Equities Research Analysts’ updated eps estimates for Saturday, August 19th:
ParkerVision (NASDAQ:PRKR) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “ParkerVision, Inc. operates two segments – the Video Products Division and the Wireless Technology Division. The Video Division is engaged in the design, development and marketing of automated video camera control systems, marketed under the tradename CameraMan and automated production systems, marketed under the tradename PVTV Studio. The Wireless Division is engaged in the development and initial commercialization of its Direct2Data, or D2D, technology. “
PAREXEL International Corporation (NASDAQ:PRXL) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. They currently have $98.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “Parexel International Corporation is one of the largest biopharmaceutical outsourcing organizations in the world, providing a broad range of knowledge-based contract research, medical marketing and consulting services to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. With a commitment to providing solutions that expedite time-to-market and peak market penetration, PAREXEL has developed significant expertise in clinical trials management, data management, biostatistical analysis, medical marketing, clinical pharmacology, regulatory and medical consulting, industry training and publishing and other drug development consulting services. Its information technology subsidiary, Perceptive Informatics, Inc., develops and offers a portfolio of innovative technology-based products and services that facilitate clinical drug development and are designed to decrease time to peak sales. “
Prudential Public Limited (NYSE:PUK) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “PRUDENTIAL PLC provides retail financial products and services and fund management to many millions of customers worldwide. Their commitment to the shareholders who own Prudential is to maximise the value over time of their investment. They do this by investing for the long term to develop and bring out the best in their people and their businesses to produce superior products and services, and hence superior financial returns. Their aim is to deliver top quartile performance among their international peer group in terms of total shareholder returns. “
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE:RLH) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. Zacks Investment Research currently has $7.75 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “WestCoast Hospitality Corporation serves the western United States with thousands of hotel rooms in different hotels. WestCoast provides entertainment services through TicketsWest.com, which encompasses a computerized ticket company with operations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Colorado, and WestCoast Entertainment, a Broadway and special event presenting company. TicketsWest.com services are available through its website, at www.TicketsWest.com, stand-alone outlets and a 24-hour toll free call center. (PRESS RELEASE) “
SINO BIOPHARMACEUT HKD0.025 (NASDAQ:SBMFF) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited researches, develops, produces and sells biopharmaceutical products for the medical treatment of ophthalmia, as well as modernized Chinese medicine and chemical medicine for the treatment of hepatitis. Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited is headquartered in Wanchai, Hong Kong. “
SCYNEXIS (NASDAQ:SCYX) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “SCYNEXIS, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company. It is engaged in the discovery, development, and commercialization of anti-infectives to address unmet therapeutic needs. The Company is developing its lead product candidate, SCY-078, as an oral and intravenous (IV) drug for the treatment of serious and life-threatening invasive fungal infections in humans. It also provides contract research and development services. SCYNEXIS, Inc. is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. “
Safestore Hldgs (NASDAQ:SFSHF) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “Safestore Holdings plc is a real estate investment trust. The company provides self-storage facilities for personal and business customers primarily in the United Kingdom and France. Safestore Holdings plc is headquartered in Borehamwood, the United Kingdom. “
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure (NYSE:SOI) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. Zacks Investment Research currently has $14.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. manufactures and provides patented mobile proppant management systems which unload, store and deliver proppant at oil and natural gas well sites and its systems are deployed in many of the most active oil and natural gas basins in the United States, including the Permian Basin, the Eagle Ford Shale and the SCOOP/STACK formation. Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. is based in Houston, United States. “
SpartanNash (NASDAQ:SPTN) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a sell rating. According to Zacks, “SpartanNash Co. is a food distributor serving military commissaries and exchanges in the United States. The company’s core businesses include distributing food to military commissaries and exchanges and independent and corporate-owned retail stores located in 44 states and the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Azores, Bahrain and Egypt. It operates supermarkets, primarily under the banners of Family Fare Supermarkets, No Frills, Bag ‘n Save and Econofoods. SpartanNash Co., formerly known as Spartan Stores, Inc., is headquartered in United States. “
SPIRAX-SARCO ENG (NASDAQ:SPXSF) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. Zacks Investment Research currently has $81.00 target price on the stock. According to Zacks, “Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc is a multi-national engineering group. The company’s business segment consists of Spirax Sarco for steam specialties and Watson-Marlow for niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies. Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc is headquartered in Cheltenham, the United Kingdom. “
Social Reality (NASDAQ:SRAX) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Social Reality, Inc. is an internet advertising company. It provides automated digital platform technology and social management software for internet advertising. The Company’s business platform consists of Social Reality Ad Exchange, GroupAd, SRAX MD, SRAX DI and Steel Media. It provides a platform which allows website publishers to sell their media inventory to digital adverting buyers. Social Reality, Inc. is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. “
1st Source Corporation (NASDAQ:SRCE) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a hold rating to a buy rating. They currently have $51.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “1ST SOURCE CORP.is a bank holding company engaged in general banking business. The bank offers a broad range of commercial banking, personal banking and trust services. In addition, 1st Source Bank provides highly specialized financing services for: automobile fleets in the rental and leasing industries; privately-held used aircraft; heavy duty trucks and construction equipment.These services are marketed nationwide. “
SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “SunCoke Energy, Inc is a producer of metallurgical coke in the Americas. The Company acquires, owns, and operates the coke making and coal mining operations. Its coke making facilities are in the United States and Brazil. “
SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SXCP) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a sell rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “SunCoke Energy Partners L.P. manufactures metallurgical coke used in the blast furnace production of steel. SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P. is based in Lisle, Illinois. “
Technicolor SA (NASDAQ:TCLRY) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a buy rating to a hold rating. According to Zacks, “Technicolor, formerly known as Thomson SA, serves as an international base of entertainment, software, and gaming customers. The Company is a leading provider of production, postproduction, and distribution services to content creators, network service providers and broadcasters. Technicolor engages in film processing; manufacture and distribution of DVDs (including Blu-ray Disc); and supplying set-top boxes and gateways. The Company also operates an Intellectual Property and Licensing business unit. “
