The gains enjoyed by casual dining stocks could soon be erased as consumers begin pinching pennies.
Expedia is upgraded to 'buy,' while BJ's Restaurants is downgraded to 'market perform.'
Viacom is downgraded to 'equal weight,' and Cracker Barrel is downgraded to 'hold.'
For the rest of 2012, purely American companies are better positioned to deliver than multinationals.
Scripps Networks is upgraded to 'buy' at Goldman, and Panera Bread is initiated with a 'buy' at KeyBanc.
The chain doesn't have McDonald's margins, brand or global reach, but it does pay a 2.8% dividend.
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