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MOST NOTEWORTHY: American Public Education and Micrus Endovascular were today's noteworthy initiations:
- William Blair initiated American Public Education (NASDAQ: APEI) with an Outperform rating, as they believe the company is still in the early stages of its growth.
- Gabelli believes Micrus Endovascular (NASDAQ: MEND) can sustain its rapid growth in the coming years and does not expect it to remain independent in the medium-to-long term. The firm started shares with a Buy rating.
OTHER INITIATIONS:
- Carrizo Oil & Gas (NASDAQ: CRZO) was initiated with a Neutral rating at JP Morgan.
- Goldman initiated Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) with a Neutral rating.
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