Benzinga’s Top Upgrades (WFMI, AMD, ESV, CLC, ENH, SM)
November 19, 2009 9:55 AM
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: WFMI) was today upgraded by BMO Capital Markets from Market Perform to Outperform. WFMI is now trading at $26.48, 1.03% up in the morning trading hours. In 2009, WFMI climbed over 179%.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NYSE: AMD) fell 3.42% to $7.07 on 540K shares. Today, FBR Research increased its price target on AMD to $9 from $8. AMD also announced that it plans to offer $500 million of senior notes in a private offering. In the last six months, AMD gained 61%.
Ensco International Incorporated (NYSE: ESV) fell 1.76% to $46.23. Today, MKM Partners upgraded Ensco International from Neutral to Buy. MKM Partners also increased its price target from $45 to $56. Sofar this year, ESV gained over60%.
CLARCOR Inc. (NYSE: CLC) was today upgraded from Hold to Buy by BB&T Capital Markets at a price of $40. Now CLC is up 3.28% t0 $32.47 in the morning trading hours. The 52 week trading range for CLC is $23.05 - $34.64.
Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: ENH) was today upgraded by Stifel Nicolaus from Hold to Buy at a prce target of $45. Endurance Specialty is now trading at $38.01, 1.77% up in the morning trading hours. The 52 week trading range for ENH is $19.32 - $38.58.
St. Mary Land & Exploration Co. (NYSE: SM) was also upgraded today by KeyBanc Capital Markets to Buy from Hold at a price target of $42. St. Mary Land & Exploration is now trading at $32.23, decreased by 1.38%. So far in 2009, SM gained over 58%.
