Benchmark

Benchmark, which raised its PT and upgraded shares of STEC, Inc. (NASDAQ: STEC), is providing some color on the stock. “Surely, our rating increase might elicit some controversy,” Benchmark writes. “The bears will argue that STEC will continue to lose market share in the high-end portion of the...

The Benchmark Company has upgraded STEC (NASDAQ: STEC) from Hold to Buy and has established a $21 price target.

According to Benchmark, American Science & Engineering (NASDAQ: ASEI) is scheduled to report its Q4FY11 on Monday May 9. Benchmark said that it thinks the company could report an in-line or potentially weaker than expected quarter from slow bookings and lower shipments of high-margin...

Benchmark reiterated its Buy rating and price target of $10 on Guidance Software (NASDAQ: GUID) in a research report published today. Guidance is expected to announce its Q1 results later today, but Benchmark is optimistic about its results. In the report, Benchmark states, "Our confidence in the...

Benchamark reiterated its price target of $9 on Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ: EXAS) in a research report published today. In the report, Benchmark states, "We believe EXAS shares already reflect some anticipation of favorable DDW presentations. Still, we anticipate some support from...

Benchmark set its price target on Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) to $44 in a research report published today. Benchmark currently has a Buy rating on Time Warner. In yesterday's trading, Time Warner lost 3.29% to close the day at $36.49.

Benchmark reiterated its Buy rating on R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (NASDAQ: RRD) in a research report published today. Benchmark also left its price target of $23 unchanged, after R.R. Donnelley report Q1 results in line with market expectations. In the report, Benchmark states, "RRD...

Benchmark is raising its price target from $5 to $7 on eResearch Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ERES) and has upgraded its rating from Sell to Hold on the stock. Says Benchmark, in the report, “[ERES] reported strong Q1 contract bookings and non-GAAP earnings, but cancellations soared and management...

Benchmark is maintaining its Hold rating on shares of OpenTable (NASDAQ: OPEN), which “reported in-line 1Q11 results and announced that CFO Matt Roberts will become CEO in June.” “Our 2011 revenue and EBITDA projections are unchanged,” Benchmark writes. “OpenTable closed yesterday at 40x and 76x...

Benchmark reports that, based on the overall improved results of eResearch Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERT), “we are cautiously upgrading shares to Hold and increasing our price target to $7.00 from $5.00.” eResearch Technology currently trades at $6.41.

Benchmark is out with its report today on Warnaco Group (NYSE: WRC), maintaining Buy. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "The balance sheet should remain strong, providing flexibility to fund organic growth, pursue strategic acquisitions, and explore other opportunities to enhance shareholder...

Benchmark is out with its report today on NetLogic Microsystems (NASDAQ: NETL), reiterating Buy. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "The long-term growth drivers remain intact. An increasing amount of network traffic is moving from legacy circuit-switched networks to IP-based packet switched...

Benchmark is out with its report today on SABA Software (NASDAQ: SABA), initiating SABA at Buy. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "We are initiating coverage of SABA with a Buy rating and $15 price target. We expect the Company will earn non-GAAP EPS of $0.11 on $118 million in total revenue...

The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton is almost here, and there's no escaping the brouhaha. It seems like everyone is trying to make a buck off the royal nuptials. With that in mind, here are three "royal" stocks that may be worth a look now. Royal Dutch Shell Perhaps the biggest...

LIN TV (NYSE: TVL) reported better-than-expected 1Q11 results. Net revenue was $93 million, above consensus of $91 million and guidance of $91- 92 million, driven primarily by strong growth in digital. Adjusted EBITDA of $23 million exceeded Benchmark's $22 million forecast on lower costs, while...