Catch up on today's top five analyst upgrades with this list compiled by The Fly: 1. Barrick Gold (ABX) upgraded to Buy at Argus based on what the firm sees as improving gold fundamentals and "prospects for at least a modest decline in the U.S. dollar this year." 2. Whirlpool (WHR) upgraded to Overweight at JPMorgan by analyst Michael Rehaut, who cited an attractive relative valuation and expectations for "solid execution" in 2016. 3. Delphi (DLPH) upgraded to Buy at UBS with analyst Colin Langan citing a favorable risk/reward with the stock down 19% year-to-date. 4. Conn's (CONN) upgraded to Overweight at Stephens by analyst Rick Nelson, who said the company's return to the securitization market with a new transaction demonstrate the company's ability to execute an "asset light" business model. 5. Oasis Petroleum (OAS) upgraded to Overweight at JPMorgan with analyst Michael Glick saying the company's completions in the Bakken generate "top-tier returns." This list is just a portion of The Fly's full analyst coverage. To see The Fly's full Street Research coverage, click here.

Pre-earnings options volume in Whirlpool is 1.9x normal with calls leading puts 4:3. Implied volatility suggests the market is anticipating a move near 6.0%, or $6.38, after results are released. Median move over the past eight quarters is 3.8%.