CHANGE IN RATINGS
First Solar (FSLR Quote - Cramer on FSLR - Stock Picks) initiated at Morgan Stanley:
Morgan Stanley initiates coverage of First Solar with an equalweight rating and a $28 price target.
First Solar (FSLR Quote - Cramer on FSLR - Stock Picks) rated new Outperform at Credit Suisse:
Credit Suisse is initiating FSLR with an Outperform rating. Cites results will be driven by management's plans to add capacity, reduce costs and margin expansion. Sets $32 target price.
Hertz (HTZ Quote - Cramer on HTZ - Stock Picks) initiated at Morgan Stanley:
Morgan Stanley initiates coverage of Hertz with an equalweight rating and a $17.50 price target.
STOCK COMMENTS / EPS CHANGES
Ann Taylor (ANN Quote - Cramer on ANN - Stock Picks) estimates, target cut at Piper:
ANN estimates cut through fiscal 2009 at Piper Jaffray. Promotional activity has been up year-over-year each week during the holiday season. Loft concept remains in transition. Market Perform rating, and a new $38 price target.
Rockwell Collins (COL Quote - Cramer on COL - Stock Picks) numbers raised at UBS:
COL numbers raised at UBS. Price targets jumps to $73 from $67. Reiterates Buy rating.
Guess (GES Quote - Cramer on GES - Stock Picks) estimates, target boosted at Piper
GES estimates raised because of higher expected December sales at Piper Jaffray. Pricing has been strong, led by accessories and footwear. Outperform rating and new $72 price target.
Raytheon (RTN Quote - Cramer on RTN - Stock Picks) estimates lowered at UBS:
RTN estimates lowered at UBS. 2007 EPS estimates drop to $2.90 from $3.10. Reiterates Hold rating.