UBS Investment Research

In a report published Friday, UBS Investment Research analyst Bill Carroll downgraded Taminco (NYSE: TAM) from Buy to Neutral, but raised the price target from $21.00 to $24.00. In the report, UBS Investment Research noted, “Believe could eventually benefit from more liquidity (free float only...

In a report published Friday, UBS Investment Research analyst Bill Carroll downgraded Mosaic (NYSE: MOS) from Buy to Neutral, and lowered the price target from $68.00 to $40.00. In the report, UBS Investment Research noted, “We expect global potash fertilizer prices could decline from ~$400/ton...

In a report published Friday, UBS Investment Research analyst Stephen Chin downgraded Linear Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: LLTC) from Buy to Neutral, but reiterated the $40.00 price target. In the report, UBS Investment Research noted, “We are downgrading Linear to Neutral from Buy given that...

In a report published Friday, UBS Investment Research analyst Stephen Chin downgraded Broadcom (NASDAQ: BRCM) from Buy to Neutral, and lowered the price target from $35.00 to $30.00. In the report, UBS Investment Research noted, “We are downgrading Broadcom to a Neutral rating from Buy owing to...

In a report published Friday, UBS Investment Research analyst Ross T. Nussbaum downgraded BRE Properties (NYSE: BRE) from Buy to Neutral, but raised the price target from $53.00 to $55.00. In the report, UBS Investment Research noted, “We see a low probability (10%) of BRE being sold to the...

In a report published Wednesday, UBS Investment Research analyst Jason DeRise reiterated a Sell rating and $20.00 price target on Safeway (NYSE: SWY). In the report, UBS Investment Research noted, “We first published our Safeway preview last week on July 11, which highlighted our view of what...

In a report published Friday, UBS Investment Research analyst John Roberts reiterated a Buy rating on Kraton Performance Polymers (NYSE: KRA). In the report, UBS Investment Research noted, “We estimate DOW's sales are ~80% petroleum-based, split between oil- & gas-based raws. Gas-based...

In a report published Friday, UBS Investment Research analyst John Roberts reiterated a Buy rating on The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW). In the report, UBS Investment Research noted, “We estimate DOW's sales are ~80% petroleum-based, split between oil- & gas-based raws. Gas-based chemical...

In a report published Friday, UBS Investment Research analyst Eric J. Sheridan upgraded Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) from Neutral to Buy, and raised the price target from $28.00 to $30.00. In the report, UBS Investment Research noted, “We are upgrading Facebook to Buy & raising our PT to $30 given...

UBS Investment Research reiterated its Neutral rating on Pentair (NYSE: PNR) and lowered its price target from $46 to $42 on sales headwinds for the second quarter. UBS Investment Research noted, "We think a dry 2Q hurt weather-related U.S. pump sales, and weaker mfg data suggests down side to...

UBS Investment Research initiated its coverage on International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) with a Buy rating and a price target of $205. UBS Investment Research commented, "IBM is the only computer company to succeed in non-consecutive tech waves thanks to its excellent strategy and renewed...

UBS Investment Research initiated its coverage on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) with a Buy rating and a price target of $740. UBS Investment Research noted, "Apple is creating a tech empire that likely has not reached its zenith. Our Wave Principle teaches that empires don't last. We recommend the stock,...

UBS Investment Research reduced its rating on Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) from Buy to Neutral and cut its price target from $75 to $68. UBS Investment Research commented, "Our support for DUK had been predicated on the underlying financial fundamentals and the value we believe could be delivered to...

UBS Investment Research initiated its rating on EMC Corp (NYSE: EMC) with a Buy rating and a price target of $30. UBS Investment Research said, "We initiate with a Buy and target price of $30 per share. EMC is king of the storage ocean and could grow earnings in the teens. Given increasing...

UBS Investment Research reiterated its Neutral rating on hhgregg (NYSE: HGG) and reduced its price target from $10.75 to $9.50. UBS Investment Research noted, "Last night, HGG lowered its guidance for 1Q'13 and FY'13 due to lower than expected revenue from the Video segment. Video experienced a -...