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Top Stories
Analysts' Upgrades
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African Barrick Gold (LON:ABG) was upgraded by analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove from an "underweight" rating to a "neutral" rating. They now have a GBX 110 ($1.68) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 200 ($3.05).
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AFRICAN BARRICK GOLD (NASDAQ:ABGLY) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an "underweight" rating to a "neutral" rating.
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American Campus Communities Inc. (NYSE:ACC) was upgraded by analysts at MLV Capital from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a $50.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $48.00. 19.3% Upside.
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American Campus Communities Inc. (NYSE:ACC) was upgraded by analysts at McNicoll Lewis & Vlak from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a $50.00 price target on the stock. 19.3% Upside.
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Affymetrix Inc. (NASDAQ:AFFX) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Air Methods Corp. (NASDAQ:AIRM) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating.
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Alcatel Lucent (NYSE:ALU) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from an "outperform" rating to a "strong-buy" rating. They now have a $3.50 price target on the stock, up previously from $2.25. 65.1% Upside.
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American National Insurance Co. (NASDAQ:ANAT) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Antofagasta plc (NASDAQ:ANFGY) was upgraded by analysts at Canaccord Genuity from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Antofagasta (LON:ANTO) was upgraded by analysts at Canaccord Genuity from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a GBX 1,000 ($15.26) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 1,040 ($15.87).
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ATMI Inc. (NASDAQ:ATMI) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Babcock International Group (LON:BAB) was upgraded by analysts at Westhouse Securities from a "neutral" rating to an "add" rating. They now have a GBX 1,371 ($20.92) price target on the stock.
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Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. (NASDAQ:BAGL) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating.
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BBCN Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:BBCN) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Boston Private Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:BPFH) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CCO) was upgraded by analysts at B. Riley from a "sell" rating to a "neutral" rating. They now have a $7.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $4.50. 7.8% Downside.
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Collectors Universe Inc. (NASDAQ:CLCT) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Center Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:CNBC) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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CoBiz Financial Inc. (NASDAQ:COBZ) was upgraded by analysts at Sandler O'Neill from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:CTSH) was upgraded by analysts at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a $90.00 price target on the stock. 24.4% Upside.
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Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE:DKS) was upgraded by analysts at Morgan Stanley from an "equal weight" rating to an "overweight" rating. They now have a $59.00 price target on the stock. 16.4% Upside.
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NIC Inc. (NASDAQ:EGOV) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Essar Energy (LON:ESSR) was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a GBX 180 ($2.75) price target on the stock, up previously from GBX 155 ($2.37).
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First Bancorp (North Carolina) (NASDAQ:FBNC) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating.
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Lynas Co. Limited (ASX:LYC) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. to an "overweight" rating.
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Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ:MANH) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Middlesex Water Co. (NASDAQ:MSEX) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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NeoPhotonics Corp. (NASDAQ:NPTN) was upgraded by analysts at Needham & Company from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating.
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Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE:SLB) was upgraded by analysts at Global Hunter Securities from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a $97.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $80.00. 17.2% Upside.
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Sonoco Products Co. (NYSE:SON) was upgraded by analysts at Merrill Lynch from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Sonoco Products Co. (NYSE:SON) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America Corp. from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating. They now have a $42.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $38.00. 13.2% Upside.
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Sappi Limited (NYSE:SPP) was upgraded by analysts at Imperial Capital from an "in" rating to an "outperform" rating. They noted that the move was a valuation call.
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SANTOS LTD ORD (NASDAQ:STOSF) was upgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from an "underperform" rating to a "sector perform" rating. They now have a $15.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $13.50. 17.0% Upside.
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Trio-Tech International (NYSE:TRT) was upgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
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Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) was upgraded by analysts at Beaufort Securities from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating.
Analysts' Downgrades
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Abaxis Inc. (NASDAQ:ABAX) was downgraded by analysts at Feltl & Co. from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating. They noted that the move was a valuation call.
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Adtran Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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Astoria Financial Corp. (NYSE:AF) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating.
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AUTOLIV INC (NYSE:ALV) was downgraded by analysts at Buckingham Research from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating.
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AUTOLIV INC (NYSE:ALV) was downgraded by analysts at Danske from a "buy" rating to a "sell" rating.
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American National Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ:AMNB) was downgraded by analysts at Raymond James from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating. They now have a $23.00 price target on the stock. 3.6% Downside.
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American National Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ:AMNB) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:AMTD) was downgraded by analysts at BMO Capital Markets from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating. They noted that the move was a valuation call.
