Analysts' Actions: A Daily Roundup of Street Research

Ruth's Chris estimates raised at Goldman: Goldman said it is raising its estimates on RUTH for the full year to 75-cents a share from 74-cents a share. Maintained Inline rating.

Sonic Automotive estimates raised at Goldman: Goldman said it is increasing its estimates on SAH for the full year to $2.38 a share from $2.19 a share. Maintained Underperform rating.

Sycamore estimates raised at Morgan Stanley: Morgan Stanley said it is increasing its estimates on SCMR for 2006 to 9 cents a share from 7 cents a share. Uninspiring quarter, sustainability questioned.

Stolt Offshore target raised at Jefferies: Jefferies said it was raising the target on SOSA by $2 to $17 on solid execution of the backlog and robust market conditions. Maintained Buy rating.

Target estimates raised at Morgan Stanley: Morgan Stanley said it is raising its estimates on TGT for the full year to $3.10 a share from $3.05 a share. Company's fourth quarter earnings beat expectations.

Triad Hospitals estimates raised at Jefferies: Jefferies said it was raising FY 2006 EPS estimates on TRI by 4-cents to $2.90 on Q4 results. Maintained Buy rating and $50 target.

Westlake Chemical target price raised at UBS: UBS said it is raising its target price on WLK by $2 to $40 after strong 4Q results. Maintained Buy rating.

Westlake estimates raised at Goldman: Goldman said it is increasing its estimates on WLK for the full year to $3.80 a share from $3.65 a share. Stronger than expected fourth quarter cited in the note.

Wal-Mart estimates cut at Prudential: Prudential said it is cutting its 2007 estimates on WMT by 2 cents to $2.93 a share

VCA Antech target raised at Jefferies: Jefferies said it was lowering FY 2006 EPS by 2-cents to $1.07 and raising the target by $3.50 to $27.50 on Q4 results. Maintained Hold rating.