Notable Analyst Rating Changes 12/19: ALKS, AIZ, ASML Upgraded; FLR, RIMM, EBAY Downgraded Dec 19, 2008 09:53AM

UPGRADES:
Jefferies & Co upgrades Alkermes (Nasdaq: ALKS) from Hold to Buy.

J.P. Morgan upgrades Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) from Neutral to Overweight.

J.P. Morgan upgrades ASML Holding (Nasdaq: ASML) from Neutral to Overweight.

Notable Analyst Rating Changes 2/5: PHM, KBH, POT, MOS, RIO Upgraded; GS, SOHU, SIRF Downgraded Feb 5, 2008 10:24AM

StreetInsider.com Notable Analyst Rating Changes:

UPGRADES:
BofA upgrades Pulte Homes (NYSE: PHM) and KB Home (NYSE: KBH) from Neutral to Buy.

Citi upgrades Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (NYSE: POT) and Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) to Buy.