Benzinga’s Top Upgrades (GAP, ORB, Q, PCU, RTEC)
February 02, 2010 10:07 AM
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (NYSE: GAP) was upgraded today by BMO Capital Markets from Underperform to Market Perform. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea is now trading at $7.86, 1.55% up in the pre-market session. GAP closed at $7.74 in the previous trading session. In the last year, GAP has gained over 8%.
Orbital Sciences Corp. (NYSE: ORB) climbed 9.24% to $17.49 in the pre-market session. Orbital Sciences was upgraded by Wells Fargo to Outperform from Market Perform. Orbital Sciences closed at $16.01 in the previous trading session. In the last six months, ORB has surged over 18%.
Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) increased 2.61% to $4.33 in the pre-market session. Qwest Communications was upgraded today by Piper Jaffray from Neutral to Overweight. The 52-week trading range for Qwest Communications is $2.86 - $4.87. In the last six months, Qwest has gained over 9%.
Southern Copper Corporation (USA) (NYSE: PCU) was upgraded today by Citigroup from Hold to Buy. Southern Copper Corporation is up 2.63% at $29.30 in the pre-market session. In the last trading session, PCU closed at $28.55. In the last year, PCU has gained over 104%.
Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: RTEC) was upgraded today by Piper Jaffray from Neutral to Overweight and the price target increased from $7.25 to $12. Rudolph Technologies is now trading at $7.45, 10.04% up in the pre-market session. In the previous trading session, RTEC closed at $6.77. The 52 week trading range for RTEC is $1.95 - $8.46.
