Benzinga’s Top Upgrades (DIS, ICE, PCU, ESS, TMK)

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) was upgraded today by J.P. Morgan from Underweight to Neutral and the price target increased from $28 to $30. Walt Disney is now trading at $29.82, 0.95% up in the pre-market session. Walt Disney closed at $29.54 in the previous trading session. In the last year, DIS has gained over 51%.

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) climbed 1.25% to $99.70 in the pre-market session. IntercontinentalExchange was upgraded today by Susquehanna Financial to Positive from Neutral. ICE closed at $98.47 in the previous trading session. In the last six months, ICE has surged over 5%.

Southern Copper Corporation (USA) (NYSE: PCU) increased 1.44% to $28.19 in the pre-market session after Southern Copper was upgraded by Credit Suisse from Underperform to Outperform. The 52-week trading range for Southern Copper is $12.60 - $36.98. In the last six months, PCU has gained over 2%.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESS) was upgraded by Janney Mntgmy Scott from Neutral to Buy. Essex Property Trust is up 0.14% at $78.36 in the pre-market session. In the last trading session, ESS closed at $78.25. In the last year, Essex Property Trust has gained over 32%.

Torchmark Corporation (NYSE: TMK) was upgraded today by JP Morgan from Neutral to Overweight. Torchmark Corporation is trading at $44.39, 0.68% up in the pre-market session. In the previous trading session, Torchmark Corporation closed at $44.09. The 52-week trading range for TMK is $16.16 - $47.35.