American parent company AMR Corp. tried to get the court’s blessing of the severance under its plan to exit Bankruptcy Court protection with its merger with US Airways. US Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane in Manhattan denied the payment when he approved the merger deal in March. AMR then filed its reorganization plan.

The government said in a filing that the severance provision for Horton was the reason why the court has not approved the carrier’s bankruptcy plan. Lane is set to consider at a June 4 hearing on whether creditors can vote on the plan. Lane described it as legal fiction because the merged American and US Airways that would make the severance payment can’t happen yet because the merger has not happened yet.

Trustee Tracy Hope Davis said the company’s disclosure statement can’t be approved because it has impermissible payments for reimbursement of legal expenses as well on top of Horton’s payment. According to the filing, AMR must provide more data on the board’s approval process for Horton’s severance as well as for severance deals with other executive officers. Davis had previously objected the deal regarding Horton’s severance pay.

Sean Collins, spokesman for AMR, said that the company didn’t expect creditor voting to be postponed. He didn’t comment on the government’s opposition to the planned severance pay. Under the proposal, Horton would get $9.94 million in cash and $9.94 million in stock once the merger is approved.

The second biggest telecom equipment maker in the world also expects telecom operators in the Middle East to prioritize improving efficiency in the network, said Huawei officials.

The disclosure by Huawei of its revenue from the Middle East was the only financial data released by the company as it declined to release its capital expenditure or net profit in the region.

However, it might be an effort by them to open a bit, following Cathy Meng, the CFO of Huawei hosting her first news conference this year announcing the company’s results from 2012.

Many telecom firms in the Middle East, particularly those located in the wealthy Gulf, have 4G or LTE networks that could offer internet speeds that are more than double of 3G, but a lack of devices has caused the consumer take up of new technology to be slower than first expected, said company officials.

Huawei, based in Shenzhen China is also the No.5 maker of smartphones in the world competing with Samsung Electronics and Apple.

The region of the Middle East represented nearly 6% of the $35.3 billion revenue generated by Huawei globally in 2012, which was up from the 2011 figure of 5.5%.

Huawei includes in its Middle East region the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations – Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and UAE, plus Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq.

Shares of United Utilities Group (LON: UU) traded down 0.06% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting GBX 787.00. United Utilities Group has a 52 week low of GBX 617.00 and a 52 week high of GBX 816.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 711.9. The company’s market cap is £5.366 billion.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Beaufort Securities reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note to investors on Friday. Separately, analysts at RBC Capital reiterated an “underperform” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a GBX 680 ($10.45) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Deutsche Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note to investors on Friday, May 17th. They now have a GBX 770 ($11.84) price target on the stock.

Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company. The stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of GBX 747.46 ($11.49).

United Utilities Group PLC (LON: UU) is engaged in water business.

BOBE has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Analysts at Miller Tabak reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Bob Evans Farms in a research note to investors on Tuesday, April 16th. They now have a $48.00 price target on the stock.

Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. The company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $48.75.

Shares of Bob Evans Farms (NASDAQ: BOBE) traded down 0.11% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $46.02. Bob Evans Farms has a one year low of $34.45 and a one year high of $45.36. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $41.13. The company has a market cap of $1.283 billion and a P/E ratio of 24.73.

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: BOBE) is a full-service restaurant company that operates two restaurant concepts: Bob Evans Restaurants and Mimi’s Cafes.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) traded up 0.10% on Friday, hitting $50.24. Dollar Tree has a 1-year low of $37.12 and a 1-year high of $56.815. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $46.54. The company has a market cap of $11.283 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.73.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, May 23rd. The company reported $0.59 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $1.87 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.87 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.00 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. Dollar Tree has set its Q2 guidance at $0.52-0.57 EPS and its FY14 guidance at $2.61-2.77 EPS. Analysts expect that Dollar Tree will post $2.79 EPS for the current fiscal year.

A number of other firms have also recently commented on DLTR. Analysts at Nomura raised their price target on shares of Dollar Tree from $48.00 to $52.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Jefferies Group raised their price target on shares of Dollar Tree from $41.00 to $44.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their price target on shares of Dollar Tree from $46.00 to $47.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.

Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have assigned a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the stock. The company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $51.53.

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) is an operator of discount variety stores offering merchandise at the fixed price.

Shares of Close Brothers Group (LON: CBG) traded down 7.71% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting GBX 1006.0001. Close Brothers Group has a 52 week low of GBX 673.50 and a 52 week high of GBX 1107.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 845.6. The company’s market cap is £1.464 billion.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on CBG. Analysts at Canaccord Genuity reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Close Brothers Group in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a GBX 1,320 ($20.29) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at HSBC reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Close Brothers Group in a research note to investors on Tuesday, March 19th. They now have a GBX 1,142.13 ($17.55) price target on the stock.

One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. Close Brothers Group presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of GBX 1,066.78 ($16.40).

Close Brothers Group plc is a specialist financial services company, which makes loans, trades securities and provides advice and investment management solutions to a range of clients.

Polypore International (NASDAQ: PPO) traded down 1.90% on Friday, hitting $39.82. Polypore International has a 52-week low of $30.39 and a 52-week high of $43.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $39.71. The company has a market cap of $1.856 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.47.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on shares of Polypore International in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 1st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $39.00 price target on the stock. Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus cut their price target on shares of Polypore International from $43.00 to $41.00 in a research note to investors on Friday, April 5th. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Polypore International, Inc. is a global high technology filtration company that develops, manufactures and markets specialized microporous membranes used in separation and filtration processes.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at RBC Capital reiterated a “sector perform” rating on shares of AFLAC in a research note to investors on Thursday. They now have a $59.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Macquarie reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of AFLAC in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a $53.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Zacks downgraded shares of AFLAC from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note to investors on Tuesday, May 7th. They now have a $51.00 price target on the stock.

One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have given a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company. The stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $58.00.

AFLAC (NYSE: AFL) traded down 0.20% on Friday, hitting $54.95. AFLAC has a 1-year low of $38.13 and a 1-year high of $56.77. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $52.72. The company has a market cap of $25.619 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.70.

AFLAC (NYSE: AFL) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 24th. The company reported $1.69 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $1.62 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $6.21 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.15 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.68 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. AFLAC has set its Q2 guidance at $1.41-1.56 EPS and its FY13 guidance at $5.99-6.37 EPS. On average, analysts predict that AFLAC will post $6.18 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Monday, June 3rd. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.35 per share. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.55%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 20th.

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a general business holding company and acts as a management company, overseeing the operations of its subsidiaries.

Kimco Realty (NYSE: KIM) traded down 0.98% on Friday, hitting $23.15. Kimco Realty has a 1-year low of $17.16 and a 1-year high of $25.09. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $23.. The company has a market cap of $9.463 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.38.

Kimco Realty (NYSE: KIM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 1st. The company reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $241.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $225.61 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.31 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. Kimco Realty has set its FY13 guidance at $1.29-1.33 EPS. Analysts expect that Kimco Realty will post $1.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

KIM has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Imperial Capital raised their price target on shares of Kimco Realty from $21.00 to $24.00 in a research note to investors on Monday, May 13th. They now have an “in-line” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at RBC Capital raised their price target on shares of Kimco Realty from $24.00 to $28.00 in a research note to investors on Monday, May 6th. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Raymond James raised their price target on shares of Kimco Realty from $23.00 to $26.00 in a research note to investors on Monday, May 6th. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.

Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company. Kimco Realty currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $23.80.

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Monday, July 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.21 per share. This represents a $0.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.63%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 1st.

Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM) is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT).

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Shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG) traded down 0.57% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $147.00. Transdigm Group has a one year low of $116.61 and a one year high of $155.97. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $148.8. The company has a market cap of $7.703 billion and a P/E ratio of 28.37.

Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May 7th. The company reported $1.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.73 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $455.60 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $466.16 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.65 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.9% on a year-over-year basis. Transdigm Group has set its FY13 guidance at $6.83-7.05 EPS. Analysts expect that Transdigm Group will post $7.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on TDG. Analysts at Zacks reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Transdigm Group in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 15th. They now have a $158.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Deutsche Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Transdigm Group in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 15th. Finally, analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove raised their price target on shares of Transdigm Group from $130.00 to $135.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 8th. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.

One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company. Transdigm Group presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $153.33.

TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG) is a global designer, producer and supplier of aircraft components for use on commercial and military aircraft in service.

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (NYSE: EFT) traded down 0.28% on Friday, hitting $17.83. Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust has a 52-week low of $14.72 and a 52-week high of $19.05. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $17.43. The company has a market cap of $669.4 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.32.

EFT has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Jefferies Group raised their price target on shares of Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust from $40.00 to $42.00 in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price target on shares of Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust from $39.00 to $44.00 in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Sandler O’Neill raised their price target on shares of Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust from $42.00 to $45.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.

Seven analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. The company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $40.15.

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which is scheduled for Friday, May 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.08 per share. This represents a $0.97 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.45%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 22nd.

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (NYSE: EFT) is a closed-end fund.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at BB&T raised their price target on shares of Shoe Carnival from $23.00 to $25.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Standpoint Research raised their price target on shares of Shoe Carnival from $24.00 to $30.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Zacks downgraded shares of Shoe Carnival from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note to investors on Thursday, April 11th. They now have a $19.40 price target on the stock.

One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the stock. The company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $24.88.

Shares of Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ: SCVL) traded up 10.13% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $24.46. Shoe Carnival has a one year low of $18.6333 and a one year high of $24.66. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $20.5. The company has a market cap of $500.7 million and a P/E ratio of 15.53.

Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ: SCVL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 23rd. The company reported $0.47 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $232.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $229.17 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.54 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.4% on a year-over-year basis. Shoe Carnival has set its Q2 guidance at $0.26-$0.30 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Shoe Carnival will post $1.49 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCVL) is a family footwear retailer.

Shares of Wells Fargo Adv Global Dividend Opport (NYSE: EOD) traded down 0.13% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $7.99. Wells Fargo Adv Global Dividend Opport has a one year low of $6.89 and a one year high of $8.93. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $7..

Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EOD) is a diversified closed-end management investment company.

Zacks‘ analyst wrote, “Yahoo! Inc. is one of the leading providers of web-based services and advertisements. First-quarter 2013 earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Though Yahoo’s search business continues to show signs of improvement, it faces extremely tough competition from Google and Microsoft’s ad platform is not generating enough yet. However, despite the uncertainty surrounding the search business and deterioration of display ad revenue share, we are encouraged by the refocusing of the company, as well as the many product upgrades and growth initiatives implemented, which are improving engagement on Yahoo properties. The company’s progress in the fast-growing mobile search segment is also encouraging. We therefore have an Outperform rating on the shares.”

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at TheStreet reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Yahoo! in a research note to investors on Friday. Separately, analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Yahoo! in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Topeka Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of Yahoo! from $29.00 to $31.00 in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fourteen have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. Yahoo! presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $25.87.

Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) traded up 1.19% on Friday, hitting $26.33. Yahoo! has a 52-week low of $14.59 and a 52-week high of $24.99. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $23.2. The company has a market cap of $28.506 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.55.

Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 16th. The company reported $0.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.14. The company had revenue of $1.07 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.10 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.24 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down .3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Yahoo! will post $1.40 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO), is a digital media company.

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Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ: SCVL) traded up 10.13% on Friday, hitting $24.46. Shoe Carnival has a 52-week low of $18.6333 and a 52-week high of $24.66. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $20.5. The company has a market cap of $500.7 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.53.

Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ: SCVL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 23rd. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $232.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $229.17 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.54 earnings per share. Shoe Carnival’s revenue was up 4.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Shoe Carnival has set its Q2 guidance at $0.26-$0.30 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Shoe Carnival will post $1.49 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on SCVL. Analysts at Standpoint Research raised their price target on shares of Shoe Carnival from $24.00 to $30.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Zacks downgraded shares of Shoe Carnival from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note to investors on Thursday, April 11th. They now have a $19.40 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Susquehanna cut their price target on shares of Shoe Carnival from $25.00 to $24.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday, April 3rd. They now have a “positive” rating on the stock.

One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. The company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $24.88.

Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCVL) is a family footwear retailer.

Shares of Pandora Media (NYSE: P) traded down 4.25% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $16.43. Pandora Media has a one year low of $7.08 and a one year high of $17.65. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $14.45. The company’s market cap is $2.841 billion.

Pandora Media (NYSE: P) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 23rd. The company reported ($0.10) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of ($0.10). The company had revenue of $128.50 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $123.83 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted ($0.09) earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 59.0% on a year-over-year basis. Pandora Media has set its Q2 guidance at ($0.02)-$0.01 EPS and its FY14 guidance at ($0.02)-$0.08 EPS. Analysts expect that Pandora Media will post $0.01 EPS for the current fiscal year.

A number of other firms have also recently commented on P. Analysts at Credit Suisse raised their EPS on shares of Pandora Media in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “neutral” rating and a $16.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Piper Jaffray raised their price target on shares of Pandora Media to $24.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their price target on shares of Pandora Media from $18.00 to $23.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have assigned a hold rating and sixteen have issued a buy rating to the company. The stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $17.13.

Pandora Media, Inc. (NYSE: P), is an Internet radio in the United States.

Aviva plc (LON: AV) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Tradenext.

BAE Systems (LON: BA) had its equal weight rating reaffirmed by analysts at Morgan Stanley.

BB&T (NYSE: BBT) had its neutral rating reaffirmed by analysts at Zacks. The firm currently has a $34.50 price target on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “BB&T’s first-quarter 2013 earnings came in marginally ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results primarily benefited from top-line growth and reduced provision for credit losses, though higher operating expenses acted as a dampener. Alongside, the quarter witnessed improved credit quality and stable capital ratios, but profitability ratios declined. The growth story at BB&T remains impressive, with steady progress on both the organic and inorganic front. However, the rejection of the company’s 2013 capital plan by the Fed might affect shareholders’ confidence adversely. Moreover, a protracted economic recovery, continuous rise in operating expenses, wide exposure to problem assets and various regulatory issues will make it difficult for the company to significantly improve its financials in the near term. “

Close Brothers Group (LON: CBG) had its sell rating reiterated by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. They currently have a GBX 875 ($13.45) price target on the stock.

Compass Group plc (NASDAQ: CMPGY) had its equal weight rating reaffirmed by analysts at Morgan Stanley.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) had its neutral rating reaffirmed by analysts at Zacks. The firm currently has a $66.00 target price on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “We are maintaining our recommendation on ConocoPhillips at Neutral following its first quarter results. The company’s performance in the last quarter reflected robust production of crude oil from high-margin areas like the Eagle Ford, Permian and Bakken. ConocoPhillips is also making progress in other North American shale plays, including several emerging areas. Furthermore, the company has completed asset sales of more than $12 billion from its divestiture program, which is likely to offset the financing gap for 2013 to a great extent. However, ConocoPhillips remains vulnerable to unstable movements in crude oil and natural gas prices, as well as the volatile nature of the macro backdrop.”

