Stocks are slightly higher after both the Dow and S&P 500 cleared record round-number hurdles at the close of last week.
The group just seems right for rotation and appreciation.
With the possibility of surging prices this summer, you can't afford to ignore these names.
Northrop Grumman upgraded to 'neutral' and Juniper upgraded to 'buy.'
Despite skeptics, this high-yielding energy company keeps growing through acquisitions.
Garmin is initiated with an 'outperform,' and Transocean is downgraded to 'sell.'
Linn Energy and Hess still have room to run.
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