Best Buy (BBY) 2009 estimates increased at Keybanc because of higher expected gross margins. Company is benefiting from the departure of Circuit City from the market. Buy rating and $45 price target.
Franklin Resources (BEN) target boosted at FBR to $70 a share. Company should be able to perform better than its peers in the current market environment. Market Perform rating. Disney (DIS) estimates raised at Barclays through 2010. "Up" movie is performing above expectations at the box office. Overweight rating and $32 price target. Freeport-McMoran (FCX) numbers raised at Merrill/BofA through 2011. Company likely to realize higher metals prices, though recent copper gains may not be sustainable. Underperform rating and new $47 price target. Fiserv (FISV) target raised at Credit Suisse to $55 from $50. Management is confident with their business model forecasting long-term organic growth and strengthening margins. Maintained Outperform rating. Prudential (PRU) estimates lowered at Barclays through 2010. New equity issuance will cut into earnings. Underweight rating and $33 price target. Texas Instruments (TXN) numbers boosted at Morgan Stanley through 2010. Company is showing more leverage and should continue to grow gross margins. Overweight rating and new $24 price target. Texas Instruments (TXN) numbers raised at Barclays to $22. Estimates also increased, to reflect higher mid-quarter guidance. Wireless continues to decline however, which could offset management's cost focus. Equal-weight rating.TheStreet Premium Services
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