- UBS upgraded Potash (POT) to buy from neutral and raised its price target to $112 from $106. UBS raised its 2011 potash production estimates based on expectations for a tighter market and notes the potential for China to import substantial amounts of corn.
- BMO Capital upgraded Peabody Energy (BTU) to outperform from market perform. The firm, which has a $49 target on the stock, cites valuation for the upgrade.
- Janney Montgomery upgraded City Holding (CHCO) to buy from neutral with a $37 price target, citing the recent pullback in shares.
- Boston Scientific (BSX) was upgraded to sell from conviction sell at Goldman.
- Pegasystems (PEGA) was upgraded to buy from hold at Roth Capital.
- Wendy's/Arby's (WEN) was upgraded to buy from neutral at SunTrust.
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Analyst upgrades:- Janney Montgomery upgraded City Holding Company (NASDAQ: CHCO) to Buy from Neutral due to valuation and a belief the banking franchise is strong. The firm has a $33 price target on the stock.
- JMP Securities upgraded Acadia (NASDAQ: ACAD) to Outperform from Market Perform following the announcement that it has partnered with Biovail to develop and commercialize Pimavanserin. The firm has a $7 price target on the stock.
- RBC Capital upgraded Methanex (NASDAQ: MEOH) to Outperform from Sector Perform and raised its price target to $18 from $11 based on its improving free cash flow outlook.
- MGM Mirage (NYSE: MGM) was raised to Buy from Underperform at Banc of America/Merrill.
- Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) was lifted to Neutral from Underweight at JP Morgan.
- Con-Way (NYSE: CNW) was upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Stephens.
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