Analyst initiations 5-01-07: CACH, CHS, JPM and SIRF
Posted May 1st 2007 11:19AM by Kevin Shult
Filed under: Before the Bell, JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Analyst Initiations
MOST NOTEWORTHY: Chico's FAS (CHS), Cache, Inc (CACH), JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) and National City Corp (NCC) were today's noteworthy initiations:
- Thomas Weisel started Chico's FAS (NYSE: CHS) with a Market Weight rating and $26 target citing near-term mix pressure, lower margin potential and lower square footage growth.
- Thomas Weisel also initiated shares of Cache, Inc (NASDAQ: CACH) with an Overweight rating and $21 target, citing a significant sales opportunity driven by new categories and demographics.
- AG Edwards believes the risk/reward for JP Morgan & Chase Co (NYSE: JPM) is balanced, assuming coverage with a Hold rating.
OTHER INITIATIONS:
- Merriman initiated shares of Aware, Inc (NASDAQ: AWRE) with a Buy rating.
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