Electronic Arts is downgraded to 'sell,' and AOL is initiated with an 'outperform.'
US markets are set for a higher open on ECB rate cut, upbeat earnings reports.
Investors await the Federal Reserve policy decision and more key quarterly results.
With Obamacare set to take effect, lawmakers are mulling a measure that would make health insurers foot the bill.
Even as medical insurers react positively to news, other economically sensitive sectors are under attack.
Markets set to rebound at the open tracking European markets higher.
Family Dollar is both upgraded and downgraded, and LinkedIn is initiated with a 'sector perform.'
The Dow jumps 175 points and is nearing its 2007 closing high as investors ignore the budget battles and focus on better economic reports. Health care is one of the top sectors this year.
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