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Analysts' Upgrades and Downgrades

Monday's Analysts' Upgrades and Downgrades

TSC Staff

03/05/07 - 09:43 AM EST

CHANGE IN RATINGS

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) initiated at Morgan Stanley with an overweight rating and $89 price target.

WellCare Health Plans (WCG) 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) 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) initiated at UBS with a Buy rating. Price target set at $48 and FY07 EPS estimate start at $1.04.

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