MOST NOTEWORTHY: Benihana Inc. was the sole noteworthy upgrade in today's minuscule list:
- Sanders Morris upgraded Benihana Inc (NASDAQ:BNHNA) to Strong Buy from Buy with a $34 target, citing limited downside and $30% potential upside to their favorite restaurant pick in 2007.
OTHER UPGRADES:
- Citing increasing demand for petroleum activities and valuation, Matrix USA upgraded NewMarket Corp (NYSE:NEU) to Strong Buy from Buy.
- Ferris, Baker Watts upgraded shares of Tollgrade Communications (NASDAQ:TLGD) to Buy from Neutral, with a $12 target, based on their belief that Tollgrade has improved its growth prospects by expanding its geographic reach, evolving its product offerings and adjusting its operating and overhead structure.
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