Analyst initiations: Infinera, Dawson Geophysical, Electro-Optical Sciences

MOST NOTEWORTHY: Infinera, Dawson Geophysical and Electro-Optical Sciences were today's noteworthy initiations:

Thomas Weisel said Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) has unique technology that will result in a sustained competitive differentiation, increases customer diversification and improving margins. The firm started shares with an Overweight rating and $13 target.
Dawson Geophysical (NASDAQ: DWSN) was initiated with a Hold rating and $72 target at Jefferies, as they believe the stock is fairly-valued at current levels.
Jesup & Lamont initiated Electro-Optical Sciences (NASDAQ: MELA) with a Buy rating and $8 target. The believes MELA's Melafind is a breakthrough technology for the diagnosis of melanoma.

OTHER INITIATIONS:

Piper resumed coverage of PMI Group (NYSE: PMI) with a Neutral rating and $6 target.
Susquehanna initiated Immunocor (NASDAQ: BLUD) and Given Imaging (NASDAQ: GIVN) with Positive ratings.
Merrill started Liberty Entertainment (NASDAQ: LMDIA) with a Neutral rating.

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