BGB Securities Initiates Coverage on HSN, Inc. (HSNI) with a Buy Sep 3, 2010 09:25AM

BGB Securities initiates coverage on HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSNI) with a Buy rating. PT $36.

To see all the upgrades/downgrades on shares of HSNI, visit our Analyst Ratings page.

Shares gained $0.84 yesterday to close at $28.68.


J.P. Morgan Initiates Coverage on Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp (NNA) with a 'Neutral' Sep 3, 2010 08:33AM

J.P. Morgan initiates coverage on Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: NNA) with a 'Neutral' rating. PT $7.

To see all the upgrades/downgrades on shares of NNA, visit our Analyst Ratings page.

Shares gained $0.05 yesterday to close at $5.91. The stock is trading at the low end of the 52-wk range ($5.04 - 10.20)


Leerink Swan Resumed Genzyme (GENZ) at Outperform, Sees Final Sale Price Around $80/Sh Sep 3, 2010 08:03AM

Leerink Swan resumed coverage on Genzyme (Nasdaq: GENZ) with an Outperform rating.

The firm estimates a 90% probability of a successful sale of GENZ (to SNY or other White Knight); 6 months to deal finalization; and final sale price of ~$80/share.

However, the firm warns if not sold shares will trade to the high-$50s.


KeyBanc Starts W.R. Grace & Co. (GRA) at Buy Sep 3, 2010 07:28AM

KeyBanc initiates coverage on W.R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) with a Buy rating and $36 price target.

The firm cited:
1) is an emerging high quality specialty chemical company with good growth potential;
2) benefits from leading market positions and favorable industry dynamics;
3) can leverage solid internal fundamentals;
4) has good potential to drive margin expansion over time; and
5) represents an attractive investment proposition considering current valuation levels.

The firm's price target is based on EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.0x and a P/E of 12.7x based on 2011 EPS estimates.


Kaufman Bros Reinstates Vistaprint NV (VPRT) at Buy Sep 3, 2010 06:35AM

Kaufman Bros reinstates coverage on Vistaprint NV (Nasdaq: VPRT) with a Buy rating and $50 price target.

The firm notes:


  • Vistaprint has strong value proposition and proprietary technology
  • Biggest current key debate is around revenue growth deceleration
  • Believe that 1) current factors affecting VPRT are temporary; 2) revenue growth should accelerate in F2012 as international mix crosses 50%
  • Stock cheap at 13x calendar 2011 PF EPS of $2.49 (12x ex. cash), vs. 2-year forward PF EPS growth of 21%


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