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MOST NOTEWORTHY: International Paper, Dynavax Tech and Telecom Italia were today's noteworthy downgrades:
- JP Morgan downgraded International Paper (NYSE: IP) to Neutral from Overweight and said its purchase of Weyerhaeuser's (NYSE: WY) containerboard business will shift the company's focus back to North America and result in a less attractive product mix given increased OCC exposure.
- Merriman downgraded shares of Dynavax Tech (NASDAQ: DVAX) to Neutral from Buy after the company's hepatitis B vaccine was placed on clinical hold.
- Merrill cut Telecom Italia (NYSE: TI) to Neutral from buy as they expect stronger competition and regulatory measures to cut prices.
OTHER DOWNGRADES:
- Bear Stearns (NYSE: BSC) was downgraded to Neutral from Accumulate at Buckingham.
- ViewPoint Financial (NASDAQ: VPFG) was lowered to Market Perform from Outperform at Keefe Bruyette.
- Bear downgraded Siemens (NYSE: SI) to Peer Perform from Outperform.
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