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: