Gabelli & Co Initiates Coverage on Alliant Energy (LNT) with a Hold; High Quality, Low-Risk Utility Jul 2, 2009 03:40PM

Gabelli & Co initiates coverage on Alliant Energy (NYSE: LNT) with a Hold.

Gabelli analyst says, "We regard Alliant Energy as a high quality, low-risk utility holding given the company's strong financial condition, as evidenced by a 56% common equity ratio and above-average utility subsidiary credit ratings - we expect 2009 EPS results to be depressed given a weak Wisconsin service area economy, but expect 2010 results to significantly benefit from pending rate cases in Iowa and Wisconsin, where rate increases are expected in early 2010 - of note, LNT operates in the wind-rich Iowa, and is favorably positioned to add significant wind capacity to meet future renewable portfolio standards and reduce carbon emissions - we estimate earnings of $2.35 per share in 2009 and $2.75 in 2010."

To see more analyst ratings on LNT Click Here.

Alliant Energy Corporation operates as a regulated investor-owned public utility holding company.


Broadpoint.Amtech Starts Amazon.com (AMZN) at Neutral Jul 2, 2009 01:06PM

Broadpoint.Amtech initiates coverage on Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) with a Neutral rating and $87 price target.

Analyst Benjamin Schachter said, "Despite very positive long-term revenue and margin growth prospects, valuation, uncertainty surrounding the broader macro outlook, and a lack of visibility around near-term drivers keep us on the sidelines for now." Schachter also notes that while core business execution continues, new growth drivers are still unproven.

Schachter rhetorically asks "would we put new money to work in the stock right now?" - Answering "No!"


Lazard Capital Starts Endologix (ELGX) at Buy Jul 2, 2009 11:55AM

Lazard Capital initiates coverage on Endologix (Nasdaq: ELGX) with a Buy rating and $6 price target.

Endologix, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of minimally invasive therapies for the treatment of vascular diseases.


Barrington Research Starts Bottomline Tech (EPAY) at Outperform Jul 2, 2009 11:53AM

Barrington Research initiates coverage on Bottomline Tech (Nasdaq: EPAY) with a Outperform rating and $13 price target.

For more analyst ratings on EPAY click here.

The Coca-Cola Company manufactures, distributes, and markets nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups worldwide.


Sterne Agee Initiates Coverage on RBC Bearings (ROLL) with a Neutral Jul 2, 2009 10:15AM

Sterne Agee initiates coverage on RBC Bearings (Nasdaq: ROLL) with a Neutral. Price target $23.

To see more analyst ratings on ROLL Click Here.

RBC Bearings Incorporated manufactures and markets engineered precision plain, roller, and ball bearings.


