Genentech (NYSE:DNA) was cut to "market weight" from "overweight" at Thomas Weisel according to MarketWatch.
Broadpoint upgraded Aventine Renewable Energy (NYSE:AVR) to "neutral" from "under-perform" according to Briefing.com. The news service also reports that JP Morgan upgraded BP (NYSE:BP) to "overweight" from "neutral."
Harley-Davidson's (NYSE:HOG) sales will be hurt in Q1 by an overall 7 percent and 9 percent motorcycle sales drop nationwide according to Wachovia research quoted by the AP.
Douglas A. McIntyre is an editor at 247wallst.com.










