Argus upgraded Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) from Hold to Buy with a price target of $78.00.

The firm's upgrade assumes that antitrust concerns related to the planned merger with Halliburton have diminished significantly following the September 28 announcement that the two companies will divest additional assets.

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Shares of Baker Hughes closed at $54.41 yesterday.