Notable Analyst Rating Changes 4/29: WB, CVX, MCHP Upgraded; CHL, POT, UAUA Downgraded

April 29, 2008 11:23 AM EDT

StreetInsider.com Notable Analyst Rating Changes:

UPGRADES:
Deustche Bank upgrades Wachovia (NYSE: WB) from Hold to Buy, saying the stock is cheap versus franchise value and normalized EPS.

Goldman Sachs upgrades Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) from Neutral to Buy and raised their price target from $93 to $115, citing attractive risk/reward.

William Blair upgrades Microchip (Nasdaq: MCHP) from Market Perform to Outperform.

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DOWNGRADES:
Goldman Sachs downgrades China Mobile Limited (NYSE: CHL) Buy to Neutral, citing valuation after 86% move since June 8th. The firm cites potential for downside news flow or sentiment risks.

RBC Capital downgrades Potash (NYSE: POT) from Top Pick to Outperform with a $300 price target.

Calyon Securities downgrades UAL Corp (Nasdaq: UAUA) from Add to Neutral.

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NEW COVERAGE:
Citi initiates coverage on Pediatrix Medical Group Inc (NYSE: PDX) with a Buy. Price target $79

American Technology Research initiates coverage on Monolithic Power (Nasdaq: MPWR) with a Buy rating and $29 price target.

Stephens initiates coverage on American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE: AEO) with an Overweight rating at $28 price target.

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AEO 13.56

-0.21 -1.53%
Volume: 2,565,520
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CHL 51.24

+0.64 +1.26%
Volume: 1,476,427
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CVX 106.50

+1.22 +1.16%
Volume: 3,623,326
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MCHP 36.67

-0.02 -0.05%
Volume: 873,199
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MPWR 17.41

+0.41 +2.41%
Volume: 358,274
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PDX 31.70

+0.00 +0.00%
Volume: 571,098
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POT 44.80

+0.10 +0.22%
Volume: 3,480,302
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UAUA 23.66

+0.00 +0.00%
Volume: 2,486,435
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WB 5.54

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Volume: 79,673,174
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