Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ): JMP Securities on Thursday upgraded its rating on the company to Outperform from Market Perform.
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX): ThinkEquity initiated coverage on Netflix with a Hold rating and a price target of $135.
Moody's Corp (NYSE: MCO): Keefe Bruyette & Woods on Thursday initiated coverage on the stock with a Market Perform rating and a price target of $25. In a research note to clients the firm said, "We believe that Moody's will continue to be an important player in U.S. and international capital markets. While its reputation has been tarnished by the financial crisis and regulatory agencies have focused on ways to constrain its influence, alternatives remain limited and its earnings power remains strong. We do believe that concerns regarding legal and regulatory issues will continue to pressure the stock." Shares of the company rose more than 1% in morning trading.
Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX): Stifel Nicolaus this morning initiated coverage on the company with a Hold rating. Shares of the medical device maker rallied more than 2% in early trading.
Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR): Kaufman Bros on Thursday initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $8.50.
FormFactor (NASDAQ: FORM): Goldman Sachs upgraded its rating on the company to Neutral from Sell. FormFactor shares surged more than 5% in Thursday morning trading.
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