Analysts' Actions: GOOG FB VZ AMD FITB

Verizon (VZ) upgraded at Pacific Crest to Outperform, Pacific Crest said. $53 price target. Company has balance margins and its growth is being underappreciated.

Workday (WDAY) rated new Neutral at UBS. $57 price target. High valuation and expectations, very large competitors.

STOCK COMMENTS / EPS CHANGES

Barrick Gold (ABX) numbers raised at Jefferies. Shares of ABX now seen reaching $50, Jefferies said. Estimates also raised on raised gold forecasts. Buy rating.

BB&T (BBT) estimates, target reduced at Bernstein. BBT estimates were cut through 2013, Bernstein said. Company lowered its guidance. Market Perform rating and new $34 price target.

Blackstone Group (BX) added to Top Picks Live! at Citigroup. Superior asset gathering. $20 price target and Buy rating.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) numbers lowered at Jefferies. Shares of CMG now seen reaching $215, Jefferies said. Estimates also lowered on key metrics slowing. Underperform rating.

E*Trade (ETFC) estimates, target cut at Goldman. Shares of ETFC now seen reaching $8, according to Goldman Sachs. Estimates also reduced, given lower net interest income and credit provisions. Neutral rating.

Facebook (FB) numbers cut at JMP. Shares of FB now seen reaching $30, JMP said. Estimates also lowered on new valuations for PC and mobile business. Market Outperform rating.

Fifth Third (FITB) numbers cut at Bernstein. Shares of FITB now seen reaching $15, according to Bernstein. Estimates also reduced, as the company is realizing higher costs. Market Perform rating.

Google (GOOG) numbers cut at BMO. Shares of GOOG now seen reaching $800, BMO said. Estimates also lowered as data center and MMI dragged down results. Outperform rating.

Google numbers cut at Citigroup. Shares of GOOG now seen reaching $800, Citigroup said. Estimates also lowered on modestly soft 3Q results. Buy rating.

MasterCard (MA) numbers raised at Jefferies. Shares of MA now seen reaching $552, Jefferies said. Estimates also raised on solid volume metrics. Buy rating.

Riverbed (RVBD) estimates, target boosted at Nomura. Shares of RVBD now seen reaching $24, according to Nomura. Estimates also upped, as the company continues to execute well. Neutral rating.

Sandisk (SNDK) estimates, target increased at Sterne Agee. SNDK estimates were raised through 2013, Sterne Agee said. Company is expanding its handset base and supply is flat. Buy rating and new $51 price target.

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