TSC Ratings' Upgrades, Downgrades: Ventas

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The following ratings changes were generated on June 25.

TBS International(TBSI Quote - Cramer on TBSI - Stock Picks), and ocean transportation services company, was upgraded to buy. Revenue grew by 87% from the same quarter last year, far above the industry average. Behind earnings growth of 217%, the stock has surged 41% over the past year. Earnings per share were also up during the past fiscal year, at $3.50 vs. $1.39 the previous year. The market also predicts more improvement in EPS during this year. TBS International had been rated hold since Feb. 22.

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