Goldman: Analysts' Upgrades, Downgrades

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- CHANGE IN RATINGS

Ameriprice Financial (AMP Quote) downgraded at Credit Suisse to Neutral from Outperform on limited upside. Price target lowered to $39 from $41.

Citigroup (C Quote) initiated at Deutsche Bank with a Buy rating and $5.50 price target. Introduces 2009 EPS estimates of -$0.46.

Coach (COH Quote) initiated at UBS with a Hold rating and $37 price target. Introduces fiscal 2010 EPS estimates of $1.96. Establishes a short term Buy rating.

Cypress Semiconductor (CY Quote) upgraded at Jefferies from Underperform to Hold. $10 price target. Company is winning new touch-screen contracts, but upside still remains limited from current levels.

F5 Networks(FFIV Quote) upgraded at Jefferies from Hold to Buy. IT spending should pick up in 2010. $50 price target.

Genzyme (GENZ Quote) initiated at Credit Suisse with a Neutral rating and $58 price target. 2009 and 2010 EPS estimates set at $1.99 and $3.43, respectively.

Goldman Sachs(GS Quote) buy rating dropped to neutral by Meredith Whitney, founder of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group. She is well-known for predicting the banking downturn. Goldman Sachs was her only buy recommendation.

Juniper Networks (JNPR Quote) upgraded at Jefferies from Hold to Buy. $34 price target. Industry checks suggest better deal rates.

Lam Research (LRCX Quote) upgraded at Barclays to Overweight from Equal Weight on expected strong earnings. Price target lifted to $50 from $32. 2010 EPS estimate raised to $0.66 from $0.14 and 2011 introduced at $2.29.

Metlife (MET Quote) downgraded at Credit Suisse to Neutral from Outperform. Variable annuities earnings no longer deserve a premium multiple as a growth engine.