Change in Ratings
Astoria Financial(AF Quote) upgraded at RBC to sector perform rating from underperform. Price target holds at $17 while FY09 eps estimates lift to $1.75 from $1.68. Reiterates Average Risk qualifier.
Best Buy(BBY Quote) rating reinstated at Goldman with a sell rating. See multiple risks for investors, including growing competition, fading tax rebate benefit, cycling of benefits from consumer credit deal, and challenges in balancing company's multiple growth platforms. Target at $42.
Comcast(CMCSA Quote) upgraded at Goldman Sachs to buy from neutral based on defensive nature of businesses and renewed focus on free cash flow growth. Note recent pullback on negative commentary from telcos, but believe macro fears are overblown. Price target lowered to $24 from $25. ...
Recent Comments
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