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Benchmark upgraded Diodes (NASDAQ: DIOD) from Hold to Buy. In a research report published today, Benchmark states, "Now that investor expectations have been reset lower, and considering the current valuation multiple, we are upgrading our rating from "Hold" to "Buy". Longer-term, we believe the...

Benchmark is out with its report today on Diodes (NASDAQ: DIOD), upgrading DIOD from Hold to Buy. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "Now that investor expectations have been reset lower, and considering the current valuation multiple, we are upgrading our rating from 'Hold' to 'Buy'. Longer-...

Benchmark provided color on Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW) after the company achieved a court victory over American Airlines (NYSE: AMR). In a research report published today, Benchmark states, "On June 1, 2011, an Illinois court granted injunctive relief to Orbitz (OWW-Hold, PT $3) and Travelport...

Benchmark is out with a research report this morning, where it reiterates its Buy rating on InfoSpace (NASDAQ: INSP); it has an $11.00 price target on the stock. The Benchmark analysts cited the company's recent announcement that it is selling Mercantila for a nominal upfront payment. Since...

According to Benchmark, eResearch Technology (NYSE: ERT) is upgraded to Buy. Benchmark said that it is upgrading ERT shares to Buy from Hold and increasing the price target to $7.50 from $7.00. “Our current-quarter non-GAAP EPS forecast is increased to $0.11 from $0.09. Our full-year 2011 non-GAAP...

Benchmark is out with its report today on inContact (NASDAQ: SAAS), reiterating Buy after meeting with SAAS management. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "Our meetings reinforced our Buy rating, $5 price target and investment thesis on inContact. We believe the Company is highly leveraged to...

Benchmark is out with its report today on InterXion Holding (NASDAQ: INXN), initiating INXN at Buy. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "We initiate coverage of InterXion with a $17 target price and a Buy rating. InterXion is a European data center company with 28 facilities in 11 countries....

According to Benchmark, AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) is scheduled to report Q4FY11 in late June. Benchmark said that it expects the company to report an inline or better than expected quarter and deliver 13-15% revenue and EPS growth for the full year. “Management tightened its full year guidance...

According to Benchmark, Lamar Advertising (NASDAQ: LAMR) should see steady mid-single digit revenue growth in 2011 barring a double-dip in the US economy. Benchmark said that it believes outdoor advertising trends and pacings are holding up despite some moderation in US economic activity. “2Q11...

Benchmark is out with its report today on OpenTable (NASDAQ: OPEN), maintaining Hold. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "OpenTable's Spotlight deals service continues to slow and chatter about possible competition for the core reservation service has heightened. But nothing concrete has...

Deutsche Bank is out with its report today on Synergetics USA (NASDAQ: SURG), maintaining Buy. In a note to clients, Deutsche Bank writes, "In F2012 we forecast 50% EPS expansion to $0.33. That implies a 16x PE multiple for what becomes the current fiscal year in just two months (August). Based on...

Benchmark terminated coverage of GSI Commerce (NASDAQ: GSIC) with a Buy rating and a price target of $29.25. Benchmark terminated its coverage of the company's stock as the company is about to be taken over by eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY). In a research report published today, Benchmark states, "We are...

Benchmark reiterated its Buy rating on Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ: ALOG) ahead of the company's quarterly earnings report, which is due on Tuesday, June 7. In a research report published today, Benchmark states, "We continue to like the stock based on upside from both medical and security in the...

Benchmark provided color on Vitacost (NASDAQ: VITC). In a research report published today, Benchmark commented on the company's chances of recommencing trading on the NASDAQ Exchange. In the report, Benchmark states, "Vitacost (VITC-Hold) stock could recommence trading on the NASDAQ Exchange...

Benchmark is out with its report today on Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), reiterating Buy. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "Travelzoo trades at 43x our 2011E EPS of $1.64 and 24x our 2012E EPS of $2.65. Travelzoo stands well-positioned to benefit from the global recovery in travel advertising...