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Fly News Breaks for January 20, 2017
DPZ, AAN, NE, MA, V, CF
Jan 20, 2017 | 10:29 EDT
Catch up on today's top five analyst upgrades with this list compiled by The Fly: 1. CF Industries (CF) upgraded to Buy from Underperform at BofA/Merrill with the firm's analyst upgrading the stock two notches to Buy from Underperform and increased its price target to $40 from $21. The firm's analyst said capacity rationalization is underway and said the nitrogen debate has shifted from the timing of the trough to the magnitude of the recovery. 2. Visa (V) and MasterCard (MA) were upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Wedbush. 3. Noble Corp. (NE) upgraded to Neutral from Underperform at BofA/Merrill with the firm's analyst citing the updated fleet status report, highlighting five-year contract extensions on two jackups with Saudi Aramco. The analyst said the extensions were expected but said the strong rate is a positive sign for the overall jackup market. 4. Aaron's (AAN) upgraded to Buy from Hold at SunTrust with analyst David Magee citing yesterday's 10% selloff in shares. The analyst acknowledges the challenges in the sector but believes Aaron's Progressive division has been gaining market share at a faster rate in the virtual space which contributed to Rent-A-Center's (RCII) woes and said the two companies have a relatively low correlation. 5. Domino's Pizza (DPZ) upgraded to Overweight from Sector Weight at KeyBanc with analyst Chris O'Cull citing his firm's proprietary survey, which indicated that dining consumers are seeking convenience through digital ordering and delivery and affordable value. Domino's is at the intersection of these three "powerful" trends, O'Cull tells investors in a research note. This list is just a portion of The Fly's full analyst coverage. To see The Fly's full Street Research coverage, click here.