Gilead: Analysts' Upgrades, Downgrades

Brinker International (EAT) numbers reduced at Susquehanna through 2012. Company is seeing lower sales, especially at Chili's. Positive rating and new $19 price target.

ITT Educational Services (ESI) price target cut at Credit Suisse to $57 from $78. Increased concerns about potential Gainful Employment exposure. Maintain neutral rating.

Integra Lifesciences (IART) numbers cut at Citigroup. IART estimates were lowered through 2011. Company is facing higher interest expenses. Hold rating and new $41 price target.

Intel (INTC) estimates, target lowered at Sterne Agee. Shares of INTC now seen reaching $24. Estimates also cut, as lower consumer spending is hurting PC sales. Buy rating.

Intuit (INTU) estimates, target reduced at Jefferies. Shares of INTU now seen reaching $44. Estimates also cut, given lower expected small-business growth. Buy rating.

JC Penney (JCP) numbers lowered at Citigroup. JCP estimates were cut through 2012. Company reduced its forward guidance. Buy rating and new $30 price target.

Liberty Global (LBTYA) estimates boosted at Barclays. LBTYA 2010 and 2011 EPS estimates raised to -$5.05 and -$0.41, respectively. EBITDA growth and stable capex fund aggressive returns. Maintain Overweight rating.

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) price target higher at BofA/Merrill. LVS price target raised to $34 from $31 on robust 2Q results. Reiterate Buy rating.

Monsanto (MON) target boosted at Deutsche. Shares of MON now seen reaching $70. Company is receiving positive feedback on its revamped pricing strategies. Buy rating.

Nvidia (NVDA) estimates, target reduced at Citigroup. Shares of NVDA now seen reaching $12.50. Estimates also lowered, Macro environment is slowing and the company will soon face more graphics chip competition. Buy rating.

Opentext (OTEX) target lowered at Canaccord. OTEX target was reduced to $48. Becoming more cautious on potential growth, heading into the second half of the year. Hold rating.

Research in Motion (RIMM) estimates increased at Citigroup through 2012. Buyback program should add to earnings. Sell rating and $50 price target.

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