The Stocks Wall Street Is Watching
The following stocks may be
impacted due to significant news as noted:
Drug maker Merck
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has been downgraded by UBS Warburg to “hold” from “buy” based on valuation.
Regional bank MBNA Corp.
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PowerRating) has been upgraded by Thomas Weisel to “buy” from “attractive”.
Biotech company Myriad Genetics
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received negative comments in a Barron’s article over the weekend which
claimed a perception among epidemiologists that a “breast cancer gene” is less
of a risk factor than originally thought. It is feared by some that this will hinder the company’s growth.
Computer printer maker Lexmark International
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profits of $0.79 per share.
Financial services company Household
International
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PowerRating) has been downgraded by Thomas Weisel to “market
perform” from “buy” due to concerns over losses in real estate loans.