Analyst upgrades: APOL, ZRAN, AMSG, AAPL and TRB

MOST NOTEWORTHY: Apollo Group, Zoran, AmSurg Corp, Apple and Tribune Co were today's noteworthy upgrades:

Baird upgraded shares of Apollo Group (NASDAQ: APOL) to Outperform from Neutral based on positive enrollment and revenue trends, margin improvement, and a strategic international announcement.
CIBC upped its rating on Zoran Corporation (NASDAQ: ZRAN) to Sector Outperformer from Sector Performer following strong Q3 results and guidance.
Jefferies upgraded shares of AmSurg Corp (NASDAQ: AMSG) to Buy from Hold as they believe the new CEO is preparing to drive earnings growth through acquisitions.
ThinkEquity continues to expect Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) to outpace the industry in growth. The firm upgraded shares to Buy from Accumulate.
Barrington upgraded shares of Tribune Company (NYSE: TRB) to Market Perform from Underperform on valuation, as they believe the current price significantly discounts the risks of the going private transaction getting done.

OTHER UPGRADES:

Citigroup upgraded Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) and Teradyne (NYSE: TER) to Buy from Hold.
Lehman upgraded SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) to Overweight from Equal Weight.
HSBC upgraded ArcelorMittal (NYSE: MT) to Overweight from Underweight.
WestLB raised Roche Holding (OTC: RHHBY) to Add from Hold.

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