Compuware (NASDAQ: CPWR) had its neutral rating reaffirmed by analysts at Zacks. The firm currently has a $12.00 target price on the stock.

Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) had its neutral rating reaffirmed by analysts at Zacks. The firm currently has a $48.00 target price on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “Salesforce.com reported modest first-quarter 2014 results. Loss per share was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while revenue up on a year over year basis. The company has provided decent second-quarter guidance. Moreover, the higher number of new deal wins was encouraging and so were the geographical contributions. Overall, the company’s diverse cloud offerings and a better spending prospect projection by Gartner are positive. Although, the company is growing reasonably in the cloud market, growth prospects have been rationalized to a considerable extent by the renewed focus of tech giants such as Dell Inc., International Business Machines and Hewlett-Packard Co. in the cloud space. However, continued weakness in Europe, currency headwinds, continued operating margin contraction, economic challenges in Japan and stiff competition from its peers keep us concerned. Salesforce has a Neutral recommendation. “

Daily Mail and General Trust plc (LON: DMGO) had its outperform rating reissued by analysts at Credit Suisse.

Daily Mail and General Trust plc (LON: DMGO) had its underweight rating reaffirmed by analysts at HSBC.

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. (NASDAQ: GGAL) had its neutral rating reissued by analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove.

Global Market Group Ltd (LON: GMC) had its add rating reiterated by analysts at Westhouse Securities.

H&T Group Plc (LON: HAT) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Westhouse Securities.

HSBC (NYSE: HBC) had its outperform rating reiterated by analysts at Credit Suisse.

HSBC (NYSE: HBC) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Espirito Santo Investment Bank Research.

Kimco Realty (NYSE: KIM) had its neutral rating reiterated by analysts at Zacks. Zacks currently has a $25.00 target price on the stock.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) had its neutral rating reissued by analysts at Zacks. They currently have a $77.00 target price on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “McCormick’s first quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of $0.57 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and was ahead of the prior-year quarter by 3.6%, driven by a favorable tax rate, higher income from unconsolidated operations, and lower share count. Sales also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate and grew 3% on a year over year basis, owing to positive volume and product mix and price increases in response to high input costs, especially in the consumer business segment. However, sluggish demand from quick service restaurants in the industrial segment dented profits in the quarter. Overall, we are encouraged by the McCormick’s innovations efforts, brand building and marketing investments and expansion in emerging markets. The company is cash rich and rewards its shareholders with increased dividend payments. However, we prefer to remain on the sidelines until we see moderation of input costs and revival of the industrial segments.”

MWI Veterinary Supply (NASDAQ: MWIV) had its neutral rating reissued by analysts at Zacks. Zacks currently has a $124.00 target price on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “MWI Vet recorded EPS of $1.19 in second quarter of fiscal 2013. The result surpassed year-ago EPS by 4.4% and Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.7%. Revenue climbed 11% to $563.1 million, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $571 million. Nonetheless, the upward revision of guidance for the ongoing fiscal year boosted confidence. Organic revenue growth in the U.S. as well as U.K. was impressive. Notably, MWI Vet has the strength to deliver consistent growth performance amid a low-growth environment. Moreover, its strategy of selective acquisition will keep the momentum going over the long haul. However, vendor dependency is a cause of concern for MWI Vet. A downtrend in the production animal market also raises concern for the ongoing fiscal. Further, a tough competitive landscape, and macroeconomic uncertainty keep us on the sidelines. Accordingly, we remain Neutral on the stock.”

Owens-Illinois (NYSE: OI) had its neutral rating reissued by analysts at Zacks. Zacks currently has a $30.00 target price on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “Owens-Illinois’ first-quarter 2013 adjusted earnings per share declined 18% year over year to $0.60. Net sales dropped 6% year over year to $1.64 billion due to weak volume in Europe. Owens-Illinois will benefit from restructuring actions in the North American and Asia-Pacific regions, the multi-year asset optimization program in Europe and lower interest costs. A new furnace in Brazil in late 2012 will lead to volume growth and logistics savings in the region. However, Owens-Illinois will remain impacted by the soft European economy until conditions improve. Furthermore, stiff competition from alternate packaging and high debt remain concerns. We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Owens-Illinois with a target price of $30.”

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) had its neutral rating reaffirmed by analysts at Zacks. They currently have a $95.00 price target on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Occidental Petroleum Corporation, mainly based on stringent regulations, risks related to the oil exploration and production infrastructure damages, and over-reliance on crude oil price movement. However, we believe that the company’s strong financial position and diversified asset base, along with a steady capital investment program and cost curtailment measures, may mitigate the negatives. In the first quarter of 2013, Occidental Petroleum’s earnings per share and revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimates. The increase was primarily based on strong performances from its domestic operations and a rise in domestic natural gas prices. In addition, the company’s marketing and trading operations contributed significantly in the reported quarter.”

Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) had its neutral rating reissued by analysts at Zacks. They currently have a $199.00 price target on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “Although Panera Bread’s first-quarter 2013 earnings per share and revenues grew year over year, both missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This combined with a reduced guidance for same-store sales and decline in transactions over the last two quarters put Panera a step behind this earnings season. However, Panera’s track record of delivering more than 20% growth in earnings per share for five years in a row and continued margin improvement amid a sluggish business environment remain a ray of hope for the stock. The reiteration of 2013 earnings growth guidance in the range of 17-19% even after a soft first quarter is also encouraging. The introduction of a new menu, increased media exposure, its focus on an off-premise catering program and faster resurgence of higher-end consumers are expected to contribute to future growth. Hence, we maintain our Neutral recommendation on the stock.”

Transocean (NYSE: RIG) had its neutral rating reaffirmed by analysts at Zacks. Zacks currently has a $55.00 target price on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Transocean shares. We acknowledge that operational issues – such as fluctuating dayrates and costs have held the company back. We also remain worried about the offshore driller’s high debt. However, with its technologically-advanced and versatile offshore drilling fleet, strong backlog and considerable pricing power, the company offers an unmatched level of earnings and cash flow visibility. The recent dividend approval and the settlement of a host of civil/criminal claims associated with the Deepwater Horizon incident has also eased the overhang on the stock. Nevertheless, we expect Transocean shares to remain soft until it fully works its way through claims related to the BP oil spill.”

Rolls-Royce Group plc (NASDAQ: RYCEY) had its overweight rating reiterated by analysts at Morgan Stanley. The firm currently has a $1,300.00 price target on the stock.

SABMiller plc (NASDAQ: SBMRY) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at Bank of America.

SABMiller plc (NASDAQ: SBMRY) had its hold rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank.

SABMiller plc (NASDAQ: SBMRY) had its outperform rating reissued by analysts at BNP Paribas.

SABMiller plc (NASDAQ: SBMRY) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Jefferies Group.

Standard Chartered (NASDAQ: SCBFF) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Investec. They currently have a $1,900.00 target price on the stock.

TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) had its neutral rating reaffirmed by analysts at Zacks. They currently have a $53.00 target price on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “The TJX Companies’ posted in-line adjusted earnings of $0.62 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Earnings exceeded the year-ago figure by 13% on the back of strong comparable sales in all its stores. Same store sales climbed 2% on the back of higher customer traffic in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Well-chosen stocks at the stores also improved customer traffic during the period. We are also encouraged by the company’s e-commerce business which is also driving sales. The company has been consistently performing well in Europe and North America despite ongoing economic challenges, gaining from the shift in consumer spending from high priced branded products to the low priced items sold by discount stores like TJX. However, rising input costs and lack of international presence remain persistent overhangs. We are Neutral on the stock with a target price of $53.00.”

TUI Travel (LON: TT) had its equal weight rating reissued by analysts at Morgan Stanley.

Taylor Wimpey (LON: TW) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at Deutsche Bank. The firm currently has a GBX 110 ($1.69) price target on the stock.

United Natural Foods (NASDAQ: UNFI) had its neutral rating reissued by analysts at Zacks. Zacks currently has a $57.00 target price on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “United Natural delivered second quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of $0.46 per share, which increased 2.2% from the prior-year quarter driven by top-line growth and improved operational efficiency. Sales lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but were ahead of the prior-year quarter on the back of continuous increase in demand for the company’s organic and natural food products. Also, its decision to divest the company’s non-foods and general merchandise lines has allowed it to concentrate on its core business of the distribution of natural, organic, and specialty foods. We remain impressed with the company s warehouse management system, operational productivity, and its focus on increasing service levels. However, United Natural remains severely impacted by the continued shift in the company’s customer mix. We thus remain on the sidelines with a Neutral recommendation.”

United Utilities Group (LON: UU) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Beaufort Securities.

United Utilities Group (LON: UU) had its outperform rating reissued by analysts at BNP Paribas. They currently have a GBX 830 ($12.76) target price on the stock.

Wolseley plc (NASDAQ: WOSYY) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at Deutsche Bank.

Watsco, Incorporated (NYSE: WSO) had its neutral rating reiterated by analysts at Zacks. The firm currently has a $93.00 target price on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “Watsco reported first quarter earnings per share of $0.39 and record revenues of $714 million, both of which improved year-over-year. Watsco has immense potential in the replacement market for air conditioners and heating systems in the U.S, as nearly 89 million units are more than 10 years old. Watsco’s joint venture with Carrier Corporation remains successful and Watsco’s option to purchase an additional 10% interest in the venture in the Sun Belt region will be accretive to earnings. Watsco reiterated its plans to reduce debt and evaluate options to increase the dividend before 2013 end. However, the dip in housing starts in April and lack of potential acquisitions remain concerns. We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation with a target price of $93.00.”

Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) had its outperform rating reaffirmed by analysts at Zacks. They currently have a $31.00 target price on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “Yahoo! Inc. is one of the leading providers of web-based services and advertisements. First-quarter 2013 earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Though Yahoo’s search business continues to show signs of improvement, it faces extremely tough competition from Google and Microsoft’s ad platform is not generating enough yet. However, despite the uncertainty surrounding the search business and deterioration of display ad revenue share, we are encouraged by the refocusing of the company, as well as the many product upgrades and growth initiatives implemented, which are improving engagement on Yahoo properties. The company’s progress in the fast-growing mobile search segment is also encouraging. We therefore have an Outperform rating on the shares.”

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) had its target price raised by Sanford C. Bernstein from $80.00 to $84.00.

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) had its target price increased by JP Morgan Cazenove from $90.00 to $94.00.

AFLAC (NYSE: AFL) had its price target boosted by Sandler O’Neill from $60.00 to $62.00. Sandler O’Neill currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Abraxas Petroleum (NASDAQ: AXAS) had its target price boosted by SunTrust from $2.30 to $2.50.

Bill Barrett Corp (NYSE: BBG) had its target price raised by SunTrust from $25.00 to $28.00. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) had its price target boosted by Citigroup from $19.00 to $27.00. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

Bonanza Creek Energy (NASDAQ: BCEI) had its price target boosted by SunTrust from $44.00 to $48.00. They currently have a buy rating on the stock.

Buckle (NYSE: BKE) had its price target raised by KeyBanc from $36.00 to $39.00. KeyBanc currently has an underweight rating on the stock.

Infoblox (NASDAQ: BLOX) had its target price boosted by JMP Securities from $25.00 to $30.00. JMP Securities currently has a market outperform rating on the stock.

Belo Sun Mining (CVE: BSX) had its target price trimmed by National Bank Financial from C$1.90 to C$1.00. The firm currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

CalAmp Corp (NASDAQ: CAMP) had its price target increased by Canaccord Genuity from $15.00 to $16.00. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) had its target price increased by SunTrust from $84.00 to $93.00.

Cree (NASDAQ: CREE) had its price target boosted by Piper Jaffray from $60.00 to $70.00. Piper Jaffray currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS) had its target price trimmed by Needham & Company from $26.00 to $22.00. Needham & Company currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Clayton Williams Energy (NASDAQ: CWEI) had its target price increased by SunTrust from $39.00 to $45.00.

Concho Resources (NYSE: CXO) had its target price raised by SunTrust from $80.00 to $92.00. SunTrust currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) had its target price raised by Canaccord Genuity from $46.00 to $47.00. Canaccord Genuity currently has a hold rating on the stock.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) had its price target boosted by Jefferies Group from $41.00 to $44.00. Jefferies Group currently has a hold rating on the stock.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) had its target price increased by Nomura from $48.00 to $52.00. Nomura currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) had its target price increased by RBC Capital from $50.00 to $56.00. The firm currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

Diana Shipping (NYSE: DSX) had its target price increased by Deutsche Bank from $11.00 to $12.00. Deutsche Bank currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust (NYSE: EFT) had its target price raised by Credit Suisse from $37.00 to $38.00.

Energen (NYSE: EGN) had its target price increased by SunTrust from $60.00 to $67.00. SunTrust currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Emerald Oil (AMEX: EOX) had its target price raised by SunTrust from $9.50 to $11.00. SunTrust currently has a buy rating on the stock.

EQT Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: EQM) had its target price boosted by Deutsche Bank from $82.00 to $100.00.

Eaton (NYSE: ETN) had its price target raised by JP Morgan Cazenove from $70.00 to $74.00.

Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG) had its price target boosted by SunTrust from $36.00 to $41.00. SunTrust currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Federal Realty Inv. Trust (NYSE: FRT) had its target price boosted by Jefferies Group from $116.00 to $118.00.

Greenhill & Co. (NYSE: GHL) had its target price lowered by JMP Securities from $60.00 to $58.00. JMP Securities currently has a market outperform rating on the stock.

The Gap (NYSE: GPS) had its price target raised by Canaccord Genuity from $40.00 to $41.00. They currently have a hold rating on the stock.

Halliburton Company (TSE: HAL) had its target price raised by RBC Capital from C$45.00 to C$50.00. They currently have an outperform rating on the stock.

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) had its price target raised by UBS AG from $19.00 to $26.00. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

JA Solar (NASDAQ: JASO) had its price target boosted by Credit Suisse from $3.50 to $6.50.

Kodiak Oil & Gas (NYSE: KOG) had its price target increased by SunTrust from $8.00 to $9.00. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

Logitech International SA (NASDAQ: LOGI) had its price target raised by JP Morgan Cazenove from $6.50 to $7.00.

