Analyst calls: Yahoo upgraded

Monster Beverage is downgraded to 'buy' at Goldman, and Buckingham initiates airlines.

By MSN Money Partner Oct 23, 2012 11:32AM
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Tuesday's noteworthy upgrades include:
  • Public Storage (PSA) upgraded to Hold from Sell at Cantor
  • Yahoo (YHOO) upgraded to Positive from Neutral at Susquehanna
  • Duke Energy (DUK) upgraded to Overweight from Underweight at JPMorgan
Tuesday's noteworthy downgrades include:
  • ComstockAMC Networks (AMCX) downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at JPMorgan
  • Monster Beverage (MNST) downgraded to Buy from Conviction Buy at Goldman
  • Omega Healthcare (OHI) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies
  • Peabody Energy (BTU) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman
  • SunTrust (STI) downgraded to Neutral from Positive at Susquehanna
  • Ventas (VTR) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies
  • Western Digital (WDC) downgraded to Underperform from Outperform at CLSA
  • Texas Instruments (TXN) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Gabelli
Tuesday's noteworthy initiations include:
  • Delta Air Lines (DAL) initiated with a Buy at Buckingham
  • US Airways (LCC) initiated with a Buy at Buckingham
  • United Continental (UAL) initiated with a Buy at Buckingham
  • Dunkin' Brands (DNKN) initiated with a Hold at Miller Tabak
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