RIM: Analysts' Upgrades, Downgrades

NEW YORK (TheStreet.com) -- CHANGE IN RATINGS

Apache (APA) upgraded at Goldman from Neutral to Buy. Company trades at an attractive valuation, and has exposure to recovering markets.

Caseys General Stores (CASY) upgraded at Barclays to Overweight from Equal Weight on solid business model and strong long-term growth prospects. Price target increased to $38 from $30. 2010 EPS estimate set at $2.45.

Caterpillar (CAT) upgraded at Credit Suisse to Outperform from Neutral on expanding emerging markets, rebound in NA machinery. Price target surged to $63 from $40. 2009 and 2010 EPS estimates set at $1.43 and $1.95, respectively.

Calamos (CLMS) upgraded at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch upgraded CLMS to Buy from Underperform on valuation.

Consol Energy (CNX) downgraded at JP Morgan to Neutral. Stock may have peaked in the near term, ahead of earnings.

Diana Shipping (DSX) downgraded at Stephens from Overweight to Equal-weight. $13 price target. Supply should continue to increase for the next couple of years, which will keep rates weak.

Edwards (EW) upgraded at UBS from Neutral to Buy. $77 price target. Risk has been reduced for the Partner trial.

Focus Media (FMCN) upgraded at Susquehanna from Neutral to Positive. $13 price target. CEO has taken a larger stake in the company, which is cutting costs to boost free cash flow.

Forest Oil (FST) upgraded at Goldman from Sell to Neutral. Valuation call, as the company has attractive holdings.

Holly (HOC) upgraded at Goldman from Neutral to Buy. Likely moving through the trough of the refining cycle right now.