Analyst calls: GE downgraded

Sprint upgraded to `buy', Coinstar downgraded to `sector perform'

By Jonathan Berr Jul 27, 2012 10:54AM
Information provided by Theflyonthewall.com.

Today's noteworthy upgrades include:
Raymond James (RJF) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Sander O'Neill
SunTrust (STI) upgraded to Hold from Sell at ISI Group
SBA Communications (SBA) upgraded from Buy to Hold  at Stifel Nicolaus
Entertainment Properties (EPR) upgraded from to Buy from Neutral at Janney Capital
Sprint (S) upgraded from Buy from Neutral at UBS

Today's noteworthy downgrades include:
General Electric (GE) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Bernstein
Cash America (CSH) downgraded to Buy from Strong Buy at CL King
Barrick Gold (ABX) downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Macquarie
Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) downgraded to Sell from Hold at Capstone
IMAX (IMAX) downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Wedbush
Coinstar (CSTR) downgraded to Sector Perform from Outperform at Pacific Crest

Today's noteworthy initiations include:
Apricus Biosciences (APRI) initiated with a Buy at Lazard Capital
Pan American Silver (PAAS) initiated with a Buy at RBC Capital
Liquidity Services (LQDT) initiated with a Buy at B of A/Merrill.
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