Upgrades

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) from NEUTRAL to OUTPERFORM on March 20, 2015, with a target price of $12.00. […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of KLX INC (KLXI) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on March 20, 2015, with a target price of $40.70. KLX Inc. […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on March 19, 2015, with a target price of $52.00. Murphy Oil's fourth-quarter 2014 earnings and revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate primarily on the back of higher exploration and production revenues. In 2014, the bottom line missed estimates while revenues beat the same. […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) from NEUTRAL to OUTPERFORM on March 19, 2015, with a target price of $127.00. Ross Stores ended fiscal 2014 on a solid note with better-than-expected top and bottom-line results for both fourth quarter and the fiscal […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of CONCHO RESOURCS (CXO) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on March 18, 2015, with a target price of $106.80. Concho Resources Inc. […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of EMERGE ENRG SVC (EMES) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on March 18, 2015, with a target price of $43.60. Emerge Energy Services LP is engaged in owning, operation, acquisition and development of energy service assets primarily in the United States. […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of ROUNDYS INC (RNDY) from NEUTRAL to OUTPERFORM on March 18, 2015, with a target price of $5.00. Roundy's, Inc. operates a chain of supermarkets in the Midwest […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of SILVERCREST MIN (SVLC) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on March 18, 2015, with a target price of $1.10. SilverCrest Mines Inc. […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of INTERFACE INC A (TILE) from NEUTRAL to OUTPERFORM on March 18, 2015, with a target price of $21.10. Interface, Inc. […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of AVINO SILVER&GD (ASM) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on March 17, 2015, with a target price of $1.30. Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. is engaged in exploration and development of mineral properties. […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of WESTLAKE CHEM (WLK) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on March 17, 2015, with a target price of $67.20. Westlake Chemical Corporation is a vertically integrated international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated products. The company's range of products includes ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, vinyl intermediates, PVC, PVC Pipe, PVC windows, fence and decking components […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of ARDMORE SHIPPIN (ASC) from NEUTRAL to OUTPERFORM on March 17, 2015, with a target price of $12.60. Ardmore Shipping Corporation engages in the ownership and operation of product and chemical tankers. It provides shipping services to customers through voyage charters, commercial pools, and time charters […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of CGI GRP INC -A (GIB) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on March 17, 2015, with a target price of $44.20. CGI provides the full range of IT services including consulting, systems integration and the management of business and IT functions. The company's primary focus is large scale systems integration and outsourcing contracts. […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of TRIBUNE MEDIA (TRCO) from NEUTRAL to OUTPERFORM on March 17, 2015, with a target price of $71.50. Tribune Media Company is engaged in broadcast distribution, digital properties and data businesses. The company provides Antenna TV, THIS TV, radio station, music and video content and technologies […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of PERFORMANCE SPR (PSG) from NEUTRAL to OUTPERFORM on March 17, 2015, with a target price of $20.50. Performance Sports Group Ltd. designs, manufactures and markets ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, baseball and softball sports equipment, as well as related apparel […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of The Manitowoc Company Inc. (MTW) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on March 16, 2015, with a target price of $22.00. Manitowoc's fourth-quarter fiscal 2014 adjusted earnings dipped 43% yoy to $0.27 per share […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of JG WENTWORTH CO (JGW) from NEUTRAL to OUTPERFORM on March 16, 2015, with a target price of $11.10. The J.G. Wentworth Company is focused on key sectors, including structured settlement payment purchasing, annuity payment purchasing, and lottery payment purchasing and pre-settlement funding. […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of FIVE OAKS INVST (OAKS) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on March 16, 2015, with a target price of $11.30. Five Oaks Investment Corp. is a real estate investment trust […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of RestorGenex Corp. (RESX) from N/A to OUTPERFORM on March 16, 2015, with a target price of $6.50. We are initiating coverage of RestorGenex Corp […]

Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of ORMAT TECH INC (ORA) from UNDERPERFORM to NEUTRAL on March 13, 2015, with a target price of $37.90. ORMAT brings three decades of experience in the development, manufacture, and marketing of innovative power systems. […]