Monday's Analysts' Upgrades and Downgrades

03/05/07 - 09:43 AM EST

TSC Staff

CHANGE IN RATINGS

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Quote) upgraded at Credit Suisse to Outperform from Neutral based on strong earnings contribution from CBOT. Raises target price on to $650 from $580.

Cognos (COGN Quote) upgraded at Credit Suisse to Outperform from Neutral based on fundamentals and strategic value support at a higher valuation. Maintained $46 target price.

Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE Quote) upgraded at UBS to Buy rating from Neutral at UBS. Price target lifts to $20.50 from $19.50. 2007 EPS estimates bump up to $1.47 from $1.45.

Fluor (FLR Quote) upgraded at Credit Suisse to Outperform from Neutral based on reduced risk associated with embassy problem projects. Raised target price to $112 from $80.

Global Industries (GLBL Quote) numbers raised at Jefferies. Price targets bumps up to $22 from $20. 2007 EPS estimates rise to $1.75 from $1.30. Reiterates Buy rating.

Humana (HUM Quote) downgraded at Jefferies to Hold rating from Buy at Jefferies. Price target drops to $60 from $75. EPS estimates for 2007 and 2008 hold at $4.15 and $4.70, respectively.

3M (MMM Quote) initiated at Morgan Stanley with an overweight rating and $89 price target.

WellCare Health Plans (WCG Quote) downgraded at Jefferies to Hold rating from Buy. Price target drops to $80 from $90. EPS estimates for 2007 and 2008 hold at $4.20 and $5.00, respectively.

Horizon Lines (HRZ Quote) upgraded at UBS to Neutral rating from Reduce at UBS. Price target and 2007 EPS estimates hold at $30 and $1.54, respectively.

STOCK COMMENTS / EPS CHANGES

Time Warner Cable (TWC Quote) initiated at UBS with a Buy rating. Price target set at $48 and FY07 EPS estimate start at $1.04.
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