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Ark Restaurants Corp (NASDAQ:ARKR) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:BHLB) was downgraded by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating. They now have a $28.00 price target on the stock. 2.6% Downside.
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Breeze Eastern Corp (NYSE:BZC) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) was downgraded by analysts at CL King from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating.
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Crocs Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) was downgraded by analysts at Wedbush from an "outperform" rating to a "neutral" rating. They now have a $18.00 price target on the stock. They noted that the move was a valuation call. 7.5% Upside.
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Community Trust Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:CTBI) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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CVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:CVBF) was downgraded by analysts at FIG Partners from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating. They now have a $14.50 price target on the stock, up previously from $12.25. They noted that the move was a valuation call. 8.7% Upside.
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Diebold Inc. (NYSE:DBD) was downgraded by analysts at Northcoast Research from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating.
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eOn Communications Co. (NASDAQ:EONC) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) was downgraded by analysts at Stephens from an "overweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating. They now have a $12.00 price target on the stock. 0.8% Downside.
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Giga-Tronics (NASDAQ:GIGA) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating.
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GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ:GIGM) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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Hochschild Mining (LON:HOC) was downgraded by analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove from a "neutral" rating to an "underweight" rating. They now have a GBX 75 ($1.14) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 295 ($4.50).
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Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON) was downgraded by analysts at Nomura from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating. They now have a $88.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $85.00. 5.3% Upside.
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H&R Block Inc. (NYSE:HRB) was downgraded by analysts at BTIG Research from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating. They now have a $31.00 price target on the stock. 0.1% Downside.
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Juniper Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR) was downgraded by analysts at Jefferies Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating. They now have a $21.25 price target on the stock. 1.0% Upside.
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Kindred Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:KND) was downgraded by analysts at Avondale Partners from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating.
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LinnCo LLC (NASDAQ:LNCO) was downgraded by analysts at Robert W. Baird from an "outperform" rating to a "neutral" rating.
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Mercantile Bank Corp. (NASDAQ:MBWM) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "buy" rating to a "sell" rating.
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Microvision (NASDAQ:MVIS) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating.
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Nokia Co. (NYSE:NOK) was downgraded by analysts at Oppenheimer from a "market perform" rating to an "underperform" rating.
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Oclaro Inc. (NASDAQ:OCLR) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating.
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Omega Protein Corp. (NYSE:OME) was downgraded by analysts at Sidoti from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating.
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Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ONXX) was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating. They now have a $140.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $110.00. 10.8% Upside.
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Polyus Gold International (LON:PGIL) was downgraded by analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove from an "overweight" rating to a "neutral" rating. They now have a GBX 230 ($3.51) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 240 ($3.66).
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Petropavlovsk (LON:POG) was downgraded by analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove from a "neutral" rating to an "underweight" rating. They now have a GBX 70 ($1.07) price target on the stock, down previously from GBX 170 ($2.59).
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Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) was downgraded by analysts at TD Securities from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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Rudolph Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:RTEC) was downgraded by analysts at Sidoti from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating.
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Shoe Carnival Inc. (NASDAQ:SCVL) was downgraded by analysts at Standpoint Research from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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SunTrust (NYSE:STI) was downgraded by analysts at Sandler O'Neill from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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Triumph Group Inc. (NYSE:TGI) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks from an "outperform" rating to a "neutral" rating. They now have a $89.00 price target on the stock. 4.7% Upside.
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TOUCHSTONE GOLD LIMITED ORD NPV (DI) (LON:TGL) was downgraded by analysts at Northland Capital Partners from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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Towers Watson & Co. (NYSE:TW) was downgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating. They now have a $93.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $80.00. 6.1% Upside.
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VF Corp. (NYSE:VFC) was downgraded by analysts at Credit Suisse from an "outperform" rating to a "neutral" rating. They now have a $208.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $188.00. 5.6% Upside.
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Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) was downgraded by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
Analysts' New Coverage
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Bruker Corp. (NASDAQ:BRKR) is now covered by analysts at Cowen and Company. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.
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Celestica (NYSE:CLS) is now covered by analysts at BMO Capital Markets. They set a "market perform" rating on the stock.
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China Mobile Adr (NASDAQ:CMGE) is now covered by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus. They set a "hold" rating on the stock.
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Eldorado Gold Co. (NYSE:EGO) is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set an "overweight" rating on the stock.
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Eldorado Gold Co. (NYSE:EGO) is now covered by analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.
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Esperion Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ESPR) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.
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Esperion Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ESPR) is now covered by analysts at Citigroup Inc.. They set a "buy" rating on the stock.