More New Coverage

View Older Stories

Jul 2, 2009 09:45AM Sterne Agee Starts Timken (TKR) at Buy
Jul 2, 2009 09:19AM Stifel Nicolaus Starts Netflix (NFLX) at Buy
Jul 2, 2009 08:23AM Brean Murray Starts Poniard Pharmaceuticals (PARD) with a Buy
Jul 2, 2009 08:09AM Jefferies & Co Initiates Coverage on EZchip Semiconductor (EZCH) with a Hold
Jul 2, 2009 07:55AM J.P. Morgan Initiates Coverage on Gran Tierra (GTE) with a Neutral
Jul 2, 2009 07:54AM Citi Initiates Coverage on ARM Holdings (ARMH) with a Buy
Jul 2, 2009 07:52AM J.P. Morgan Initiates Coverage on Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods (WBD) with an Overweight
Jul 2, 2009 07:51AM J.P. Morgan Resumes Coverage on Kennametal (KMT) with an Underweight
Jul 2, 2009 07:39AM Baird Starts Onyx Pharmaceuticals (ONXX) at Outperform
Jul 2, 2009 07:37AM Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage on F5 Networks (FFIV) with Hold; Risk/Reward Balanced
Jul 2, 2009 07:34AM Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage on Juniper Networks (JNPR) with a Hold; Missing Opportunities in Emerging Technologies
Jul 2, 2009 07:30AM Auriga Starts Blue Coat Systems (BCSI) at Buy
Jul 2, 2009 07:27AM Auriga Starts Riverbed Technology (RVBD) at Hold
Jul 2, 2009 07:26AM Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage on Cisco Systems (CSCO) with a Buy; Anticipate Accelerating Growth
Jul 2, 2009 07:14AM Morgan Stanley Starts Delta Air Lines (DAL) at Overweight
Jul 2, 2009 07:05AM JP Morgan Starts Energy Conversion (ENER) at Overweight
Jul 1, 2009 04:45PM Deutsche Bank Starts Cisco Systems (CSCO) at Buy
Jul 1, 2009 12:41PM Kaufman Bros Starts Palm (PALM) at Hold, Sees As Possible Takeover Bait
Jul 1, 2009 12:01PM Sterne Agee Initiates Coverage on Itron (ITRI) with a Neutral
Jul 1, 2009 11:59AM JMP Securities Initiates Coverage on Silicon Lab (SLAB) with an Outperform
Jul 1, 2009 11:52AM JMP Securities Initiates Coverage on Symantec (SYMC) with a Market Outperform
Jul 1, 2009 11:51AM JMP Securities Initiates Coverage on ArcSight (ARST) with a Market Perform
Jul 1, 2009 11:49AM Northland Securities Initiates Coverage on Volcano (VOLC) with an Outperform
Jul 1, 2009 11:38AM Lazard Capital Initiates Coverage on McKesson (MCK) with a Buy
Jul 1, 2009 11:13AM Caris Starts Oracle (ORCL) at Above Average
Jul 1, 2009 11:11AM Lazard Capital Initiates Coverage on AmerisourceBergen (ABC) with a Buy
Jul 1, 2009 11:10AM Roth Capital Initiates Coverage on CNinsure (CISG) with a Buy
Jul 1, 2009 11:08AM Lazard Capital Initiates Coverage on Cardinal Health (CAH) with a Hold
Jul 1, 2009 10:01AM Brean Murray Initiates Coverage on American Water Works (AWK) with a Buy; Highlights Income & Capital Appreciation
Jul 1, 2009 09:49AM Stifel Nicolaus Initiates Coverage on Public Storage (PSA) with a Buy
Jul 1, 2009 09:48AM Caris & Co Initiates Coverage on Oracle (ORCL) with an Above Average
Jul 1, 2009 09:46AM Stifel Nicolaus Initiates Coverage on OpenTable (OPEN) with a Hold
Jul 1, 2009 09:38AM Susquehanna Initiates Coverage on Kinetic Concepts (KCI) with a Neutral; Dominant Wound Franchise Not Without Challenges
Jul 1, 2009 09:29AM Piper Jaffray Initiates Coverage on Myriad Pharmaceuticals (MYRX) with an Underweight; Pipeline Lacks Sufficient Data
Jul 1, 2009 09:18AM Piper Jaffray Transitions Coverage on Alvarion Ltd. (ALVR) to Underweight; Raises 2010 EPS Estimates
Jul 1, 2009 09:13AM Piper Jaffray Transitions Rating on AtriCure (ATRC) to Underweight; Risk/Reward Less Attractive
Jul 1, 2009 09:05AM ThinkEquity Initiates Coverage on OpenTable (OPEN) with a Buy
Jul 1, 2009 09:02AM Maxim Initiates Coverage on Atlas Air Worldwide (AAWW) with a Buy
Jul 1, 2009 08:50AM Jefferies & Co Initiates Coverage on Energy Recovery (ERII) with a Hold
Jul 1, 2009 08:49AM UBS Initiates Coverage on Edwards Lifesciences (EW) with a Neutral
Jul 1, 2009 07:46AM Bank of America Resumes Coverage on Peabody Energy (BTU) with a Buy
Jul 1, 2009 07:44AM Bank of America Resumes Coverage on Massey Energy (MEE)
Jul 1, 2009 07:42AM Baird Initiates Coverage on ABB Ltd (ABB) with an Outperform
Jul 1, 2009 07:41AM Bank of America Resumes Coverage on CONSOL Energy (CNX) with a Buy
Jul 1, 2009 07:40AM Oppenheimer Starts IAC/InterActiveCorp (IACI) at Outperform
Jul 1, 2009 07:39AM William Blair Initiates Coverage on NASDAQ OMX Group (NDAQ)
Jul 1, 2009 07:38AM William Blair Initiates Coverage on NYSE Euronext (NYX) with Market Perform
Jul 1, 2009 07:30AM Piper Jaffray Transfers Coverage on Myriad Genetics (MYGN) to Overweight; Attractive Opportunity At Present Levels
Jun 30, 2009 03:37PM Coldwater Creek (CWTR) Surges on Piper Jaffray Buy Recommendation
Jun 30, 2009 11:48AM Kaufman Bros. Initiates Coverage on GSI Commerce (GSIC) with a Buy
View Older Stories