The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) had its target price raised by Jefferies Group from $65.00 to $69.00. Jefferies Group currently has a hold rating on the stock.

MDU Resources Group (NYSE: MDU) had its target price boosted by Argus from $27.00 to $30.00. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Makemytrip Limited (NASDAQ: MMYT) had its price target trimmed by Deutsche Bank from $12.00 to $11.00. Deutsche Bank currently has a hold rating on the stock.

Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ: MRVL) had its target price boosted by BMO Capital Markets from $10.00 to $12.00. BMO Capital Markets currently has a market perform rating on the stock.

Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ: MRVL) had its price target raised by Credit Suisse from $10.00 to $12.00.

Northern Oil & Gas (NYSE: NOG) had its price target raised by SunTrust from $18.00 to $20.00. SunTrust currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Oasis Petroleum (NYSE: OAS) had its target price boosted by SunTrust from $37.00 to $41.00. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

Old National Bancorp (NYSE: ONB) had its price target raised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $12.00 to $12.50.

Pandora Media (NYSE: P) had its target price increased by BMO Capital Markets from $16.00 to $22.00. They currently have an outperform rating on the stock.

Pandora Media (NYSE: P) had its price target boosted by Raymond James from $15.00 to $20.00. Raymond James currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

PDC Energy (NASDAQ: PDCE) had its price target raised by SunTrust from $53.00 to $60.00. SunTrust currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Petsmart (NASDAQ: PETM) had its target price boosted by UBS AG from $77.00 to $78.00. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Children’s Place Retail Stores (NASDAQ: PLCE) had its price target increased by Wedbush from $44.00 to $57.00. Wedbush currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Regency Centers (NYSE: REG) had its target price boosted by Jefferies Group from $51.00 to $52.00. They currently have a hold rating on the stock.

Resolute Energy Corp (NYSE: REN) had its price target boosted by SunTrust from $8.50 to $9.50. SunTrust currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) had its price target raised by Citigroup from $204.00 to $209.00. Citigroup currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ: SCVL) had its target price boosted by BB&T from $23.00 to $25.00. BB&T currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ: SCVL) had its target price increased by Sterne Agee from $25.00 to $26.00. Sterne Agee currently has a buy rating on the stock.

SIG (LON: SIG) had its target price raised by Barclays Capital from GBX 70 ($1.08) to GBX 75 ($1.15). The firm currently has an equal weight rating on the stock.

ReneSola (NYSE: SOL) had its price target cut by Credit Suisse from $2.25 to $1.50.

Taubman Centers Incorporated (NYSE: TCO) had its price target increased by Jefferies Group from $79.00 to $86.00. They currently have a hold rating on the stock.

Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) had its target price boosted by Raymond James from $43.00 to $44.00. Raymond James currently has a strong-buy rating on the stock.

Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) had its target price boosted by Sanford C. Bernstein from $48.00 to $52.00.

Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) had its target price boosted by Citigroup from $63.00 to $65.00. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) had its target price boosted by Janney Montgomery Scott from $38.00 to $41.00. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) had its target price raised by Morgan Stanley from $60.00 to $63.00.

Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) had its target price raised by Piper Jaffray from $46.00 to $56.00. Piper Jaffray currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) had its target price raised by SunTrust from $60.00 to $65.00. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Westell Technologies (NASDAQ: WSTL) had its target price boosted by Northland Capital Partners from $3.00 to $3.25.

Zumiez (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) had its target price raised by Wedbush from $27.00 to $30.00. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) traded down 2.05% on Friday, hitting $55.54. Williams Sonoma has a 1-year low of $32.67 and a 1-year high of $57.22. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $53.62. The company has a market cap of $5.426 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.32.

Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 23rd. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $887.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $868.11 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.34 earnings per share. Williams Sonoma’s revenue was up 8.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Williams Sonoma has set its Q2 guidance at $0.43-0.46 EPS and its FY14 guidance at $2.67-2.77 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Williams Sonoma will post $2.77 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

A number of other firms have also recently commented on WSM. Analysts at Janney Montgomery Scott raised their price target on shares of Williams Sonoma from $38.00 to $41.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Citigroup raised their price target on shares of Williams Sonoma from $63.00 to $65.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on shares of Williams Sonoma from $48.00 to $52.00 in a research note to investors on Friday.

Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the company. The stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $52.83.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a multi-channel specialty retailer of products for the home. The direct-to-customer segment of the Company’s business sells its products through its six e-commerce Websites (NYSE: WSM) and seven direct-mail catalogs (Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Bed and Bath, PBteen, West Elm and Rejuvenation).

Shares of SIG (LON: SIG) traded down 1.52% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting GBX 4596.00. SIG has a one year low of GBX 2614.00 and a one year high of GBX 4742.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 3023.59. The company’s market cap is £3.738 billion.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on SIG. Analysts at Deutsche Bank downgraded shares of SIG from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a GBX 4,850 ($74.55) price target on the stock, up previously from GBX 3,950 ($60.71). Separately, analysts at Lazard Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of SIG from GBX 76 ($1.17) to GBX 83 ($1.28) in a research note to investors on Friday, May 17th. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. SIG has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of GBX 611.80 ($9.40).

Signet Jewelers Limited (LON: SIG) is a specialty retail jeweler by sales in the United States and United Kingdom, and also has stores in the Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands.

A number of research firms have also recently commented on THFF. Analysts at Ativo Research downgraded shares of First Financial Corporation from a “neutral” rating to an “unfavorable” rating in a research note to investors on Saturday, May 4th. Analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods initiated coverage on shares of First Financial Corporation in a research note to investors on Thursday, March 21st. They set a “market perform” rating on the stock.

First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: THFF) traded up 0.69% on Friday, hitting $30.74. First Financial Corporation has a 1-year low of $27.07 and a 1-year high of $33.09. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $30.93. The company has a market cap of $409.1 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.24.

First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: THFF) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 29th. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.01. Analysts expect that First Financial Corporation will post $2.31 EPS for the current fiscal year.

First Financial Corporation is a financial holding company. It offers a variety of financial services, including commercial, mortgage and consumer lending, lease financing, trust account services and depositor services through its subsidiaries.

Wolseley plc (NASDAQ: WOSYY) traded down 0.20% on Friday, hitting $5.09. Wolseley plc has a 52-week low of $3.2932 and a 52-week high of $5.14. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $4.91. The company has a market cap of $13.696 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 542.55.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on WOSYY. Analysts at Morgan Stanley reiterated an “underweight” rating on shares of Wolseley plc in a research note to investors on Thursday. Separately, analysts at Credit Suisse reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Wolseley plc in a research note to investors on Tuesday. Finally, analysts at JPMorgan Chase reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Wolseley plc in a research note to investors on Thursday, March 28th.

Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company. Wolseley plc has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Wolseley plc is a specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and a supplier of building materials in North America, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Barclays Capital raised their price target on shares of Bill Barrett Corp from $24.00 to $26.00 in a research note to investors on Monday, May 13th. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Stifel Nicolaus downgraded shares of Bill Barrett Corp from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 2nd. They now have a $22.00 price target on the stock. They noted that the move was a valuation call.

One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. The stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $24.83.

Shares of Bill Barrett Corp (NYSE: BBG) traded down 0.43% on Friday, hitting $23.26. Bill Barrett Corp has a 52 week low of $15.42 and a 52 week high of $24.23. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $20.62. The company’s market cap is $1.104 billion.

Bill Barrett Corp (NYSE: BBG) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, May 2nd. The company reported ($0.25) earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of $138.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $142.87 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.20 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 22.8% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Bill Barrett Corp will post $0.19 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Bill Barrett Corporation (NYSE: BBG) is engaged in exploration, development and production of natural gas and crude oil, and all of its operations are conducted in the United States.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on TCO. Analysts at Deutsche Bank raised their price target on shares of Taubman Centers Incorporated from $84.00 to $85.00 in a research note to investors on Monday, April 22nd. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock. Analysts at Zacks reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Taubman Centers Incorporated in a research note to investors on Friday, April 19th. They now have a $84.00 price target on the stock.

Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has assigned a buy rating to the company. Taubman Centers Incorporated presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $82.50.

Shares of Taubman Centers Incorporated (NYSE: TCO) traded down 0.51% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $84.44. Taubman Centers Incorporated has a one year low of $70.40 and a one year high of $89.46. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $83.97. The company has a market cap of $5.385 billion and a P/E ratio of 56.24.

Taubman Centers Incorporated (NYSE: TCO) last released its earnings data on Friday, April 26th. The company reported $0.90 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.85 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $183.25 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $173.36 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.75 earnings per share. Taubman Centers Incorporated’s revenue was up 8.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts predict that Taubman Centers Incorporated will post $3.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO) operates as a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT).

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Investec reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Daily Mail and General Trust plc in a research note to investors on Thursday. Separately, analysts at Liberum Capital reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Daily Mail and General Trust plc in a research note to investors on Wednesday. Finally, analysts at Deutsche Bank reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Daily Mail and General Trust plc in a research note to investors on Monday.

One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Shares of Daily Mail and General Trust plc (LON: DMGO) remained flat at GBX 540.00 during during mid-day trading trading on Friday. Daily Mail and General Trust plc has a one year low of GBX 465.00 and a one year high of GBX 580.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 504.7. The company’s market cap is £2.067 billion.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Goldman Sachs reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Williams Sonoma in a research note to investors on Friday. Separately, analysts at RBC Capital raised their price target on shares of Williams Sonoma from $47.00 to $54.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Wedbush reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Williams Sonoma in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a $50.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $47.00.

Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Williams Sonoma has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $52.83.

Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) traded down 2.05% on Friday, hitting $55.54. Williams Sonoma has a 52-week low of $32.67 and a 52-week high of $57.22. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $53.62. The company has a market cap of $5.426 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.32.

Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 23rd. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $887.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $868.11 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.34 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.6% on a year-over-year basis. Williams Sonoma has set its Q2 guidance at $0.43-0.46 EPS and its FY14 guidance at $2.67-2.77 EPS. Analysts expect that Williams Sonoma will post $2.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a multi-channel specialty retailer of products for the home. The direct-to-customer segment of the Company’s business sells its products through its six e-commerce Websites (NYSE: WSM) and seven direct-mail catalogs (Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Bed and Bath, PBteen, West Elm and Rejuvenation).

Northern Oil & Gas (NYSE: NOG) traded down 0.59% on Friday, hitting $13.49. Northern Oil & Gas has a 1-year low of $12.00 and a 1-year high of $19.70. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $13.44. The company has a market cap of $848.2 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.82.

Northern Oil & Gas (NYSE: NOG) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 6th. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $67.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $83.20 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.14 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 34.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Northern Oil & Gas will post $1.30 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Separately, analysts at BMO Capital Markets cut their price target on shares of Northern Oil & Gas from $18.00 to $16.00 in a research note to investors on Monday, March 4th. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.

One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Northern Oil & Gas has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $21.33.

Northern Oil & Gas, Inc., is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation and development of oil and natural gas properties.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at TheStreet reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Toll Brothers in a research note to investors on Friday. Separately, analysts at Compass Point raised their price target on shares of Toll Brothers from $38.50 to $41.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price target on shares of Toll Brothers from $35.00 to $40.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.

Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have assigned a hold rating, nine have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $37.97.

Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) traded down 2.26% on Friday, hitting $36.75. Toll Brothers has a 1-year low of $23.78 and a 1-year high of $39.25. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $34.23. The company has a market cap of $6.217 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.01.

Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) last released its earnings data on Wednesday, May 22nd. The company reported $0.14 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.07 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $516.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $511.06 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.10 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 38.1% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Toll Brothers will post $0.74 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Toll Brothers, Inc. designs, builds, markets and arranges financing for single-family detached and attached homes in luxury residential communities.

United Utilities Group (LON: UU) traded down 0.06% on Friday, hitting GBX 787.00. United Utilities Group has a 1-year low of GBX 617.00 and a 1-year high of GBX 816.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 711.9. The company’s market cap is £5.366 billion.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at RBC Capital reiterated an “underperform” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a GBX 680 ($10.45) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Deutsche Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note to investors on Friday, May 17th. They now have a GBX 770 ($11.84) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Credit Suisse reiterated an “underperform” rating on shares of United Utilities Group in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a GBX 660 ($10.14) price target on the stock.

Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. The company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of GBX 747.46 ($11.49).

United Utilities Group PLC (LON: UU) is engaged in water business.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Williams Sonoma from $60.00 to $63.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. Separately, analysts at Janney Montgomery Scott raised their price target on shares of Williams Sonoma from $38.00 to $41.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Citigroup raised their price target on shares of Williams Sonoma from $63.00 to $65.00 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. The company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $52.83.

Shares of Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) traded down 2.05% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $55.54. Williams Sonoma has a one year low of $32.67 and a one year high of $57.22. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $53.62. The company has a market cap of $5.426 billion and a P/E ratio of 22.32.

Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) last released its earnings data on Thursday, May 23rd. The company reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $887.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $868.11 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.34 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.6% on a year-over-year basis. Williams Sonoma has set its Q2 guidance at $0.43-0.46 EPS and its FY14 guidance at $2.67-2.77 EPS. Analysts expect that Williams Sonoma will post $2.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a multi-channel specialty retailer of products for the home. The direct-to-customer segment of the Company’s business sells its products through its six e-commerce Websites (NYSE: WSM) and seven direct-mail catalogs (Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Bed and Bath, PBteen, West Elm and Rejuvenation).

Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) traded down 0.99% on Friday, hitting $26.03. Best Buy has a 52-week low of $11.20 and a 52-week high of $27.37. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $25.11. The company’s market cap is $8.818 billion.

Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) last released its earnings data on Tuesday, May 21st. The company reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $9.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.64 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.72 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Best Buy will post $2.18 EPS for the current fiscal year.

A number of other firms have also recently commented on BBY. Analysts at Barclays Capital reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Best Buy in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Jefferies Group raised their EPS on shares of Best Buy in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a “buy” rating and a $31.00 price target on the stock. They previously had a $30.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Wedbush reiterated an “underperform” rating on shares of Best Buy in a research note to investors on Tuesday.

Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a hold rating and fourteen have given a buy rating to the company. The stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $26.39.

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 11th will be given a dividend of $0.17 per share. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.61%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 7th.

Best Buy Co, Inc. is a multinational retailer of consumer electronics, computing and mobile phone products, entertainment products, appliances and related services.

