Analysts’ upgrades for Wednesday, January 18th:
Auxilium Pharma (NASDAQ: AUXL) was upgraded by analysts at RBC Capital from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating. They now have a $26.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $20.00.
BELGACOM SA UNSP/ADR (NASDAQ: BGAOY) was upgraded by analysts at Credit Suisse from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
BELGACOM SA UNSP/ADR (NASDAQ: BGAOY) was upgraded by analysts at Deutsche Bank from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating.
Belo Corp. (NYSE: BLC) was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating.
Bally Technologies Inc. (NYSE: BYI) was upgraded by analysts at Macquarie from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) was upgraded by analysts at Cleveland Research from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.
Check Point Software (NASDAQ: CHKP) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CORT) was upgraded by analysts at Leerink from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CORT) was upgraded by analysts at Leerink Swann to an “outperform” rating.
Cree, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE) was upgraded by analysts at ThinkEquity from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
Mercantile Bank Corp. (NASDAQ: MBWM) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) was upgraded by analysts at Credit Suisse from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating.
Nestle (NASDAQ: NSRGY) was upgraded by analysts at HSBC from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating.
Office Depot, Inc. (NYSE: ODP) was upgraded by analysts at Barclays Capital to an “equalweight” rating.
Officemax Inc (NYSE: OMX) was upgraded by analysts at Barclays Capital from an “underweight” rating to an “equalweight” rating.
RadioShack (NYSE: RSH) was upgraded by analysts at Barclays Capital to an “equalweight” rating.
3SBio Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRX) was upgraded by analysts at Auriga from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $13.00 price target on the stock.
WPP ADR Reptg 5 Ord Shs (NASDAQ: WPPGY) was upgraded by analysts at BNP Paribas from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Williams Sonoma Inc (NYSE: WSM) was upgraded by analysts at Raymond James from a “market perform” rating to a “strong-buy” rating.