Today's noteworthy upgrades include: AuRico Gold (AUQ) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Canaccord... Cameco (CCJ) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Canaccord... First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Credit Suisse... InterContinental (IHG) upgraded to Hold from Underperform at Jefferies... Patterson-UTI (PTEN) upgraded at Cowen... Pier 1 Imports (PIR) upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Wedbush... SKF AB (SKFRY) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank... Southwestern Energy (SWN) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Johnson Rice... XL Group (XL) upgraded at JMP Securities.