Zacks‘ analyst wrote, “The TJX Companies’ posted in-line adjusted earnings of $0.62 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Earnings exceeded the year-ago figure by 13% on the back of strong comparable sales in all its stores. Same store sales climbed 2% on the back of higher customer traffic in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Well-chosen stocks at the stores also improved customer traffic during the period. We are also encouraged by the company’s e-commerce business which is also driving sales. The company has been consistently performing well in Europe and North America despite ongoing economic challenges, gaining from the shift in consumer spending from high priced branded products to the low priced items sold by discount stores like TJX. However, rising input costs and lack of international presence remain persistent overhangs. We are Neutral on the stock with a target price of $53.00.”

Shares of TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) traded up 1.09% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $50.85. TJX Companies has a 52 week low of $40.08 and a 52 week high of $51.84. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $49.00. The company has a market cap of $36.810 billion and a P/E ratio of 19.73.

TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) last released its earnings data on Tuesday, May 21st. The company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.62. The company had revenue of $6.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.16 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.55 earnings per share. TJX Companies’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. TJX Companies has set its Q2 guidance at $0.61-0.63 EPS and its FY14 guidance at $2.70-2.78 EPS. Analysts expect that TJX Companies will post $2.82 EPS for the current fiscal year.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on TJX. Analysts at Deutsche Bank reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a $55.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at TheStreet reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note to investors on Thursday. Finally, analysts at Citigroup raised their price target on shares of TJX Companies to $60.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday.

Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have issued a buy rating to the stock. The stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $52.57.

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) is the off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the United States and worldwide.

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Zacks‘ analyst wrote, “McCormick’s first quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of $0.57 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and was ahead of the prior-year quarter by 3.6%, driven by a favorable tax rate, higher income from unconsolidated operations, and lower share count. Sales also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate and grew 3% on a year over year basis, owing to positive volume and product mix and price increases in response to high input costs, especially in the consumer business segment. However, sluggish demand from quick service restaurants in the industrial segment dented profits in the quarter. Overall, we are encouraged by the McCormick’s innovations efforts, brand building and marketing investments and expansion in emerging markets. The company is cash rich and rewards its shareholders with increased dividend payments. However, we prefer to remain on the sidelines until we see moderation of input costs and revival of the industrial segments.”

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on MKC. Analysts at Citigroup initiated coverage on shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated in a research note to investors on Friday, May 17th. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Ned Davis Research downgraded shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note to investors on Monday, April 29th. Finally, analysts at Jefferies Group raised their price target on shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated from $70.00 to $80.00 in a research note to investors on Monday, April 15th. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Ten analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. McCormick & Company, Incorporated has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $71.67.

Shares of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) traded up 0.16% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $73.83. McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a 52 week low of $54.81 and a 52 week high of $75.26. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $72.46. The company has a market cap of $9.738 billion and a P/E ratio of 24.08.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 2nd. The company reported $0.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $934.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $922.66 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.55 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.1% on a year-over-year basis. McCormick & Company, Incorporated has set its FY13 guidance at $3.15-3.23 EPS. On average, analysts predict that McCormick & Company, Incorporated will post $3.20 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the food industry, retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses.

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Shares of Navios Maritime Holdings (NYSE: NM) traded up 4.76% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $5.28. Navios Maritime Holdings has a 52 week low of $3.16 and a 52 week high of $5.69. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $4.46. The company has a market cap of $537.0 million and a P/E ratio of 3.19.

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.06 per share. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.55%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 14th.

Separately, analysts at Global Hunter Securities initiated coverage on shares of Navios Maritime Holdings in a research note to investors on Wednesday, April 17th. They set a buy rating and a $6.00 price target on the stock.

Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NM) is a global, vertically integrated seaborne shipping and logistics company focused on the transport and transshipment of dry bulk commodities, including iron ore, coal and grain.

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Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at AlphaValue reiterated a buy rating on shares of Mediobanca SpA in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a €6.19 ($8.04) price target on the stock.

One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the stock. The stock has an average rating of Hold and an average target price of €5.50 ($7.14).

Mediobanca SpA (BIT: MB) traded up 1.35% on Wednesday, hitting €4.9380. Mediobanca SpA has a 52-week low of €2.3400 and a 52-week high of €5.6600. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently €4.24. The company has a market cap of €4.252 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.84.

Mediobanca Group is an Italy-based financial holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the Company offers a variety of banking services.

“In a slow growth environment, Grace provides an unusual combination of margin leverage (500+bps by 2020), core growth (~12% EBITDA CAGR 2011-2014E), and financial leverage (moving to 3x Net Debt/EBITDA post-emergence could add $0.46 to 2015E EPS) at only 15.6x Adjusted 2013E FCF (well below the current sector multiple of 20x, 83% FCF/NI). We reiterate our Buy rating and raise our price target to $101.,” Jefferies Group’s analyst wrote.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on GRA. Analysts at Topeka Capital Markets initiated coverage on shares of W.R. Grace & Co. in a research note to investors on Friday, May 17th. They set a hold rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Credit Suisse initiated coverage on shares of W.R. Grace & Co. in a research note to investors on Monday, April 15th. They set an outperform rating and a $91.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at CL King upgraded shares of W.R. Grace & Co. to a strong-buy rating in a research note to investors on Wednesday, April 10th.

Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, five have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. The company presently has an average rating of Buy and a consensus target price of $83.57.

W.R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) traded down 0.74% on Wednesday, hitting $80.03. W.R. Grace & Co. has a 52-week low of $47.40 and a 52-week high of $82.58. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $77.30. The company has a market cap of $6.077 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 71.73.

W.R. Grace & Co (NYSE: GRA) is engaged in the production and sale of specialty chemicals and specialty materials on a global basis.

Joy Global (NYSE: JOY) traded down 1.23% on Wednesday, hitting $55.42. Joy Global has a 1-year low of $47.69 and a 1-year high of $69.19. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $56.6. The company has a market cap of $5.886 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.87.

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.18 per share. This represents a $0.70 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.26%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 31st.

A number of other firms have also recently commented on JOY. Analysts at Zacks reiterated a neutral rating on shares of Joy Global in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 15th. They now have a $60.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at TheStreet reiterated a hold rating on shares of Joy Global in a research note to investors on Monday, May 13th. Finally, analysts at TheStreet downgraded shares of Joy Global from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note to investors on Friday, April 19th.

Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company. The company has an average rating of Hold and a consensus price target of $68.75.

Joy Global Inc. is a manufacturer and servicer of mining equipment for the extraction of coal and other minerals, and ores.

Unemployment claims dropped by 23,000 to 340,000 in the week that ended May 18. This was according to the report released by the Labor Department. The weekly Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index went up to minus 29.4 for the period that ended May 19 from minus 30.2 the past week.

Increasing home values, dropping dismissals, and record stock prices are providing households the confidence to keep on spending, which has been helping the economy offset the federal budget cuts that have estimated to limit the expansion. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke indicated that policy makers will not decrease the stimulus until gains in employment are sustained.

Other reports released today showed prices of previously owned properties went up in March by the most and sales of new houses increased more than the estimate in April.

Stocks went down due to the unexpected contraction in China manufacturing increased concern that the economy across the globe was slowing and offset the improving data in the United States. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropped 0.3 percent to 1,650.51. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note went down to 2.02 percent from 2.04 percent.

China’s manufacturing is declining in May for the first time in seven months. This added to indicators that economic growth is slowing for a second quarter in a row. Another Markit index for euro-area services and factory output showed an increase that was more than the estimates.

The average forecast of 50 economists polled by Bloomberg called for jobless claims in the United States to decline to 345,000. Estimates ranged from 338,000 to 360,000. The Labor Department modified the previous week’s numbers to 363,000 from the previous reported 360,000.

Shares of SunTrust (NYSE: STI) traded up 0.60% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $31.94. SunTrust has a 52 week low of $20.96 and a 52 week high of $32.70. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $29.56. The company has a market cap of $17.110 billion and a P/E ratio of 8.45.

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Friday, June 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.25%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 29th. This is a boost from SunTrust’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.05.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on STI. Analysts at FIG Partners downgraded shares of SunTrust to a market perform rating in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 9th. Separately, analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on shares of SunTrust from $30.00 to $32.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 8th. Finally, analysts at Barclays Capital reiterated an underweight rating on shares of SunTrust in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 8th. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock.

Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, fourteen have assigned a hold rating and twelve have issued a buy rating to the company. The company currently has an average rating of Hold and an average price target of $30.74.

SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE: STI) is a commercial banking organization.

Shares of Greene King (LON: GNK) traded down 1.17% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting GBX 770.8405. Greene King has a 52 week low of GBX 470.70 and a 52 week high of GBX 793.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 599.6. The company’s market cap is £1.662 billion.

GNK has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Citigroup reiterated a buy rating on shares of Greene King in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a GBX 320 ($4.92) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Liberum Capital reiterated a buy rating on shares of Greene King in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a GBX 709 ($10.90) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Numis Securities Ltd reiterated an add rating on shares of Greene King in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 2nd.

Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have issued a buy rating to the stock. The stock currently has an average rating of Buy and a consensus price target of GBX 616.81 ($9.48).

Greene King plc is a holding company for a group whose principal activities are operating managed, tenanted and leased public houses, brewing beer, and wholesaling beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

Shares of TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) traded up 1.09% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $50.85. TJX Companies has a one year low of $40.08 and a one year high of $51.84. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $49.00. The company has a market cap of $36.810 billion and a P/E ratio of 19.73.

TJX has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Sterne Agee reiterated a buy rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a $57.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $50.00. Separately, analysts at TheStreet reiterated a buy rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note to investors on Monday, May 13th. Finally, analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their price target on shares of TJX Companies from $47.00 to $48.00 in a research note to investors on Friday, May 10th.

Eight analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have issued a buy rating to the company. The company currently has an average rating of Buy and an average price target of $52.38.

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) is the off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the United States and worldwide.

Shares of Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO) traded up 1.68% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $28.46. Travelzoo has a 52 week low of $16.56 and a 52 week high of $26.64. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $21.9. The company has a market cap of $437.2 million and a P/E ratio of 22.06.

TZOO has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Ascendiant Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of Travelzoo from $26.00 to $32.00 in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a neutral rating on the stock. Analysts at Benchmark Co. raised their price target on shares of Travelzoo from $22.00 to $24.00 in a research note to investors on Friday, April 19th. They now have a hold rating on the stock.

Travelzoo Inc. is a global Internet media company. The Company informs over 20 million subscribers worldwide, as well as millions of Website users, about the best travel and entertainment deals available from thousands of companies.

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A number of other firms have also recently commented on PMO. Analysts at BNP Paribas reiterated an underperform rating on shares of Premier Oil in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a GBX 407 ($6.26) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Deutsche Bank reiterated a buy rating on shares of Premier Oil in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a GBX 600 ($9.22) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Beaufort Securities reiterated a buy rating on shares of Premier Oil in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 8th.

Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating and fifteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. Premier Oil has a consensus rating of Buy and a consensus price target of GBX 479.08 ($7.36).

Premier Oil (LON: PMO) traded down 0.47% on Wednesday, hitting GBX 363.60. Premier Oil has a 52-week low of GBX 314.30 and a 52-week high of GBX 405.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 370.6. The company’s market cap is £1.896 billion.

Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) is an independent exploration and production company with oil and gas interests in the North Sea, South East Asia and in the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan regions.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at UBS AG raised their price target on shares of TJX Companies from $53.00 to $57.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a buy rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at RBC Capital reiterated an outperform rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a $55.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Sterne Agee reiterated a buy rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a $57.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $50.00.

Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have issued a buy rating to the company. The company has an average rating of Buy and a consensus price target of $52.38.

TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) traded up 1.09% on Wednesday, hitting $50.85. TJX Companies has a 1-year low of $40.08 and a 1-year high of $51.84. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $49.00. The company has a market cap of $36.810 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.73.

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) is the off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the United States and worldwide.

A number of research firms have also recently commented on NEE. Analysts at TheStreet reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of NextEra Energy in a research note to investors on Friday. On a related note, analysts at Credit Suisse raised their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $80.00 to $86.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 2nd. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Macquarie raised their price target on shares of NextEra Energy from $79.00 to $84.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 1st. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.

Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eleven have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. The company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $81.97.

Shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) traded down 1.25% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $77.24. NextEra Energy has a 52 week low of $64.31 and a 52 week high of $82.65. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $80.19. The company has a market cap of $32.799 billion and a P/E ratio of 19.12.

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 30th. The company reported $1.12 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $3.28 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.59 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.02 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. NextEra Energy has set its FY13 guidance at $4.70-5.00 EPS. Analysts expect that NextEra Energy will post $4.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Shares of International Flavors & Fragrances (NYSE: IFF) traded up 0.11% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $81.82. International Flavors & Fragrances has a one year low of $53.03 and a one year high of $82.80. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $77.61. The company has a market cap of $6.668 billion and a P/E ratio of 25.53.

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Thursday, July 11th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 27th will be given a dividend of $0.34 per share. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.66%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 25th.

A number of other firms have also recently commented on IFF. Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus reiterated a buy rating on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a $86.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $84.00. Separately, analysts at Zacks reiterated a neutral rating on shares of International Flavors & Fragrances in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a $86.00 price target on the stock.

Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the stock. International Flavors & Fragrances currently has a consensus rating of Buy and a consensus target price of $85.17.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) is a creator and manufacturer of flavor and fragrance products used by other manufacturers to impart or improve flavor or fragrance in a range of consumer products.

Shares of Optos (LON: OPTS) traded up 2.08% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting GBX 135.00. Optos has a one year low of GBX 108.20 and a one year high of GBX 230.59. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 190.0. The company’s market cap is £96.6 million.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on OPTS. Analysts at Shore Capital Stockbrokers reiterated a hold rating on shares of Optos in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. Separately, analysts at Investec reiterated a sell rating on shares of Optos in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. Finally, analysts at Numis Securities Ltd cut their price target on shares of Optos from GBX 200 ($3.07) to GBX 180 ($2.77) in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have an add rating on the stock.

One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. The stock has an average rating of Hold and a consensus target price of GBX 217 ($3.34).

Optos Plc is a retinal imaging company. The Company’s medical devices produce ultra-widefield, high resolution digital images of approximately 82% of the retina in a single capture.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Citigroup raised their price target on shares of Man Group from GBX 110 ($1.69) to GBX 130 ($2.00) in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a neutral rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at RBC Capital reiterated a sector perform rating on shares of Man Group in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a GBX 120 ($1.84) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at BNP Paribas reiterated an underperform rating on shares of Man Group in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a GBX 85 ($1.31) price target on the stock.

Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. The company presently has a consensus rating of Hold and a consensus target price of GBX 103.72 ($1.59).

Shares of Man Group (LON: EMG) traded down 0.64% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting GBX 124.10. Man Group has a one year low of GBX 70.60 and a one year high of GBX 135.208. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 82.79.

