Analyst initiations: AFAM, CBE and CBR


MOST NOTEWORTHY: Almost Family, Cooper Industries and Ciber were today's noteworthy initiations:
  • Jefferies believes Almost Family (NASDAQ: AFAM) will likely take advantage of the significant consolidation opportunity in home nursing. The firm started shares with a Buy rating and $26 target.
  • Kevin Dann initiated Cooper Industries (NYSE: CBE) with a Sell rating and $35 target and believes the upcoming growth deceleration in North America, Europe and Asia's developed regions could weigh on sales growth and further margin expansion.
  • Ciber (NYSE: CBR) was assumed with a Buy rating and $9 target at Roth Capital, as they view the company as a compelling investment opportunity for value investors. The firm recommends building positions.
OTHER INITIATIONS:
  • BMO Capital initiated Bionovo (NASDAQ: BNVI) with a Market Perform rating.
  • Goldman reinstated Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) with a Buy rating and $15 target.
  • Canaccord Adams started Amalyin Pharma (NASDAQ: AMLN) with a Sell rating and $23 target.
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DJIA-89.2312,801.23
NASDAQ-23.352,903.88
S&P 500-9.311,342.64

Last updated: February 13, 2012: 12:19 AM

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