U.S. Steel: Analysts' Upgrades, Downgrades

Norfolk Southern (NSC) estimates raised at Barclays. NSC 2009 and 2010 EPS estimate up to $2.77 and $3.70, respectively. Maintain Equal Weight rating and $51 price target.

Paccar (PCAR) estimates lowered at Goldman through 2010. Company is seeing higher operating costs. Neutral rating and $38 price target.

RF Micro (RFMD) estimates boosted at Morgan Stanley through 2011. Strong relationships with NOK and Samsung are helping to drive growth. Underweight rating.

RF Micro Devices (RFMD) price target, estimates boosted at Barclays. RFMD shares now seen reaching $5.50. 2010 and 2011 EPS estimates raised to $0.40 and $0.45, respectively. Reiterate Equal Weight price target.

Schnitzer Steel (SCHN) numbers reduced at Goldman. SCHN estimates were cut through 2012. Margins are down in the metal recycling business, because of higher competition. Sell rating and new $40 price target.

Suntrust Banks (STI) added to Top Picks list at Citigroup. $28 price target. Stock appears oversold, relative to its risks to commercial real estate and construction. Buy rating.

Textron (TXT) estimates reduced at Goldman through 2010. Company facing higher restructuring costs and dilution from the recent convertible offering. Buy rating and $25 price target.

Visa (V) price target raised at Barclays to $84 from $75 on belief that comps will turn positive in 4Q. 2010 EPS estimate set at $3.50. Maintain Equal Weight rating.

Visa (V) target raised at Citigroup. Shares of V now seen reaching $80. Company is positioned well to benefit from a recovery in U.S. spending. Hold rating.

Williams (WMB) price target, estimates changed at Barclays. Price target up to $22 from $20. 2009 EPS estimate raised to $0.96, 2010 cut to $1.42. Maintain Overweight rating.

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