Analysts’ upgrades for Friday, September 8th:
Brighthouse Financial (NYSE:BHF) was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America Corporation from an underperform rating to a neutral rating.
Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ:HURN) was upgraded by analysts at William Blair from a market perform rating to an outperform rating.
Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) was upgraded by analysts at BTIG Research from a neutral rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $116.00 target price on the stock.
McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) was upgraded by analysts at Needham & Company LLC from a hold rating to a buy rating. They currently have $179.00 target price on the stock.
Navient Corporation (NASDAQ:NAVI) was upgraded by analysts at Credit Suisse Group from a neutral rating to an outperform rating.
NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK) was upgraded by analysts at Jefferies Group LLC from a hold rating to a buy rating.
Teradyne (NYSE:TER) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. They currently have $40.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “Teradyne is a leading provider of automated test equipment. On a year-to-date basis, the stock has outperformed the industry it belongs to. Also, Teradyne’s second quarter results surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate on earnings and revenue. A recovery in the core semiconductor business (processors, MCUs and power management), long-term opportunities in the high-growth wireless test market, growing memory market exposure, strong product lineup, lean cost structure and strong balance sheet are positives. Given the popularity of its products, the Universal Robots acquisition and the continuous design win momentum; the company is optimistic long-term prospects. However, weakness in the wireless test market could be a concern in the near term.”
TELE2 AB (NASDAQ:TLTZY) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $6.50 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “Tele2 AB provides telecommunication services to residential and business customers. The Company offers mobile services, fixed broadband and telephony, data network services and content services. It operates primarily in Sweden, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Austria, Germany and internationally. Tele2 AB is based in Stockholm, Sweden. “
Tocagen (NASDAQ:TOCA) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Tocagen, Inc. is a clinical-stage, cancer-selective gene therapy company which focuses on retroviral gene therapy platforms. The company’s lead product candidate consists of Toca 511 & Toca FC, initially for the treatment of recurrent high grade glioma, a disease with a significant unmet medical need. Tocagen, Inc. is based in San Diego, United States. “
Tempur Sealy International (NYSE:TPX) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $68.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “Tempur Sealy International, Inc. is involved in the development, manufacturing and marketing of bedding products primarily in North America and internationally. It provides mattresses, adjustable bases, pillows and other sleep and relaxation products. The company’s brand portfolio includes Tempur(R), Tempur-Pedic(R), Sealy(R), Sealy Posturepedic(R), Optimum(TM) and Stearns & Foster(R). Tempur Sealy International, Inc., formerly known as Tempur-Pedic International Inc., is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. “
Trustmark Corporation (NASDAQ:TRMK) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. Zacks Investment Research currently has $33.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “Trustmark Corporation is a multi-bank holding company. Its primary business activities are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Trustmark National Bank and Trustmark National Bank’s wholly-owned nonbanking subsidiaries, Trustmark Financial Services, Inc. and Trustmark Insurance Agency, Inc. Trustmark National Bank accounts for substantially all of the assets and revenues of the company. “
Trivago N.V. ADS (NASDAQ:TRVG) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “trivago N.V. is a technology company. It provides internet-related services and products in the fields of hotels, lodging and metasearch. trivago N.V. is based in Duesseldorf, Germany. “
TUI AG (NASDAQ:TUIFY) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “TUI AG provides tourism services. It offers booking of flights, private jet, hotel accommodation and other tourism services; hotel and apartment accommodation to wholesale customers. The company also provides tour operator services for student trips and language courses, travel experiences and adventures, charter yachts, and skiing and other sporting tours. TUI AG is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. “
Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) was upgraded by analysts at Robert W. Baird from an underperform rating to a neutral rating. The firm currently has $43.00 target price on the stock.
