Rackspace is downgraded at 2 firms and upgraded at 1, and Ctrip.com is upgraded to 'buy.'
Research in Motion is upgraded to 'hold,' and Intel is downgraded to 'neutral.'
The industry looks set to remain stuck in its first inning for some time to come.
Westport is a terrific spec trade, but it's a bit fanciful to think the natural gas shift will happen on its own.
Halliburton is upgraded to 'outperform,' while Seagate is downgraded to 'hold.'
Dell is upgraded to 'equal weight,' and TiVo is initiated with a 'neutral.'
Despite near-term roadblocks, this play on natural gas fuel for trucks has a bright future.
The fuel is a cheaper alternative to gasoline, and there's plenty of it. Now if only there were more fill-up stations.
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