Research Analysts’ upgrades for Friday, September 8th:
Advaxis (NASDAQ:ADXS) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a strong sell rating to a sell rating.
Air China (OTCMKTS:AIRYY) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
Amarantus Bioscience Holdings (OTCBB:AMBS) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a strong sell rating to a sell rating.
Bellerophon Therapeutics (NASDAQ:BLPH) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a strong sell rating to a sell rating.
Chromadex Corp (OTCMKTS:CDXC) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a sell rating to a hold rating.
Crane (NYSE:CR) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
Delta Natural Gas (NASDAQ:DGAS) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
DASAN Zhone Solutions (NASDAQ:DZSI) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. Zacks Investment Research currently has $7.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “DASAN Zhone Solutions, Inc. provides broad-based network access solutions. The company provides solutions which consist of broadband access, ethernet switching, mobile backhaul, passive optical LAN and software defined networks. Its trademarks consist of DASAN Zhone Solutions and the DASAN Zhone Solutions logo. DASAN Zhone Solutions, Inc., formerly known as Zhone Technologies, Inc., is headquartered in Oakland, California. “
Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (NYSE:EARN) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. Zacks Investment Research currently has $16.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is a real estate investment trust that specializes in acquiring, investing in and managing residential mortgage and real estate-related assets. Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT is based in United States. “
Emerald Expositions Events (NYSE:EEX) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. organizes business to business trade shows. The Company operates live events as well as offers other marketing services, including digital media and print publications. It serves sports, technology, jewelry, construction and other sectors primarily in the United States. Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California. “
Eagle Bancorp (NASDAQ:EGBN) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $68.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “EAGLE BANCORP is the holding company for EagleBank. The Bank is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and conducts full service commercial banking services through nine offices, located in Montgomery County, Maryland and Washington, D.C. The Company focuses on building relationships with businesses, professionals and individuals in its marketplace. “
E.On Se (NASDAQ:EONGY) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. They currently have $13.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “E.ON AG is the world’s largest investor-owned energy service provider with operations in the following businesses: energy, chemicals, real estate, oil, telecommunications, distribution/logistics, aluminum and silicon wafers. “
Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. They currently have $41.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “Essent Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, operates as a private mortgage insurance company. It serves originators of residential mortgage loans, such as regulated depository institutions, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other lenders. Essent Group Ltd. is based in Hamilton, Bermuda. “
EZCORP (NASDAQ:EZPW) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. They currently have $10.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “Ezcorp Inc. is engaged in establishing, acquiring, and operating pawnshops which function as convenient sources of consumer credit and as value-oriented specialty retailers of primarily previously owned merchandise. Through its lending function, the company makes relatively small, non-recourse loans secured by pledges of tangible personal property. The company contracts for a pawn service charge to compensate it for each pawn loan. “
Fate Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FATE) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $4.75 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “Fate Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. The company focused on the discovery and development of adult stem cell modulators to treat hematologic malignancies, lysosomal storage disorders and muscular dystrophies. Fate Therapeutics, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California. “
First Mid-Illinois Bancshares (NASDAQ:FMBH) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. The firm currently has $39.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company. The Company is engaged in the business of banking through its wholly owned subsidiary, First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, N.A. It operates in three lines of business: community banking and wealth management through First Mid Bank, and insurance brokerage through First Mid Insurance Group. The company’s deposit products include demand, savings, money market, and time deposits, as well as NOW accounts. Its loan portfolio primarily comprise commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, agricultural and agricultural real estate, residential real estate, and consumer loans. The company also offers estate planning, investment, and farm management services; and employee benefit services. In addition, it provides commercial lines insurance to businesses; and homeowner, automobile, and other types of personal lines insurance to individuals. First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc is headquartered in Mattoon, Illinois. “
Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. (NASDAQ:FSFR) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. Zacks Investment Research currently has $10.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. is a business development company. It invests primarily in senior secured loans, including first lien, unitranche and second lien debt instruments. The Company’s investment objective is to maximize the portfolio’s total return by generating current income from debt investments while seeking to preserve capital. Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. is based in White Plains, New York. “
H. B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “H.B. Fuller Company is a worldwide manufacturer and marketer of adhesives, sealants, coatings, paints and other specialty chemical products. The company’s largest worldwide business category is adhesives, sealants and coatings. These products are sold to customers in a wide range of industries, including packaging, woodworking, automotive, aerospace, graphic arts (books/magazines), appliances, filtration, windows, sporting goods, nonwovens, shoes and ceramic tile. “
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) was upgraded by analysts at Consumer Edge from a sell rating to a neutral rating.
Kura Oncology (NASDAQ:KURA) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a sell rating to a hold rating.
Lsb Industries (NYSE:LXU) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a strong sell rating to a sell rating.
Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
Mohawk Industries (NYSE:MHK) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
Milestone Scientific (AMEX:MLSS) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a sell rating to a hold rating.
Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
ACRO (OTCMKTS:TACI) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
TOR Minerals International (NASDAQ:TORM) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
Textron (NYSE:TXT) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
Domtar Corporation (NYSE:UFS) (TSE:UFS) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited (NASDAQ:WLTW) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a hold rating to a buy rating.
Yara International ASA (OTCMKTS:YARIY) was upgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a buy rating to a strong-buy rating.
