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Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: CHK, AEO, RBS, COF ...
May 12, 2009 04:30 PM UTC

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Filed under: Analyst reports, Analyst upgrades and downgrades, Cisco Systems (CSCO), BB and T (BBT), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Newell Rubbermaid (NWL), Analyst initiations, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO)

Analyst upgrades:

Morgan Stanley upgraded Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) to Overweight from Equal Weight as they expect the company to benefit from higher natural gas prices in 2010. The firm has a $34 target on shares.

Citigroup upgraded Energy Conversion (NASDAQ: ENER) to Hold from Sell on valuation is it finds the risk/reward balanced at current levels. The firm raised its target price to $16 from $13.

Jefferies upgraded Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ: LCUT) to Buy from Underperform to reflect reduced liquidity concerns and an improved outlook for Global Direct Sellers. The firm raised its target price to $4 from $2.

American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) was upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Barclays.

TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) was upgraded at Barclays to Overweight from Equal Weight and to Outperform from Netural at Credit Suisse.

STEC Inc (NASDAQ: STEC) was raised to Overweight from Market Weight at Thomas Weisel.

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