CHANGE IN RATINGS
Apria Healthcare (AHG Quote - Cramer on AHG - Stock Picks) downgraded at UBS to Reduce rating from Neutral. Price target and 2007 EPS estimates hold at $29 and $1.80, respectively.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD Quote - Cramer on AMD - Stock Picks) upgraded at JMP Securities to Market Outperform from Market Perform based on several long-term catalysts including strong sales for new products and potential spin-off of units. Maintained $17 target price.
Anheuser Busch (BUD Quote - Cramer on BUD - Stock Picks) upgraded at AG Edwards to Buy from Hold based on valuation. Expects accelerated growth in volume and pricing terms. Establishes $55 price objective.
eSpeed (ESPD Quote - Cramer on ESPD - Stock Picks) downgraded at Goldman Sachs to Sell from Neutral based on lack of catalysts and continuing challenges, which include margin pressure as Wagner patent revenues roll off, limits to revenue upside due to fixed pricing models, and competition in new product areas like cash equities and FX. Price target at $7.
International Gaming Technology (IGT Quote - Cramer on IGT - Stock Picks) upgraded at Goldman Sachs to Buy from Neutral based on valuation. Shares have pulled back 20% from January highs. Goldman believes concerns over competition and the timing of downloadable gaming are overblown. Target price at $46.
Meridian Gold (MDG Quote - Cramer on MDG - Stock Picks) upgraded at UBS to Buy rating from Neutral. Price target and 2007 EPS estimates hold at $34 and $1.01, respectively.
Spirit AeroSystems (SPR Quote - Cramer on SPR - Stock Picks) upgraded at Credit Suisse to Outperform from Neutral based on valuation. Raised target price to $36 from $35.
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