The Stocks Wall Street Is Watching

The following stocks may be
impacted due to significant news as noted:

Discount retailer Wal-Mart
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has been downgraded by Goldman Sachs to “market perform” from
“recommended list” based on valuation.

Personal product maker
Gillette

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has been upgraded by Morgan Stanley to “overweight” from
“underweight” due to long-term growth prospects.

Software company Activision
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has beat its second-quarter earnings expectations by $0.03 with
profits of $0.13 per share. The company has also raised guidance for the full
year.

For profit school company
Corinthian Colleges

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has beat its first-quarter profit targets by
$0.08 with profits of $0.30 a share. The company has also raised its earnings
guidance.

Business services company
Charles River

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has beat its third-quarter earnings expectations by
$0.03 with profits of $0.39 per share.