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Esperion Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ESPR) is now covered by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus. They set a "buy" rating and a $24.00 price target on the stock. 42.0% Upside.
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Esperion Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:ESPR) is now covered by analysts at JMP Securities. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Group. They set a "hold" rating and a $7.10 price target on the stock. 0.9% Upside.
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Lightinthebox Holding Co Ltd-ADR (NASDAQ:LITB) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. They set a "neutral" rating and a $16.50 price target on the stock. 1.0% Downside.
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Luxoft Holding Inc (NASDAQ:LXFT) is now covered by analysts at Cowen and Company. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.
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Luxoft Holding Inc (NASDAQ:LXFT) is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set an "overweight" rating and a $27.50 price target on the stock. 26.9% Upside.
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Luxoft Holding Inc (NASDAQ:LXFT) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. They set a "neutral" rating on the stock.
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Luxoft Holding Inc (NASDAQ:LXFT) is now covered by analysts at UBS AG. They set a "buy" rating and a $26.00 price target on the stock. 20.0% Upside.
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Luxoft Holding Inc (NASDAQ:LXFT) is now covered by analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.
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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:MACK) is now covered by analysts at UBS AG. They set a "positive" rating on the stock.
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Mallinckrodt PLC (NYSE:MNK) is now covered by analysts at Leerink Swann. They set a "market perform" rating on the stock.
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NGL Energy Partners (NYSE:NGL) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Corp.. They set a "buy" rating and a $33.00 price target on the stock. 14.0% Upside.
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Northstar Realty Finance Corp. (NYSE:NRF) is now covered by analysts at UBS AG. They set a "buy" rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock. 32.5% Upside.
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NanoString Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:NSTG) is now covered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set an "overweight" rating and a $14.00 price target on the stock. 48.3% Upside.
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NanoString Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:NSTG) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. They set an "overweight" rating and a $11.00 price target on the stock. 16.5% Upside.
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NanoString Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:NSTG) is now covered by analysts at Leerink Swann. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.
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NanoString Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:NSTG) is now covered by analysts at Robert W. Baird. They set a "neutral" rating and a $11.00 price target on the stock. 16.5% Upside.
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Puma Biotechnology (NASDAQ:PBYI) is now covered by analysts at Thomson Reuters/Verus. They set a "hold" rating on the stock.
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Aratana Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:PETX) is now covered by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus. They set a "buy" rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock. 28.5% Upside.
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Aratana Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:PETX) is now covered by analysts at JMP Securities. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.
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Aratana Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:PETX) is now covered by analysts at Craig Hallum. They set a "buy" rating on the stock.
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PhotoMedex Inc. (NASDAQ:PHMD) is now covered by analysts at Sidoti. They set a "buy" rating on the stock.
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Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc (NASDAQ:SAMG) is now covered by analysts at Raymond James. They set a "strong-buy" rating on the stock.
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Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc (NASDAQ:SAMG) is now covered by analysts at Sandler O'Neill. They set a "buy" rating on the stock.
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Shanks Group (LON:SKS) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. They set an "outperform" rating and a GBX 105 ($1.60) price target on the stock.
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SWISS RE LTD S (NASDAQ:SSREY) is now covered by analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. They set a "market perform" rating on the stock.
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Teck Resources Limited (NYSE:TCK) is now covered by analysts at Citigroup Inc.. They set a "buy" rating on the stock.
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Teck Resources Limited (NYSE:TCK) is now covered by analysts at Brean Capital. They set a "hold" rating on the stock.
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Theravance Inc. (NASDAQ:THRX) is now covered by analysts at Morgan Stanley. They set an "underweight" rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock. 66.5% Downside.
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Trimble Navigation Ltd. (NASDAQ:TRMB) is now covered by analysts at Craig Hallum. They set a "buy" rating on the stock.
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Tremor Video Inc (NASDAQ:TRMR) is now covered by analysts at Jefferies Group. They set a "buy" rating and a $12.00 price target on the stock. 43.2% Upside.
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Tremor Video Inc (NASDAQ:TRMR) is now covered by analysts at Canaccord Genuity. They set a "buy" rating and a $12.50 price target on the stock. 49.2% Upside.
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Tremor Video Inc (NASDAQ:TRMR) is now covered by analysts at Oppenheimer. They set an "outperform" rating and a GBX 12 ($0.18) price target on the stock. 43.2% Upside.
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Tremor Video Inc (NASDAQ:TRMR) is now covered by analysts at Credit Suisse. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock.
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CVR Partners (NYSE:UAN) is now covered by analysts at Bank of America Corp.. They set a "buy" rating and a $22.67 price target on the stock.
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