Analysts' Upgrades and Downgrades

Analysts' Upgrades, Downgrades: BofA

Stock quotes in this article:BAC, BBT, CPO 

Yamana (AUY) target decreased at Credit Suisse to $9.25 from $9.50 based on a decline in production following the sale of three of assets. Maintained Neutral rating.

Brown & Brown (BRO) estimates cut at Barclays through 2010. Organic growth is slowing during the recession. Underweight rating and $16 price target.

Darden Restaurants (DRI) target boosted at Morgan Stanley to reaching $41. Stock should be bought ahead of the June 23 earnings report. Company is outperforming its peers in a difficult environment. Overweight rating.

Duke Energy (DUK) target lowered at Goldman to $14 from $15. Maintained Neutral rating.

El Paso Electric (EE) target decreased at Goldman to $18 from $19. Lower capital spending and higher than expected rates led to the decrease in numbers. Maintained Buy rating.

Home Depot (HD) estimates increased at Barclays through 2011. Company held an upbeat analyst meeting, highlighting its improved market position ahead of the home improvement turnaround. Overweight rating and $26 price target.

Skyworks (SWKS) estimates, target raised at Barclays. Shares seen reaching $12. Estimates increased, as the company is likely taking market share in handsets. Equal-weight rating.

T. Rowe Price (TROW) numbers increased at Goldman to $34. Estimates also raised, to reflect strong equity market performance. Inflows should also begin to improve soon. Neutral rating.

Vale (VALE) numbers increased at Credit Suisse to $19 from $18. Cites the changes in the price curve for iron ore. Maintained Neutral rating.

Wisconsin Energy (WED) target raised at Goldman to $43 from $42 following its earnings statement. Maintained Neutral rating.

Westar Energy (WR) target raised at Goldman to $21 from $20. Lower near term capital spending, rate based growth, and decreased equity issuance led to the decrease in ratings. Maintained Neutral rating.

XL Capital (XL) target raised at Credit Suisse to $13 from $9. Following its agreement with Berkshire Hathaway the co. is more stabilized and the risk of insolvency is less. Maintained Neutral rating.

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