Man Group plc is the holding company for the Man group of companies and affiliated entities (LON: EMG).

Shares of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA (EPA: MC) traded up 0.07% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting €137.50. LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA has a one year low of €111.00 and a one year high of €143.40. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently €125.6. The company has a market cap of €68.749 billion and a P/E ratio of 20.15.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Societe Generale reiterated a hold rating on shares of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a €140.00 ($181.82) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a hold rating on shares of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a €141.00 ($183.12) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an outperform rating on shares of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA in a research note to investors on Tuesday, May 14th. They now have a €165.00 ($214.29) price target on the stock.

Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have assigned a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. The stock currently has a consensus rating of Buy and an average target price of €152.15 ($197.60).

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA (EPA: MC) is a France-based luxury goods company.

ARM Holdings (LON: ARM) traded down 0.95% on Wednesday, hitting GBX 985.4999. ARM Holdings has a 1-year low of GBX 463.60 and a 1-year high of GBX 1111.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 576.4. The company’s market cap is £13.764 billion.

A number of other firms have also recently commented on ARM. Analysts at Liberum Capital reiterated a sell rating on shares of ARM Holdings in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a GBX 725 ($11.14) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Morgan Stanley reiterated an equal weight rating on shares of ARM Holdings in a research note to investors on Friday, May 17th. They now have a GBX 925 ($14.22) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Morgan Stanley reiterated an equal weight rating on shares of ARM Holdings in a research note to investors on Tuesday, May 7th. They now have a GBX 925 ($14.22) price target on the stock.

Six research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have assigned a hold rating, eleven have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. ARM Holdings currently has an average rating of Hold and an average price target of GBX 904.43 ($13.90).

ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM) designs microprocessors, physical intellectual property (IP) and related technology and software, and sells development tools.

Saks (NYSE: SKS) remained flat at $15.49 during trading on Wednesday. Saks has a 52-week low of $9.24 and a 52-week high of $16.17. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $11.89. The company has a market cap of $2.236 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.69.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Morgan Stanley downgraded shares of Saks from a neutral rating to an underweight rating in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a $10.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Maxim Group raised their price target on shares of Saks from $13.50 to $18.50 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a buy rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Goldman Sachs raised their price target on shares of Saks from $13.50 to $18.50 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a buy rating on the stock.

Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. Saks presently has an average rating of Hold and an average target price of $22.29.

Saks Incorporated is a department store retailer. The Company, and its subsidiaries, is engaged in the operation of Saks Fifth Avenue (NYSE: SKS) stores and SFA e-commerce operations (Saks Direct), as well as Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH (OFF 5TH).

Shares of ARM Holdings plc (NASDAQ: ARMH) traded down 0.73% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $45.04. ARM Holdings plc has a 52 week low of $21.64 and a 52 week high of $46.87. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $41.43. The company has a market cap of $20.969 billion and a P/E ratio of 75.24.

ARMH has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Morgan Stanley reiterated an equal weight rating on shares of ARM Holdings plc in a research note to investors on Tuesday, May 7th. Separately, analysts at Bank of America reiterated a buy rating on shares of ARM Holdings plc in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 2nd. Finally, analysts at Societe Generale reiterated a sell rating on shares of ARM Holdings plc in a research note to investors on Wednesday, April 24th.

Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have assigned a hold rating, eight have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. The company has an average rating of Hold and an average target price of $43.66.

ARM Holdings plc (NASDAQ: ARMH) designs microprocessors, physical Internet protocol (IP) and related technology and software, and sells development tools.

Separately, analysts at RBC Capital cut their price target on shares of Antrim Energy from C$0.85 to C$0.50 in a research note to investors on Thursday, March 28th. They now have a sector perform rating on the stock.

Antrim Energy (TSE: AEN) remained flat at $0.12 during trading on Wednesday. Antrim Energy has a 1-year low of $0.105 and a 1-year high of $0.87. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $0.31. The company’s market cap is $22.2 million.

Antrim Energy Inc. (TSE: AEN) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company.

Shares of Griffin Mining Limited (LON: GFM) traded up 2.62% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting GBX 31.30. Griffin Mining Limited has a one year low of GBX 26.15 and a one year high of GBX 41.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 33.17.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Seymour Pierce upgraded shares of Griffin Mining Limited to a buy rating in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a GBX 70 ($1.08) price target on the stock, up previously from GBX 40 ($0.61). Separately, analysts at Panmure Gordon reiterated a buy rating on shares of Griffin Mining Limited in a research note to investors on Thursday, April 11th. They now have a GBX 133.98 ($2.06) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Panmure Gordon raised their price target on shares of Griffin Mining Limited from GBX 78.39 ($1.20) to GBX 131.30 ($2.02) in a research note to investors on Thursday, March 7th.

Shares of Amlin (LON: AML) traded down 1.52% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting GBX 414.8021. Amlin has a 52 week low of GBX 309.90 and a 52 week high of GBX 444.80. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 395.2. The company’s market cap is £2.054 billion.

AML has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Amlin from GBX 428 ($6.58) to GBX 469 ($7.21) in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have an overweight rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Shore Capital Stockbrokers reiterated a buy rating on shares of Amlin in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. Finally, analysts at Numis Securities Ltd reiterated an add rating on shares of Amlin in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a GBX 475 ($7.30) price target on the stock.

Four research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company. Amlin has a consensus rating of Hold and an average price target of GBX 432.06 ($6.64).

Amlin plc is engaged in non-life insurance and reinsurance underwriting in the Lloyd’s market, Bermuda and Continental Europe.

Shares of Innovation Group PLC (LON: TIG) traded up 0.92% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting GBX 27.50. Innovation Group PLC has a 52 week low of GBX 18.00 and a 52 week high of GBX 28.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 20.88. The company’s market cap is £264.4 million.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at N+1 Singer reiterated a buy rating on shares of Innovation Group PLC in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a GBX 29 ($0.45) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Panmure Gordon reiterated a buy rating on shares of Innovation Group PLC in a research note to investors on Tuesday, May 14th. They now have a GBX 38 ($0.58) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Panmure Gordon reiterated a buy rating on shares of Innovation Group PLC in a research note to investors on Monday, April 29th. They now have a GBX 38 ($0.58) price target on the stock, up previously from GBX 36 ($0.55).

The Innovation Group plc is a specialist global provider of software and outsourcing solutions to insurers and the associated fleet, automotive and property sectors.

KGI has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Investec reiterated a buy rating on shares of Kirkland Lake Gold in a research note to investors on Thursday, April 18th. They now have a C$692.00 price target on the stock.

Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. The company presently has an average rating of Buy and a consensus target price of C$123.83.

Kirkland Lake Gold (TSE: KGI) traded down 0.22% on Wednesday, hitting $4.45. Kirkland Lake Gold has a 52-week low of $2.64 and a 52-week high of $14.57. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $4.71. The company’s market cap is $312.2 million.

Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. (TSE: KGI) is a gold mining company.

AMD has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Raymond James raised their price target on shares of Advanced Micro Devices from $3.00 to $5.00 in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have an outperform rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at UBS AG raised their EPS on shares of Advanced Micro Devices in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a neutral rating and a $4.50 price target on the stock. They previously had a $2.75 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Goldman Sachs downgraded shares of Advanced Micro Devices from a neutral rating to a sell rating in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a $2.50 price target on the stock.

Six research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seventeen have assigned a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the stock. The company has an average rating of Hold and an average price target of $3.56.

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) traded up 0.75% on Wednesday, hitting $4.04. Advanced Micro Devices has a 52-week low of $1.81 and a 52-week high of $6.46. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $3.16. The company’s market cap is $2.887 billion.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE: AMD) is a global semiconductor company with facilities globally.

Shares of Glentel (TSE: GLN) traded down 0.35% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $17.20. Glentel has a 52 week low of $10.00 and a 52 week high of $20.05. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $19.. The company has a market cap of $383.0 million and a P/E ratio of 13.92.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on GLN. Analysts at Canaccord Genuity cut their price target on shares of Glentel from C$23.00 to C$22.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a buy rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Paradigm Capital raised their price target on shares of Glentel from C$23.00 to C$27.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday, April 3rd. They now have a buy rating on the stock.

GLENTEL Inc. is a Canada-based company. The Company operates in three segments: Retail Canada Division, Retail US Division and Business Division.

The analysts wrote, “Nuance Communications (NUAN) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and expanding profit margins. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including unimpressive growth in net income, weak operating cash flow and a generally disappointing performance in the stock itself.”

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Wedbush initiated coverage on shares of Nuance Communications in a research note to investors on Friday, May 10th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $23.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Zacks downgraded shares of Nuance Communications from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 9th. They now have a $18.20 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Northland Securities cut their price target on shares of Nuance Communications from $26.00 to $24.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 2nd.

One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have assigned a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $24.40.

Nuance Communications (NASDAQ: NUAN) traded down 0.42% on Friday, hitting $19.15. Nuance Communications has a 52-week low of $18.00 and a 52-week high of $25.89. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $20.10. The company has a market cap of $6.085 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.74.

Nuance Communications (NASDAQ: NUAN) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 30th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $484.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $516.53 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.43 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Nuance Communications will post $1.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Nuance Communications, Inc. is a provider of voice and language solutions for businesses and consumers globally.

The analysts wrote, “Altria Group (MO) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its impressive record of earnings per share growth, notable return on equity, increase in stock price during the past year, expanding profit margins and compelling growth in net income. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had generally high debt management risk by most measures that we evaluated.”

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Zacks reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Altria Group in a research note to investors on Friday, April 26th. They now have a $38.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at JPMorgan Chase reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Altria Group in a research note to investors on Friday, April 12th. They now have a $45.00 price target on the stock.

Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $38.33.

Altria Group (NYSE: MO) traded up 0.32% on Friday, hitting $36.9768. Altria Group has a 52-week low of $30.01 and a 52-week high of $37.61. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $36.11. The company has a market cap of $74.065 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.06.

Altria Group (NYSE: MO) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 25th. The company reported $0.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $5.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.04 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.49 earnings per share. Altria Group’s revenue was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. Altria Group has set its FY13 guidance at $2.35-2.41 EPS. Analysts expect that Altria Group will post $2.40 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10th. Investors of record on Friday, June 14th will be given a dividend of $0.44 per share. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.77%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 12th.

Altria Group, Inc. is a holding company. As of December 31, 2009, Altria Group, Inc.’s wholly owned subsidiaries included Philip Morris USA Inc.

The analysts wrote, “Nike (NKE) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, growth in earnings per share, increase in net income and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity.”

NKE has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Janney Montgomery Scott reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a $57.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Barclays Capital set a $75.00 price target on shares of NIKE in a research note to investors on Tuesday, May 14th. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at JPMorgan Chase reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of NIKE in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 9th. They now have a $70.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $64.00.

Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eleven have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. The company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $65.21.

Shares of NIKE (NYSE: NKE) traded down 0.90% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $62.76. NIKE has a one year low of $42.55 and a one year high of $66.07. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $62.58. The company has a market cap of $56.083 billion and a P/E ratio of 24.69.

NIKE (NYSE: NKE) last released its earnings data on Thursday, March 21st. The company reported $0.73 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.67 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $6.19 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.23 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.20 earnings per share. NIKE’s revenue was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts predict that NIKE will post $2.68 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Monday, July 1st. Investors of record on Monday, June 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.21 per share. This represents a $0.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.33%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 30th.

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) is engaged in the design, development and worldwide marketing and selling of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services.

Virginia Commerce Bancorp (NASDAQ: VCBI) traded up 0.22% on Friday, hitting $13.55. Virginia Commerce Bancorp has a 52-week low of $7.46 and a 52-week high of $14.29. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $13.76. The company has a market cap of $441.5 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.31.

Virginia Commerce Bancorp (NASDAQ: VCBI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 18th. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.02. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.14 earnings per share. Analysts expect that Virginia Commerce Bancorp will post $0.81 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Virginia Commerce Bank (NASDAQ: VCBI).

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The analysts wrote, “Yahoo (YHOO) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, compelling growth in net income, notable return on equity, reasonable valuation levels and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) traded up 1.42% on Friday, hitting $26.39. Yahoo! has a 52-week low of $14.59 and a 52-week high of $24.99. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $23.2. The company has a market cap of $28.571 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.55.

Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 16th. The company reported $0.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.14. The company had revenue of $1.07 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.10 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.24 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down .3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Yahoo! will post $1.40 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

A number of other firms have also recently commented on YHOO. Analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Yahoo! in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a $30.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Topeka Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of Yahoo! from $29.00 to $31.00 in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of Yahoo! from $23.00 to $27.00 in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.

Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fourteen have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. The stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $25.80.

Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO), is a digital media company.

The analysts wrote, “Mattel (MAT) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net income, revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, growth in earnings per share and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

MAT has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Piper Jaffray initiated coverage on shares of Mattel in a research note to investors on Monday. They set an “overweight” rating and a $53.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Zacks reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Mattel in a research note to investors on Tuesday, April 23rd. They now have a $46.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Barclays Capital raised their price target on shares of Mattel from $39.00 to $41.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, April 18th. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.

Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $46.50.

Mattel (NYSE: MAT) traded up 0.66% on Friday, hitting $45.65. Mattel has a 1-year low of $30.15 and a 1-year high of $45.37. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $42.83. The company has a market cap of $15.767 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.72.

Mattel (NYSE: MAT) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 17th. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $995.60 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $986.45 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.06 earnings per share. Mattel’s revenue was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that Mattel will post $2.82 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Friday, June 14th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.36 per share. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.18%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 21st.

Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) designs, manufactures and markets a variety of toy products worldwide which are sold to its customers and directly to consumers.

The analysts wrote, “Nokia Oyj (NOK) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a sell with a ratings score of D. Among the areas we feel are negative, one of the most important has been an overall disappointing return on equity.”

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) traded up 1.94% on Friday, hitting $3.67. Nokia has a 52-week low of $1.63 and a 52-week high of $4.90. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $3.44. The company’s market cap is $13.623 billion.

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 18th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of ($0.04) by $0.02. The company had revenue of $5.85 billion for the quarter. During the same quarter last year, the company posted ($0.08) earnings per share. Nokia’s revenue was down 20.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that Nokia will post $0.02 EPS for the current fiscal year.

NOK has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Zacks reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Nokia in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a $4.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Danske upgraded shares of Nokia from a “sell” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note to investors on Monday, May 13th. Finally, analysts at Nordea Equity Research downgraded shares of Nokia from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note to investors on Friday, April 19th.

Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have assigned a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Nokia currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $3.62.

Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK) has three operating segments: Devices & Services; NAVTEQ, and Nokia Siemens Networks.

Buckle (NYSE: BKE) had its in-line rating reaffirmed by analysts at Imperial Capital. They currently have a $54.00 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of $49.00. The analysts wrote, “The Buckle remains one of the best operators in the specialty retail industry, in our view, with robust free cash flow, a differentiated product assortment, shareholder- friendly management, and long-term square footage growth opportunities. Nevertheless, we believe further multiple expansion could be challenging given limited opportunity for operating margin expansion from recent levels unless comps accelerate.”

Koninklijke KPN (OTCMKTS: KKPNY) had its reduce rating reissued by analysts at Nomura. The firm currently has a €1.10 ($1.43) target price on the stock.

Coca Cola (NYSE: KO) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Coca-Cola (KO) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its notable return on equity, expanding profit margins and increase in stock price during the past year. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”

Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA) had its hold rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Liberty Global (LBTYA) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance and compelling growth in net income. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including generally higher debt management risk and weak operating cash flow.”

US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “US Airways Group (LCC) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, revenue growth, attractive valuation levels and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had generally high debt management risk by most measures that we evaluated.”

Lennar (NYSE: LEN) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Lennar Corporation (LEN) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, solid stock price performance, compelling growth in net income, notable return on equity and impressive record of earnings per share growth. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, impressive record of earnings per share growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, notable return on equity and attractive valuation levels. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows low profit margins.”

Macy’s (NYSE: M) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Macy’s (M) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, growth in earnings per share, increase in net income, revenue growth and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had generally high debt management risk by most measures that we evaluated.”

MasterCard (NYSE: MA) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “MasterCard Incorporated (MA) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, impressive record of earnings per share growth, increase in net income, expanding profit margins and good cash flow from operations. Although the company may harbor some minor weaknesses, we feel they are unlikely to have a significant impact on results.”

Mattel (NYSE: MAT) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Mattel (MAT) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net income, revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, growth in earnings per share and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

Moodys Corporation (NYSE: MCO) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Moody’s Corporation (MCO) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, growth in earnings per share, expanding profit margins, good cash flow from operations and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had generally high debt management risk by most measures that we evaluated.”

Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Medtronic (MDT) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance, growth in earnings per share, increase in net income and attractive valuation levels. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity.”

Mead Johnson Nutrition (NYSE: MJN) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Mead Johnson Nutrition Company (MJN) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its notable return on equity, expanding profit margins, good cash flow from operations, growth in earnings per share and revenue growth. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had lackluster performance in the stock itself.”

Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ: MNST) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Monster Beverage (MNST) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, notable return on equity, good cash flow from operations and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had lackluster performance in the stock itself.”

Altria Group (NYSE: MO) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Altria Group (MO) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its impressive record of earnings per share growth, notable return on equity, increase in stock price during the past year, expanding profit margins and compelling growth in net income. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had generally high debt management risk by most measures that we evaluated.”

Monsanto (NYSE: MON) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Monsanto Company (MON) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, solid stock price performance, impressive record of earnings per share growth and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Mosaic (MOS) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, solid stock price performance and increase in net income. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity.”

Merck & Co (NYSE: MRK) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Merck (MRK) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, good cash flow from operations, increase in stock price during the past year and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”

Marathon Oil (NYSE: MRO) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Marathon Oil (MRO) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance, attractive valuation levels, expanding profit margins and good cash flow from operations. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”

Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, attractive valuation levels, expanding profit margins and increase in net income. Although no company is perfect, currently we do not see any significant weaknesses which are likely to detract from the generally positive outlook.”

Micron Technology (NYSE: MU) had its hold rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Micron Technology (MU) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance and largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including disappointing return on equity and weak operating cash flow.”

Noble Energy (NYSE: NBL) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Noble Energy (NBL) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance, expanding profit margins, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”

Noble Corp (NYSE: NE) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Noble Corporation (NE) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, increase in stock price during the past year, impressive record of earnings per share growth, compelling growth in net income and expanding profit margins. Although the company may harbor some minor weaknesses, we feel they are unlikely to have a significant impact on results.”

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “NextEra Energy (NEE) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its expanding profit margins, good cash flow from operations and increase in stock price during the past year. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”

Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM) had its hold rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Newmont Mining Corporation (NEM) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its reasonable valuation levels, expanding profit margins and largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including weak operating cash flow, a generally disappointing performance in the stock itself and feeble growth in the company’s earnings per share.”

Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) had its hold rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Netflix (NFLX) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net income, revenue growth and expanding profit margins. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including disappointing return on equity, weak operating cash flow and generally higher debt management risk.”

NIKE (NYSE: NKE) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Nike (NKE) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, growth in earnings per share, increase in net income and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity.”

Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Annaly Capital Management (NLY) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its attractive valuation levels, expanding profit margins and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

Northrop Grumman Cor (NYSE: NOC) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Northrop Grumman (NOC) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, attractive valuation levels, good cash flow from operations and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”

Nokia (NYSE: NOK) had its sell rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Nokia Oyj (NOK) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a sell with a ratings score of D. Among the areas we feel are negative, one of the most important has been an overall disappointing return on equity.”

National-Oilwell Varco (NYSE: NOV) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “National Oilwell Varco (NOV) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, attractive valuation levels, good cash flow from operations and increase in stock price during the past year. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”

Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net income, attractive valuation levels, increase in stock price during the past year, growth in earnings per share and largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows low profit margins.”

NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “NetApp (NTAP) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net income, revenue growth, good cash flow from operations, expanding profit margins and growth in earnings per share. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity.”

Nuance Communications (NASDAQ: NUAN) had its hold rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Nuance Communications (NUAN) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and expanding profit margins. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including unimpressive growth in net income, weak operating cash flow and a generally disappointing performance in the stock itself.”

Nucor (NYSE: NUE) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Nucor (NUE) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows low profit margins.”

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, increase in net income, reasonable valuation levels and good cash flow from operations. Although the company may harbor some minor weaknesses, we feel they are unlikely to have a significant impact on results.”

Novartis (NYSE: NVS) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Novartis (NVS) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, growth in earnings per share, increase in net income, revenue growth and reasonable valuation levels. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity.”

News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “News Corporation (NWSA) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, notable return on equity, attractive valuation levels and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

Onyx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ONXX) had its hold rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Onyx Pharmaceuticals (ONXX) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and solid stock price performance. However, as a counter to these strengths, we find that the company’s return on equity has been disappointing.”

Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Oracle Corporation (ORCL) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, growth in earnings per share, notable return on equity, reasonable valuation levels and expanding profit margins. Although the company may harbor some minor weaknesses, we feel they are unlikely to have a significant impact on results.”

Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Toll Brothers (TOL) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, solid stock price performance, compelling growth in net income and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) had its buy rating reiterated by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “UnitedHealth Group (UNH) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, attractive valuation levels, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, increase in stock price during the past year and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

United Technologies (NYSE: UTX) had its buy rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “United Technologies (UTX) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, growth in earnings per share, compelling growth in net income, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO) had its buy rating reissued by analysts at TheStreet. The analysts wrote, “Yahoo (YHOO) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, compelling growth in net income, notable return on equity, reasonable valuation levels and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

Alaris Royalty (TSE: AD) had its target price increased by Canaccord Genuity from C$31.50 to C$32.50. Canaccord Genuity currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Arcan Resources (CVE: ARN) had its price target raised by TD Securities from C$0.75 to C$0.85. They currently have a hold rating on the stock.

Arcan Resources (CVE: ARN) had its price target lowered by Paradigm Capital from C$0.85 to C$0.70. They currently have a hold rating on the stock.

Arqule (NASDAQ: ARQL) had its target price increased by MLV Capital from $2.25 to $3.00. MLV Capital currently has a hold rating on the stock.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems (TSE: ATA) had its price target increased by Canaccord Genuity from C$10.00 to C$10.75. They currently have a hold rating on the stock.

Computer Modelling Group (TSE: CMG) had its target price raised by RBC Capital from C$24.00 to C$25.00. They currently have a sector perform rating on the stock.

Computer Modelling Group (TSE: CMG) had its price target raised by National Bank Financial from C$21.00 to C$22.00.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) had its target price boosted by Barclays Capital from $42.00 to $52.00. They currently have an equal weight rating on the stock.

Enbridge (TSE: ENB) had its price target raised by RBC Capital from C$50.00 to C$56.00. The firm currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

Genivar (TSE: GNV) had its price target increased by TD Securities from C$27.00 to C$29.00. They currently have a buy rating on the stock.

Genivar (TSE: GNV) had its target price increased by BMO Capital Markets from C$24.00 to C$25.00. The firm currently has a market perform rating on the stock.

KKR (NYSE: KKR) had its price target boosted by Citigroup to $26.00.

Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) had its target price increased by Barclays Capital from $55.00 to $60.00. They currently have an overweight rating on the stock.

Nordion (NYSE: NDZ) had its price target raised by Paradigm Capital from C$8.00 to C$9.00. The firm currently has a hold rating on the stock.

Nuvista Energy (TSE: NVA) had its price target increased by TD Securities from C$7.50 to C$8.50. TD Securities currently has a hold rating on the stock.

Nuvista Energy (TSE: NVA) had its price target raised by RBC Capital from C$8.00 to C$9.00. The firm currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

Pandora Media (NYSE: P) had its price target boosted by Piper Jaffray to $24.00. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

Signet Jewelers (NYSE: SIG) had its price target boosted by Barclays Capital from $70.00 to $75.00. They currently have an equal weight rating on the stock.

Spartan Stores (NASDAQ: SPTN) had its price target raised by Cantor Fitzgerald from $16.00 to $18.00. Cantor Fitzgerald currently has a hold rating on the stock.

Silvercorp Metals (NYSE: SVM) had its target price cut by Raymond James from C$6.60 to C$6.00. Raymond James currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

TiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO) had its target price raised by Barclays Capital from $13.00 to $16.00. Barclays Capital currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

Vanguard Natural Resources (NYSE: VNR) had its price target boosted by Barclays Capital from $32.00 to $33.00. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

The Wet Seal (NASDAQ: WTSL) had its price target raised by Ascendiant Capital Markets from $4.00 to $6.50. Ascendiant Capital Markets currently has a strong-buy rating on the stock.

Westernzagros Resources (CVE: WZR) had its target price increased by TD Securities from C$2.20 to C$2.25. TD Securities currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Zumiez (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) had its target price increased by Ascendiant Capital Markets from $30.00 to $37.00. Ascendiant Capital Markets currently has a buy rating on the stock.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems (TSE: ATA) was downgraded by analysts at Paradigm Capital from a hold rating to a sell rating.

Aware (NASDAQ: AWRE) was downgraded by analysts at TheStreet to a hold rating.

Buckle (NYSE: BKE) was downgraded by analysts at Ascendiant Capital Markets from a neutral rating to a sell rating.

BT Group (LON: BT.A) was downgraded by analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove to a neutral rating.

C&C Group Plc (LON: CCR) was downgraded by analysts at EVA Dimensions to an underweight rating.

GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) was downgraded by analysts at National Alliance Securities from a market perform rating to a sell rating. They currently have $25.33 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of $23.68. They noted that the move was a valuation call. The analysts noted that the move was a valuation call.

Gsi Technology (NASDAQ: GSIT) was downgraded by analysts at TheStreet from a buy rating to a hold rating. The analysts wrote, “GSI Technology (GSIT) has been downgraded by TheStreet Ratings from buy to hold. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its increase in net income, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and expanding profit margins. However, as a counter to these strengths, we find that the company’s return on equity has been disappointing.”

Hibbett Sports (NASDAQ: HIBB) was downgraded by analysts at Feltl & Co. from a buy rating to a hold rating. The firm currently has $60.00 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $63.00. They noted that the move was a valuation call. The analysts noted that the move was a valuation call.

Harvest Natural Resources (NYSE: HNR) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks from an outperform rating to an underperform rating. They currently have $2.90 target price on the stock.

Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks from an outperform rating to a neutral rating. They currently have $48.60 target price on the stock.

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) was downgraded by analysts at TheStreet from a buy rating to a hold rating. The analysts wrote, “PennyMac Mortgage Investment (PMT) has been downgraded by TheStreet Ratings from buy to hold. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, notable return on equity and attractive valuation levels. However, as a counter to these strengths, we find that we feel that the company’s cash flow from its operations has been weak overall.”

Revett Minerals (TSE: RVM) was downgraded by analysts at Stonecap Securities from a sector perform rating to an underperform rating. Stonecap Securities currently has C$1.30 target price on the stock, down from their previous target price of C$2.10.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks from an outperform rating to a neutral rating. The firm currently has $11.50 price target on the stock.

Alco Stores (NASDAQ: ALCS) was upgraded by analysts at TheStreet from a sell rating to a hold rating. The analysts wrote, “ALCO Stores (ALCS) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from sell to hold. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, growth in earnings per share and increase in net income. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including disappointing return on equity, poor profit margins and weak operating cash flow.”

Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ: CMCO) was upgraded by analysts at CL King from a neutral rating to a buy rating.

Computer Modelling Group (TSE: CMG) was upgraded by analysts at TD Securities from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has C$27.00 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of C$22.00.

Cree (NASDAQ: CREE) was upgraded by analysts at TheStreet from a hold rating to a buy rating. The analysts wrote, “Cree (CREE) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from hold to buy. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, compelling growth in net income, expanding profit margins and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

China Lodging Group (NASDAQ: HTHT) was upgraded by analysts at ING Group from a hold rating to a buy rating. The analysts wrote, “China Lodging Group (HTHT) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from hold to buy. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, compelling growth in net income, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, solid stock price performance and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

II-VI (NASDAQ: IIVI) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks from an underperform rating to a neutral rating. The firm currently has $16.90 target price on the stock.

Linde AG (ETR: LIN) was upgraded by analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein to an outperform rating. Sanford C. Bernstein currently has €178.00 ($231.17) price target on the stock.

Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) was upgraded by analysts at TheStreet from a hold rating to a buy rating. The analysts wrote, “Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from hold to buy. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, expanding profit margins and increase in stock price during the past year. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had sub par growth in net income.”

Mentor Graphics Corp (NASDAQ: MENT) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks from a neutral rating to an outperform rating. Zacks currently has $19.60 price target on the stock.

PC-Tel (NASDAQ: PCTI) was upgraded by analysts at TheStreet from a hold rating to a buy rating. The analysts wrote, “PCTEL (PCTI) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from hold to buy. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, increase in net income, increase in stock price during the past year, growth in earnings per share and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity.”

Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) was upgraded by analysts at Oracle Investment Research to a hold rating.

The Spectranetics (NASDAQ: SPNC) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks from an underperform rating to a neutral rating. The firm currently has $19.80 price target on the stock.

Virginia Commerce Bancorp (NASDAQ: VCBI) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks from an underperform rating to a neutral rating. They currently have $13.90 target price on the stock.

Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ: VECO) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks from an underperform rating to a neutral rating. They currently have $40.60 price target on the stock.

The analysts wrote, “Annaly Capital Management (NLY) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its attractive valuation levels, expanding profit margins and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

A number of other firms have also recently commented on NLY. Analysts at Zacks downgraded shares of Annaly Capital Management from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a $17.50 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Evercore Partners downgraded shares of Annaly Capital Management from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating in a research note to investors on Friday, May 3rd. Finally, analysts at Deutsche Bank cut their price target on shares of Annaly Capital Management from $15.00 to $14.50 in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 2nd. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.

Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have issued a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the stock. The company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $15.58.

Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) traded down 0.21% on Friday, hitting $14.389. Annaly Capital Management has a 1-year low of $13.72 and a 1-year high of $17.75. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $15.40. The company has a market cap of $13.632 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.52.

Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 1st. The company reported $0.47 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.36 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $559.63 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $375.82 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.54 earnings per share. On average, analysts predict that Annaly Capital Management will post $1.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. owns, manages and finances a portfolio of real estate related investments, including mortgage pass-through certificates, collateralized mortgage obligations (NYSE: NLY), Agency callable debentures, and other securities representing interests in the obligations backed by pools of mortgage loans.

The analysts wrote, “PCTEL (PCTI) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from hold to buy. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, increase in net income, increase in stock price during the past year, growth in earnings per share and expanding profit margins. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had somewhat disappointing return on equity.”

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Zacks upgraded shares of PC-Tel from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 9th. They now have a $6.70 price target on the stock.

PC-Tel (NASDAQ: PCTI) traded down 0.27% on Friday, hitting $7.32. PC-Tel has a 52-week low of $5.65 and a 52-week high of $7.79. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $6.9. The company’s market cap is $129.4 million.

PC-Tel (NASDAQ: PCTI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 8th. The company reported $0.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $25.07 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $24.50 million. On average, analysts predict that PC-Tel will post $0.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

PCTEL, Inc.is a provider of propagation and optimization solutions for the wireless industry. The Company designs and develops software-based radios for wireless network optimization and develops and distributes antenna solutions.

The analysts wrote, “Onyx Pharmaceuticals (ONXX) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and solid stock price performance. However, as a counter to these strengths, we find that the company’s return on equity has been disappointing.”

Onyx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ONXX) traded down 1.08% on Friday, hitting $95.16. Onyx Pharmaceuticals has a 1-year low of $41.26 and a 1-year high of $101.57. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $89.26. The company’s market cap is $6.922 billion.

Onyx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ONXX) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May 7th. The company reported ($0.19) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of ($0.47) by $0.28. The company had revenue of $145.50 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $134.36 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted ($0.68) earnings per share. Onyx Pharmaceuticals’s revenue was up 102.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts predict that Onyx Pharmaceuticals will post $-1.72 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on ONXX. Analysts at Brean Murray raised their price target on shares of Onyx Pharmaceuticals from $105.00 to $115.00 in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at UBS AG raised their price target on shares of Onyx Pharmaceuticals from $102.00 to $110.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 8th. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Leerink Swann raised their price target on shares of Onyx Pharmaceuticals from $95.00 to $112.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 8th.

Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and sixteen have issued a buy rating to the company. Onyx Pharmaceuticals presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $102.33.

Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONXX) is a biopharmaceutical company.

The analysts wrote, “United Technologies (UTX) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, growth in earnings per share, compelling growth in net income, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and solid stock price performance. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

United Technologies (NYSE: UTX) traded down 0.28% on Friday, hitting $95.22. United Technologies has a 1-year low of $70.71 and a 1-year high of $98.18. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $94.01. The company has a market cap of $87.536 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.30.

United Technologies (NYSE: UTX) last released its earnings data on Tuesday, April 23rd. The company reported $1.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.30 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $14.40 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.94 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.31 earnings per share. United Technologies’s revenue was up 16.0% compared to the same quarter last year. United Technologies has set its FY13 guidance at $5.85-6.15 EPS. Analysts expect that United Technologies will post $6.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on UTX. Analysts at Jefferies Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of United Technologies in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 8th. They now have a $105.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Atlantic Securities reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of United Technologies in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 2nd. They now have a $108.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at FBR Capital Markets reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of United Technologies in a research note to investors on Tuesday, April 30th. They now have a $95.00 price target on the stock.

Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have issued a buy rating to the stock. United Technologies presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $101.18.

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Monday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 17th will be given a dividend of $0.54 per share. This represents a $2.14 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.24%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 15th.

United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX) provides high technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide.

The analysts wrote, “US Airways Group (LCC) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of B-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, revenue growth, attractive valuation levels and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had generally high debt management risk by most measures that we evaluated.”

LCC has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove raised their price target on shares of US Airways Group from $19.50 to $20.50 in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 1st. Separately, analysts at Zacks upgraded shares of US Airways Group from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note to investors on Tuesday, April 30th. They now have a $17.20 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Sterne Agee raised their price target on shares of US Airways Group from $23.00 to $26.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday, April 24th. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the company. US Airways Group currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $20.02.

Shares of US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC) traded up 1.10% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $18.3901. US Airways Group has a one year low of $9.74 and a one year high of $19.70. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $16.91. The company has a market cap of $3.012 billion and a P/E ratio of 5.61.

US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 23rd. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $3.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.37 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted ($0.13) earnings per share. US Airways Group’s revenue was up 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that US Airways Group will post $2.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) is a holding company whose primary business activity is the operation of a network air carrier through its wholly owned subsidiaries, US Airways, Piedmont Airlines, Inc.

The analysts wrote, “Monsanto Company (MON) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A+. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, solid stock price performance, impressive record of earnings per share growth and notable return on equity. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows weak operating cash flow.”

Monsanto (NYSE: MON) traded down 0.07% on Friday, hitting $104.915. Monsanto has a 1-year low of $73.17 and a 1-year high of $109.33. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $105.9. The company has a market cap of $56.008 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.39.

Monsanto (NYSE: MON) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 3rd. The company reported $2.73 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $2.58 by $0.15. The company had revenue of $5.47 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.29 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.28 earnings per share. Monsanto’s revenue was up 15.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Monsanto has set its FY13 guidance at $4.40-4.50 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Monsanto will post $4.63 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on MON. Analysts at Jefferies Group reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Monsanto in a research note to investors on Thursday. They now have a $110.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Piper Jaffray reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Monsanto in a research note to investors on Monday, May 13th. They now have a $133.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Piper Jaffray reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Monsanto in a research note to investors on Thursday, April 25th. They now have a $133.00 price target on the stock.

Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and thirteen have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $114.64.

Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON), along with its subsidiaries, is a provider of agricultural products for farmers.

Shire (LON: SHP) traded up 1.59% on Wednesday, hitting GBX 2168.00. Shire has a 1-year low of GBX 1682.00 and a 1-year high of GBX 2173.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 1877.. The company’s market cap is £11.957 billion.

SHP has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Goldman Sachs reiterated a conviction-buy rating on shares of Shire in a research note to investors on Tuesday, May 14th. They now have a GBX 2,675 ($41.12) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Deutsche Bank reiterated a buy rating on shares of Shire in a research note to investors on Monday, May 13th. Finally, analysts at Credit Suisse reiterated an outperform rating on shares of Shire in a research note to investors on Monday, May 13th.

Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fifteen have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Shire has an average rating of Buy and a consensus price target of GBX 2,329.51 ($35.81).

Shire plc (LON: SHP) is a specialty biopharmaceutical company that focuses on meeting the needs of the specialist physician.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at CL King downgraded shares of DSW from a buy rating to a neutral rating in a research note to investors on Tuesday. Separately, analysts at Canaccord Genuity cut their price target on shares of DSW to $65.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 1st. Finally, analysts at Citigroup upgraded shares of DSW from a neutral rating to a buy rating in a research note to investors on Wednesday, March 27th. They now have a $74.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $72.00.

Six analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock has a consensus rating of Buy and an average price target of $70.39.

DSW (NYSE: DSW) traded down 1.57% on Wednesday, hitting $68.83. DSW has a 52-week low of $51.16 and a 52-week high of $72.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $66.40. The company has a market cap of $3.098 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.66.

DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW) is a branded footwear specialty retailer.

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Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Mizuho raised their price target on shares of Plantronics from $38.00 to $43.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 8th. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Sidoti downgraded shares of Plantronics from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note to investors on Friday, March 22nd. Finally, analysts at JPMorgan Chase raised their price target on shares of Plantronics from $44.00 to $48.50 in a research note to investors on Thursday, March 21st. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.

Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. Plantronics currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $47.78.

Shares of Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) traded up 0.22% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $45.49. Plantronics has a one year low of $28.76 and a one year high of $47.48. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $44.36. The company has a market cap of $1.915 billion and a P/E ratio of 18.23.

Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May 7th. The company reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $204.18 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $192.07 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.62 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 15.0% on a year-over-year basis. Plantronics has set its Q1 guidance at $0.68-0.74 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Plantronics will post $3.03 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Monday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 20th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.88%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 16th.

Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) is a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of lightweight communications headsets, telephone headset systems, and accessories for the business and consumer markets under the Plantronics brand.

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The Spectranetics (NASDAQ: SPNC) traded down 1.66% on Friday, hitting $18.99. The Spectranetics has a 52-week low of $9.25 and a 52-week high of $19.73. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $18.67. The company has a market cap of $665.7 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 643.67.

The Spectranetics (NASDAQ: SPNC) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 23rd. The company reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the analysts’ consensus estimate of ($0.03). The company had revenue of $37.67 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $36.59 million. The Spectranetics’s revenue was up 13.3% compared to the same quarter last year. The Spectranetics has set its FY13 guidance at $0.00-0.01 EPS. On average, analysts predict that The Spectranetics will post $0.02 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

A number of other firms have also recently commented on SPNC. Analysts at Northland Securities downgraded shares of The Spectranetics from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a $20.00 price target on the stock. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Separately, analysts at Northland Capital Partners downgraded shares of The Spectranetics from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note to investors on Monday. Finally, analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their price target on shares of The Spectranetics from $22.00 to $25.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 9th.

Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $21.45.

The Spectranetics Corporation develops, manufactures, markets and distributes single-use medical devices used in minimally invasive procedures within the cardiovascular system.

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II-VI (NASDAQ: IIVI) traded up 0.48% on Friday, hitting $16.58. II-VI has a 52-week low of $14.38 and a 52-week high of $21.92. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $17.09. The company has a market cap of $1.031 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.97.

II-VI (NASDAQ: IIVI) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 23rd. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.26 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $145.17 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $146.76 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.22 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. II-VI has set its Q4 guidance at $0.20-0.25 EPS and its FY13 guidance at $0.84-0.89 EPS. On average, analysts predict that II-VI will post $0.87 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at TheStreet downgraded shares of II-VI from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note to investors on Friday, April 26th. Analysts at Needham & Company cut their price target on shares of II-VI from $19.00 to $17.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, April 25th. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has assigned a buy rating to the stock. II-VI currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $16.95.

II-VI Incorporated (NASDAQ: IIVI) develops, refines, manufactures and markets high-technology materials and derivative precision components and products for precision use in industrial, military, telecommunications, photovoltaic, medical and aerospace applications.

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“Following the termination of Phaneesh Murthy, CEO of IGTE, we are downgrading IGTE from Outperform to Perform and removing our $22 price target. Mr. Murthy was instrumental in IGTE’s growth strategy, the Patni integration, and we suspect key customer relationships. He will not easily be replaced, and accordingly we anticipate uncertainty will cloud the shares over the intermediate term until a new CEO is hired and his strategic vision is communicated. Also, management indicated that a large $200M+ deal, which previously was delayed, has now been “shelved.” IGTE’s other large deal remains on track, and management suggests its pipeline remains strong. Valuation appears attractive at <6x FY14E EBITDA, although business risk is now substantially increased, in our view.,” Oppenheimer’s analyst wrote.

Separately, analysts at Sidoti downgraded shares of iGATE from a buy rating to a neutral rating in a research note to investors on Tuesday.

Shares of iGATE (NASDAQ: IGTE) traded up 0.07% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $14.20. iGATE has a 52 week low of $14.67 and a 52 week high of $19.97. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $18.45. The company has a market cap of $821.7 million and a P/E ratio of 14.95.

iGATE Corporation (NASDAQ: IGTE), through its operating subsidiaries, provides information technology (IT) and IT- enabled operations offshore outsourcing services to large and medium-sized organizations.

The analysts wrote, “Micron Technology (MU) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a hold with a ratings score of C-. The company’s strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, solid stock price performance and largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including disappointing return on equity and weak operating cash flow.”

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a $13.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Sterne Agee reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Micron Technology in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a $12.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at JMP Securities downgraded shares of Micron Technology from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note to investors on Friday, May 10th. They now have a $10.00 price target on the stock. They noted that the move was a valuation call.

Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have given a hold rating and eighteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $10.98.

Micron Technology (NYSE: MU) traded up 2.26% on Friday, hitting $11.6477. Micron Technology has a 52-week low of $5.16 and a 52-week high of $10.27. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $9.45. The company’s market cap is $11.998 billion.

Micron Technology (NYSE: MU) last released its earnings data on Thursday, March 21st. The company reported ($0.28) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.20) by $0.08. The company had revenue of $2.08 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.92 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted ($0.29) earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Micron Technology will post $-0.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Micron Technology, Inc., is a global manufacturer and marketer of semiconductor devices, principally NAND Flash, DRAM and NOR Flash memory, as well as other memory technologies, packaging solutions and semiconductor systems for use in computing, consumer, networking, automotive, industrial, embedded and mobile products.

Enbridge (TSE: ENB) traded up 0.29% on Friday, hitting $48.26. Enbridge has a 1-year low of $37.74 and a 1-year high of $48.44. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $46.46. The company has a market cap of $39.718 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.27.

ENB has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Credit Suisse raised their price target on shares of Enbridge from C$48.00 to C$52.00 in a research note to investors on Friday, May 10th. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Canaccord Genuity raised their price target on shares of Enbridge from C$48.00 to C$50.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 9th. Finally, analysts at TD Securities raised their price target on shares of Enbridge from C$52.00 to C$53.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 9th. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company. The stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of C$46.25.

