Investment Analysts’ downgrades for Thursday, August 17th:
Adamas Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ADMS) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Allergan PLC. (NYSE:AGN) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Apache Corporation (NYSE:APA) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:APC) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Basic Energy Services (NYSE:BAS) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
BioScrip (NASDAQ:BIOS) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a buy rating to a hold rating.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:BMRN) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (NYSE:BPY) (TSE:BPY.UN) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Baytex Energy Corp (NYSE:BTE) (TSE:BTE) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Boston Properties (NYSE:BXP) was downgraded by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from a top pick rating to an outperform rating. Royal Bank Of Canada currently has $140.00 price target on the stock, down from their previous price target of $150.00.
Caseys General Stores (NASDAQ:CASY) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
CNOOC Limited (NYSE:CEO) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Compass Minerals International (NYSE:CMP) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Cenovus Energy (NYSE:CVE) (TSE:CVE) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Dunkin’ Brands Group (NASDAQ:DNKN) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Denbury Resources (NYSE:DNR) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Amdocs Limited (NASDAQ:DOX) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
ENI S.p.A. (NYSE:E) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Encana Corporation (NYSE:ECA) (TSE:ECA) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a buy rating to a hold rating.
Enerplus Corporation (NYSE:ERF) (TSE:ERF) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Envision Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:EVHC) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Express (NYSE:EXPR) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Frank’s International N.V. (NYSE:FI) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Fortress Investment Group (NYSE:FIG) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
The Finish Line (NASDAQ:FINL) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
First Potomac Realty Trust (NYSE:FPO) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:FRAN) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
FRP Holdings (NASDAQ:FRPH) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
GasLog Partners (NYSE:GLOP) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
GlycoMimetics (NASDAQ:GLYC) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a buy rating to a hold rating.
Gazit-Globe (NYSE:GZT) (TSE:GZT) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Howard Hughes Corporation (The) (NYSE:HHC) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Humana (NYSE:HUM) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE:INT) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) was downgraded by analysts at J P Morgan Chase & Co to a sell rating.
Jacobs Engineering Group (NYSE:JEC) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
The KEYW Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:KEYW) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Kroger Company (The) (NYSE:KR) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a buy rating to a hold rating.
Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Lantheus Holdings (NASDAQ:LNTH) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating.
Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE:LXFR) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
McDermott International (NYSE:MDR) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
MGE Energy (NASDAQ:MGEE) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
AG Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE:MITT) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a buy rating to a hold rating.
Magellan Midstream Partners L.P. (NYSE:MMP) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE) was downgraded by analysts at KeyCorp to a hold rating.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group (NASDAQ:NXST) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a buy rating to a hold rating.
Oasis Petroleum (NYSE:OAS) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
ONEOK (NYSE:OKE) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
PTC Therapeutics (NASDAQ:PTCT) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a buy rating to a hold rating.
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating.
Sturm, Ruger & (NYSE:RGR) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Rice Energy (NYSE:RICE) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a buy rating to a hold rating.
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Stone Energy Corporation (NYSE:SGY) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Staples (NASDAQ:SPLS) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a buy rating to a hold rating.
Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Toronto Dominion Bank (The) (NYSE:TD) (TSE:TD) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Time (NYSE:TIME) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Tsakos Energy Navigation (NYSE:TNP) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
TriMas Corp (NYSE:TRS) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a buy rating to a hold rating.
Tenaris (NYSE:TS) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
United Community Banks (NASDAQ:UCBI) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Veeco Instruments (NASDAQ:VECO) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
Viacom (NASDAQ:VIAB) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:WAB) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.
WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “WD-40 Company sells a petroleum-based product, known as WD-40. WD-40 is a multi-purpose product which acts as a lubricant, rust preventative, penetrant, cleaner and moisture displacer. They also sell the 3-IN-ONE Oil. 3-IN-ONE Oil is a lower cost general purpose lubricant that is useful when precise applications of a lubricant are needed. “
West Marine (NASDAQ:WMAR) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation (NYSE:WMC) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation is focused on investing in, financing and managing primarily residential mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government agency or federally chartered corporation. Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corporation is headquartered in Pasadena, California. “
WPX Energy (NYSE:WPX) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a hold rating to a sell rating.
Cimarex Energy (NYSE:XEC) was downgraded by analysts at BidaskClub from a sell rating to a strong sell rating.