Analyst Ratings

JPMorgan Raises Its Estimates For Intel (INTC, JPM)

JPMorgan Securities (NYSE: JPM) has raised its estimates for Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). In a recently released report, the research firm stated that the demand for semiconductors is likely to remain above-average. The firm raised its revenue estimate for calendar year 2010.

Metabolix, Inc. (MBLX) Maintains Market Weight Rating

Analyst Jeff Osborne at Thomas Weisel Partners has released an update on Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX).

Brean Murray Carret & Co. Believes Pullback In Bruker Represents Opportunity (BRKR)

Today, Brean Murray Carret & Co. released a research note, arguing that the recent pullback in Bruker Corp. (NASDAQ: BRKR) stock offers an attractive buying opportunity. The analyst noted that a major shareholder has sold his remaining 2 million shares as of yesterday, and that this should alleviate negative pressure on the stock.

EnerNOC, Inc. (ENOC) Maintains Overweight Rating

Analyst Jeff Osborne at Thomas Weisel Partners has released an update on EnerNOC, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOC). Thomas Weisel met with the company’s management on Thursday.

CTAS Well Positioned To Pursue Acquisitions

Analysts at Northcoast Research reiterate their “buy” rating on Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS).The target price for CTAS is set to $32.

Stifel Nicolaus Maintains Hold On Palm Shares (PALM)

After the abysmal earnings numbers and commentary from Palm Inc. (NASDAQ: PALM) last night, the shares have lost 26% and are trading at $4.18. Some Wall Street analysts have even come out today with a price target of $0 on the stock today.

Stifel Nicolaus Maintains Buy Rating On DELL (DELL)

Stifel Nicolaus released a report today in which they maintain their Buy rating on Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) shares and their $18 price target. This target is based on a 13X multiple of 2011 EPS estimates of $1.34 and 6X EBITDA. DELL also has around $4 per share in cash on their balance sheet.

Stifel Nicolaus Has A Buy Rating On Hercules Technology Growth (HTGC)

Stifel Nicolaus has a Buy rating on shares of Hercules Technology Growth Capital (NASDAQ: HTGC). Today, the firm released a note in which they increased their price target on the stock to $12 from $11.

Stifel Lowers Estimates On Glacier Bancorp (GBCI)

Stifel Nicolaus has a Hold rating on shares of Glacier Bancorp (NASDAQ: GBCI), but as a result of a secondary offering, which raised $132 million in common stock, the firm has lowered their 2009 and 2010 EPS estimates. Stifel's revised 2009 EPS is $0.65, down from $0.69 and the 2010 EPS estimate was lowered from $1.13 to $1.02.

Standpoint Research Initiates Coverage On Verizon & ATT With Buy Ratings (VZ, T)

Standpoint Research initiated coverage of both Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T) today. According to Standpoint analyst, Ronnie Moas, this is the first time in 7 years that he is opening a recommendation in the U.S. Integrated Telecom industry.