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Saturday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.32 per share. This represents a $1.26 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.62%.

Enbridge Inc. (TSE: ENB) transports and distributes energy across North America.

Shares of Dana Holding (NYSE: DAN) traded up 0.77% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $18.5625. Dana Holding has a 52 week low of $11.13 and a 52 week high of $18.93. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $17.08. The company has a market cap of $2.726 billion and a P/E ratio of 14.54.

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Friday, May 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.09%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 8th.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on DAN. Analysts at Barclays Capital raised their price target on shares of Dana Holding from $18.00 to $19.00 in a research note to investors on Friday, April 26th. They now have an overweight rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Deutsche Bank raised their price target on shares of Dana Holding from $20.00 to $22.00 in a research note to investors on Friday, March 15th. They now have a buy rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Dana Holding to $20.00 in a research note to investors on Monday, February 25th.

One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the stock. The stock presently has an average rating of Hold and a consensus target price of $19.45.

Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) is a supplier of driveline products (axles, driveshafts and transmissions), power technologies (sealing and thermal-management products) and genuine service parts for vehicle manufacturers globally.

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“FQ4 results – Strong product GM, but weakness in US Public. For the FQ4/Apr. quarter, NTAP reported revenue of $1.72B (up 1% Y/Y and lower than consensus of $1.76B) and NG EPS of $.69 (higher than consensus of $.68). The revenue miss was roughly half in products and half in software and services. We are impressed by the 55.8% product GM (up 2.7pp Q/Q and higher than our 53.0% estimate), but we are disappointed with the deceleration in branded revenue growth to only 3% from 9% in FQ3 (OEM declined by 17% in FQ4, the same as in FQ3). By customer segment, we like the acceleration in US Commercial revenue (43% rev.0 to 4% Y/Y growth from 1% in FQ3, but we are disappointed by the 10% Y/Y decline in US Public (13% rev.) following the strong 14% Y/Y growth in FQ3. EMEA (30% rev.) decelerated to flat growth from 1% in FQ3 and Asia (13% rev.) decelerated to only 5% grwoth from double-digit growth the prior two quarters.,” FBN Securities’ analyst wrote.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Deutsche Bank raised their price target on shares of NetApp from $40.00 to $48.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a buy rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at UBS AG raised their price target on shares of NetApp from $37.00 to $42.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a neutral rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Piper Jaffray set a $45.00 price target on shares of NetApp in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have an overweight rating on the stock.

Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, fifteen have given a hold rating and sixteen have given a buy rating to the stock. The stock has a consensus rating of Hold and an average target price of $39.93.

Shares of NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) traded down 1.33% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $36.40. NetApp has a one year low of $26.26 and a one year high of $41.05. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $34.18. The company has a market cap of $13.119 billion and a P/E ratio of 26.62.

The company also recently announced a special dividend, which is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23rd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 9th.

NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) is a provider of storage systems and data management solutions for information technology (IT) infrastructures.

“When we upgraded LPI to Outperform last Monday (5/13) we stated that our thesis would take time to play out. It would start with the sale of the Anadarko Basin assets, leaving a stock with less of a financing overhang, a purer-play Permian Basin producer and a better-told story about returns and growth. Well, we got the asset sale and the beginnings of our thesis being fulfilled. The company announced yesterday before market open that it divested its 104k net acre position in the basin for ~$438MM in cash (or ~$7,600 per flowing Mcfe). Closing expected in 3Q13. Bring on the Permian.,” the firm’s analyst commented.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Iberia Capital upgraded shares of Laredo Petroleum Holdings from a sector perform rating to an outperform rating in a research note to investors on Tuesday. Separately, analysts at Topeka Capital Markets initiated coverage on shares of Laredo Petroleum Holdings in a research note to investors on Friday, May 17th. They set a buy rating and a $23.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at SunTrust reiterated a hold rating on shares of Laredo Petroleum Holdings in a research note to investors on Thursday, April 18th. They now have a $20.00 price target on the stock.

Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock currently has an average rating of Buy and a consensus price target of $23.83.

Laredo Petroleum Holdings (NYSE: LPI) traded down 0.05% on Wednesday, hitting $19.94. Laredo Petroleum Holdings has a 52-week low of $15.78 and a 52-week high of $24.10. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $17.50. The company has a market cap of $2.537 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 68.79.

Laredo Petroleum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LPI) is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, development and acquisition of oil and natural gas in the Permian and Mid-Continent regions of the United States.

Harvest Natural Resources (NYSE: HNR) traded up 2.32% on Friday, hitting $3.09. Harvest Natural Resources has a 52-week low of $2.45 and a 52-week high of $10.83. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $3.20. The company’s market cap is $121.9 million.

Harvest Natural Resources (NYSE: HNR) last released its earnings data on Friday, May 3rd. The company reported ($0.12) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.24 by $0.36. The company had revenue of $195.40 million for the quarter. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.33 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Harvest Natural Resources will post $-0.09 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Separately, analysts at Wunderlich cut their price target on shares of Harvest Natural Resources from $11.00 to $3.00 in a research note to investors on Monday, April 1st. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.

Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: HNR) is an international petroleum exploration and production company.

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Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Paradigm Capital cut their price target on shares of Arcan Resources from C$0.85 to C$0.70 in a research note to investors on Friday. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at RBC Capital initiated coverage on shares of Arcan Resources in a research note to investors on Monday, May 6th. They set a “sector perform” rating and a C$1.00 price target on the stock.

One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating and one has assigned a buy rating to the company. Arcan Resources presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of C$1.13.

Arcan Resources Ltd. (CVE: ARN) is engaged in the exploration for, and the development and production of petroleum and natural gas in Western Canada.

Zacks’ analyst wrote, “Navigant reported strong first quarter 2013 results with healthy increase in revenue and earnings year over year. The company’s strategy of inorganic expansion is likely to further propel its growth momentum. Navigant is also restructuring its business in order to better align the capacity with demand and has diligently reduced its operating expenses to improve profitability. Share repurchase activity also remains to be another positive for the stock. However, increased currency fluctuations, stiff competition, and regulatory stringencies are likely to peg back its profitability to some extent. Nevertheless, we maintain our long-term Outperform recommendation for the stock as we anticipate it to perform well above the broader market. “

Shares of Navigant Consulting (NYSE: NCI) traded up 0.76% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $13.33. Navigant Consulting has a 52 week low of $9.47 and a 52 week high of $13.60. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $12.44. The company has a market cap of $672.3 million and a P/E ratio of 13.93.

Navigant Consulting, Inc. is a specialty consulting firm that combines industry knowledge with technical expertise to enable companies to create and protect value in the complex and critical business risks and opportunities.

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Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ: INSM) traded up 3.65% on Wednesday, hitting $12.894. Insmed Incorporated has a 1-year low of $2.66 and a 1-year high of $8.27. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $7.05. The company’s market cap is $407.1 million.

INSM has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Leerink Swann raised their price target on shares of Insmed Incorporated from $13.00 to $22.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. Separately, analysts at Lazard Capital Markets initiated coverage on shares of Insmed Incorporated in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 15th. They set a buy rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage on shares of Insmed Incorporated in a research note to investors on Friday, March 22nd. They set a buy rating on the stock.

Four research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, The stock presently has an average rating of Buy and a consensus price target of $14.50.

Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ: INSM) is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in recombinant protein drug development.

Shares of Britvic (LON: BVIC) traded up 2.06% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting GBX 519.00. Britvic has a one year low of GBX 250.00 and a one year high of GBX 472.70. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 364.3. The company’s market cap is £1.257 billion.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on BVIC. Analysts at UBS AG reiterated a neutral rating on shares of Britvic in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a GBX 390 ($5.99) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Societe Generale reiterated a hold rating on shares of Britvic in a research note to investors on Friday, May 17th. They now have a GBX 440 ($6.76) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Panmure Gordon raised their price target on shares of Britvic from GBX 380 ($5.84) to GBX 460 ($7.07) in a research note to investors on Monday, May 13th. They now have a hold rating on the stock.

Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the stock. The company currently has an average rating of Hold and a consensus target price of GBX 443.67 ($6.82).

Britvic plc is a United Kingdom-based company. The Company and its subsidiaries operate in the soft drinks manufacturing and distribution industry, principally in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and France.

Shares of GKN (LON: GKN) traded down 0.94% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting GBX 296.40. GKN has a 52 week low of GBX 167.786 and a 52 week high of GBX 314.70. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 221.7. The company’s market cap is £4.829 billion.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at RBC Capital reiterated a sector perform rating on shares of GKN in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a GBX 290 ($4.46) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Citigroup reiterated a buy rating on shares of GKN in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a GBX 320 ($4.92) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Arden Partners Ltd upgraded shares of GKN to a neutral rating in a research note to investors on Tuesday, April 30th. They now have a GBX 250 ($3.84) price target on the stock.

Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have issued a buy rating to the stock. GKN presently has an average rating of Buy and a consensus target price of GBX 282.35 ($4.34).

GKN plc is a holding company. The Company is a global engineering group. The Company operates in four divisions: GKN Driveline, GKN Powder Metallurgy, GKN Aerospace and GKN Land Systems.

Shares of Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) traded down 1.78% during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $50.28. Limited Brands has a one year low of $40.32 and a one year high of $53.33. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $49.90. The company has a market cap of $14.490 billion and a P/E ratio of 20.15.

Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) last released its earnings data on Wednesday, May 22nd. The company reported $0.48 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $2.27 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.26 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.41 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.3% on a year-over-year basis. Limited Brands has set its Q2 guidance at $0.50-0.55 EPS and its FY14 guidance at $2.95-3.15 EPS. Analysts expect that Limited Brands will post $3.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on LTD. Analysts at RBC Capital reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Limited Brands in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a $55.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at TheStreet reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Limited Brands in a research note to investors on Monday. Finally, analysts at Credit Agricole reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Limited Brands in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a $52.00 price target on the stock.

One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have issued a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the stock. The stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $50.88.

Limited Brands, Inc. operates in a specialty retail business. The Company is a specialty retailer of women’s intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products and accessories.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) traded down 0.08% on Friday, hitting $50.15. Dollar Tree has a 52-week low of $37.12 and a 52-week high of $56.815. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $46.54. The company has a market cap of $11.263 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.73.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 23rd. The company reported $0.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $1.87 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.87 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.00 earnings per share. Dollar Tree’s revenue was up 8.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Dollar Tree has set its Q2 guidance at $0.52-0.57 EPS and its FY14 guidance at $2.61-2.77 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Dollar Tree will post $2.79 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Analysts at Goldman Sachs reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Dollar Tree in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a $55.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $54.00. Separately, analysts at MKM Partners raised their price target on shares of Dollar Tree from $50.00 to $57.00 in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Wedbush raised their price target on shares of Dollar Tree from $54.00 to $56.00 in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.

Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have given a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $50.89.

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) is an operator of discount variety stores offering merchandise at the fixed price.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on BBRY. Analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein downgraded shares of BlackBerry from an outperform rating to a market perform rating in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 15th. They now have a $15.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $22.00. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Separately, analysts at Jefferies Group reiterated a buy rating on shares of BlackBerry in a research note to investors on Friday, May 3rd. They now have a $22.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Jefferies Group reiterated a buy rating on shares of BlackBerry in a research note to investors on Tuesday, April 16th. They now have a $22.00 price target on the stock.

Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twenty-one have given a hold rating, seven have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. BlackBerry currently has an average rating of Hold and a consensus price target of $12.67.

Shares of BlackBerry (NASDAQ: BBRY) traded down 0.02% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $14.427. BlackBerry has a 52 week low of $6.22 and a 52 week high of $18.32. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $14.44. The company’s market cap is $7.432 billion.

Research In Motion Limited is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on AZO. Analysts at UBS AG raised their price target on shares of AutoZone from $415.00 to $430.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a neutral rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at RBC Capital raised their price target on shares of AutoZone from $397.00 to $441.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a sector perform rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on shares of AutoZone from $410.00 to $470.00 in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a buy rating on the stock.

One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating and twelve have issued a buy rating to the stock. The stock presently has an average rating of Buy and an average price target of $435.56.

AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) traded down 0.56% on Wednesday, hitting $416.57. AutoZone has a 1-year low of $341.98 and a 1-year high of $435.36. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $402.6. The company has a market cap of $15.030 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.71.

AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) is a retailer and a distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States.

Shares of ASOS Plc (LON: ASC) traded down 2.45% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting GBX 3794.5015. ASOS Plc has a one year low of GBX 1496.00 and a one year high of GBX 3847.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 2167.17.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Barclays Capital reiterated an overweight rating on shares of ASOS Plc in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a GBX 4,100 ($63.02) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Numis Securities Ltd reiterated a buy rating on shares of ASOS Plc in a research note to investors on Wednesday, May 8th. They now have a GBX 3,750 ($57.64) price target on the stock.

Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating, eleven have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The company presently has an average rating of Hold and a consensus price target of GBX 3,007.90 ($46.23).

Asos Plc is that of a holding company. The principal activity of its subsidiary undertakings is that of Internet retailing.

Shares of HSBC Holdings (LON: HSBA) traded down 2.13% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting GBX 726.00. HSBC Holdings has a 52 week low of GBX 501.20 and a 52 week high of GBX 770.67. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently GBX 582.7. The company’s market cap is £135.7 billion.

Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Numis Securities Ltd reiterated a hold rating on shares of HSBC Holdings in a research note to investors on Monday. They now have a GBX 750 ($11.53) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Societe Generale raised their price target on shares of HSBC Holdings from GBX 815 ($12.53) to GBX 840 ($12.91) in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a buy rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at Nomura reiterated a buy rating on shares of HSBC Holdings in a research note to investors on Thursday, May 16th. They now have a GBX 900 ($13.83) price target on the stock.

Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have given a hold rating, eighteen have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. The company has an average rating of Buy and a consensus price target of GBX 741.66 ($11.40).

HSBC Holdings plc is a banking and financial services organization. It serves around 89 million customers through four global businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking.

Shares of TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) traded up 1.03% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $50.82. TJX Companies has a 52 week low of $40.08 and a 52 week high of $51.84. The stock’s 50-day moving average is currently $49.00. The company has a market cap of $36.789 billion and a P/E ratio of 19.73.

TJX has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at RBC Capital reiterated an outperform rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note to investors on Wednesday. They now have a $55.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Sterne Agee reiterated a buy rating on shares of TJX Companies in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a $57.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $50.00.

Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have assigned a buy rating to the stock. TJX Companies currently has an average rating of Buy and a consensus price target of $52.38.

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) is the off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the United States and worldwide.