Analyst initiations 3-12-07: InterMune & Riverbed Tech initiated today


MORE NOTEWORTHY: InterMune, Inc (ITMN), Riverbed Technology, Inc (RVBD), Credence Systems Corp (CMOS) and MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc (MWIV) were today's more notable initiations:
  • American Technology started InterMune Inc (NASDAQ: ITMN) with a Buy rating and $29 target as the firm believes the recent share weakness in InterMune provides a buying opportunity. The firm expects significant news flow from the ITMN-191 program over the next 12 months to provide positive catalysts to shares.
  • Pacific Crest initiated Riverbed Technology Inc (NASDAQ: RVBD) with an Underperform rating and $22 target, citing valuation.
  • Credit Suisse started Credence Systems (NASDAQ: CMOS) with an Underperform rating and $3 target.
  • JP Morgan started MWI Veterinary (NASDAQ: MWIV) with an Overweight rating, saying industry fundamentals are favorable and MWIV's growth prospects are strong.
OTHER INITIATIONS:
  • UBS & Merrill Lynch both started Duncan Energy Partners (NYSE: DEP) with a Neutral rating.
  • Employers Holdings, Inc (NYSE: EIG) was initiated with an Equal-Weight rating at Morgan Stanley.
  • Needham initiated Cascade Microtech, Inc (NASDAQ: CSCD) with a Buy rating and $18 target.
  • Credit Suisse assumed coverage of Teradyne, Inc (NYSE: TER) and Amkor Technology (NASDAQ: AMKR) with a Neutral rating and $17 target.
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