Downgrades

SQUARE 1 FIN-A (SQBK) Downgraded by Zacks to NEUTRAL

Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of SQUARE 1 FIN-A (SQBK) from OUTPERFORM to NEUTRAL on October 03, 2014, with a target price of $23.60. Square 1 Financial, Inc. is the holding company for Square 1 Bank, a full service commercial bank dedicated exclusively to serving the financial needs of the venture capital community and entrepreneurs. […]

Upgrades

OSHKOSH CORP (OSK) Upgraded by Zacks to NEUTRAL

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of OSHKOSH CORP (OSK) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on October 03, 2014, with a target price of $45.40. Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh, JLG, Pierce, McNeilus, Medtec, Jerr-Dan, BAI, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline, SMIT, Geesink, Norba, Kiggen, Con-E-Co, London and IMT. […]

Kitco Video

Gold’s Price Drop? Two Words: King Dollar – iiTrader Comments

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Stock Analysts

Fluor to Benefit from Energy Sector, Mergers Remain Concern

On Oct 1, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Fluor Corporation ( FLR ), a leading professional services provider engaged in engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services. The company has been gaining from the ongoing growth in the petrochemicals and energy sector. However, prevailing weakness in a number of non-energy-related markets and increasing competition are proving to be a drag on the company’s financials. […]

Stock Analysts

Sallie Mae Heading to Growth, Consumer Banking in Focus

On Sep 26, 2014, we issued an updated research report on Sallie Mae ( SLM ). This Delaware based financial institution is making efforts to grow independently following the split of SLM Corporation into two distinct publicly-traded entities on Apr 30, 2014. Following the spin-off, Sallie Mae is primarily focusing on the growing consumer banking business offering private education loans, saving and insurance products for higher education. […]