Wednesday's Analysts' Upgrades and Downgrades

CHANGE IN RATINGS

Ford Motor (F Quote) upgraded at KeyBanc: Rating on F was boosted from Sell to Hold at KeyBanc. Earnings deterioration should taper in 2007, limiting downside from current levels.

Gilead (GILD Quote) coverage reinstated at Goldman Sachs: Goldman is reinstating coverage on GILD with a Buy rating following the company's Myogen acquisition. Believe progress in HIV franchise pipeline will drive shares in 2007. Price target at $78.

Hydril Company (HYDL Quote) downgraded at Credit Suisse: Credit Suisse is lowering its rating on HYDL to Underperform from Neutral based on valuation. Raised target price to $82 from $80.

Juniper (JNPR Quote) downgraded at CIBC: JNPR was downgraded from Outperform to Sector Perform at CIBC. Upside in the stock is limited, because of the new competition from the ERIC/RBAK combination. ...