Catch up on today's top five analyst upgrades with this list compiled by The Fly: 1. Michael Kors (KORS) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Deutsche Bank with analyst Paul Trussell saying the company is in the "middle innings" of a turnaround and is nearing an inflection point. 2. Verizon (VZ) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Barclays with analyst Amir Rozwadowski saying the company is better positioned than the current valuation implies. 3. Under Armour (UA, UAA) upgraded to Hold from Sell at Deutsche Bank with analyst Paul Trussell saying estimates for the first quarter and fiscal 2018 earnings are attainable, reflecting improved sell-through of new products and a commitment to cost reduction. 4. Hanesbrands (HBI) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Stifel with analyst Jim Duffy noting that the Champion brand is experiencing positive momentum in the lifestyle apparel space while its acquisitions in recent years have diversified the revenue mix and improved the overall portfolio's characteristics. 5. Exxon Mobil (XOM) upgraded to Market Perform from Underperform at Raymond James with analyst Pavel Molchanov saying Exxon's dividend yield has widened at a near-record level of 3.9% and there is a realistic chance the company will reinstate a share buyback in the near future. This list is just a portion of The Fly's full analyst coverage. To see The Fly's full Street Research coverage,
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