Benchmark Updates 8/2

Benchmark made a number of updates in a research report published today.

Guidance Software (NASDAQ: GUID) had its rating reiterated at Buy. At the same time, its price target was maintained at $10. On Monday, GUID lost 0.4% of its value to finish the day at $7.49.

Harte-Hanks (NYSE: HHS) had its rating reiterated at Hold. At the same time, its price target was reduced from $10 to $9. On Monday, HHS lost 2.45% of its value to end the day at $7.97. Its shares continued to slide in today's pre-market trading, falling 0.88% to stand around $7.90.

Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) had its rating reiterated at Hold. At the moment, the rating agency does not have a price target placed on the company's stock. On Monday, MUR lost 1% of its value to end the day at $63.58. Its shares started to rebound in today's pre-market trading, rising 0.08% to stand around $63.63.

eResearch (NYSE: ERT) had its rating downgraded from Buy to Hold. At the same time, its price target was reduced to $6.50. On Monday, ERT added 0.94% to its value to finish the day at $6.43.