from the previous close of $44.96.
- Durata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:DRTX) was downgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating. Previous closing price of $24.24.
- Fidelity National Information Services (NYSE:FIS) was downgraded by analysts at Avondale Partners from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating. Previous closing price of $56.48.
- Gooch & Housego plc (LON:GHH) was downgraded by analysts at Investec to an “add” rating. They now have a GBX 720 ($11.50) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 740 ($11.82).
- Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIBB) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $45.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $55.00. 3.1% upside from the previous close of $43.66.
- Hunting plc (LON:HTG) was downgraded by analysts at Liberum Capital to a “sell” rating. They now have a GBX 763 ($12.19) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 802 ($12.81).
- Infosys Ltd (NASDAQ:INFY) was downgraded by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. Previous closing price of $60.99.
- Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $65.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $74.00. 3.3% upside from the previous close of $62.92.
- Management Consulting Group PL (LON:MMC) was downgraded by analysts at Canaccord Genuity to a “speculative buy” rating. They now have a GBX 22 ($0.35) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 28 ($0.45).
- Management Consulting Group PL (LON:MMC) was downgraded by analysts at Peel Hunt to a “hold” rating. They now have a GBX 21 ($0.34) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 30 ($0.48).
- PG&E Co. (NYSE:PCG) was downgraded by analysts at CRT Capital from a “buy” rating to a “fair value” rating. They now have a $43.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $51.00. 5.0% downside from the previous close of $45.26.
- Petroceltic International PLC (LON:PCI) was downgraded by analysts at Westhouse Securities to a “neutral” rating. They now have a GBX 240 ($3.83) price target on the stock.
- Pernod Ricard Sa (NASDAQ:PDRDY) was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating. Previous closing price of $22.02.
- Ryanair Holdings plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:RYAAY) was downgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating. Previous closing price of $55.28.
- Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE:SAN) was downgraded by analysts at Nomura from a “neutral” rating to a “reduce” rating. Previous closing price of $9.33.
- Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNSS) was downgraded by analysts at Roth Capital from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $1.30 price target on the stock, down previously from $15.00. 11.0% downside from the previous close of $1.46.
- Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNSS) was downgraded by analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. They now have a $2.00 price target on the stock. 37.0% upside from the previous close of $1.46.
- Terex Co. (NYSE:TEX) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $37.00. 4.5% downside from the previous close of $31.41.
- Total System Services, Inc. (NYSE:TSS) was downgraded by analysts at Evercore Partners from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating. They now have a $32.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $40.00. 4.2% upside from the previous close of $30.72.
- United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:URI) was downgraded by analysts at Bank of America from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. They now have a $120.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $125.00. 12.1% upside from the previous close of $107.06.
- U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) was downgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “strong-buy” rating to a “market perform” rating. Previous closing price of $41.54.