Benchmark

Benchmark is out with its report today on Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), raising EPS estimates. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "We raise our Google estimates as channel checks reveal strong search advertising, which is driving double-digit cost-per-click growth. Our 1Q11 EPS estimate rises from $...

In a report published by Benchmark, Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) price target is raised to $34. Benchmark said that bond issuance trends have carried over from 2H10, resulting in better than expected issuance levels during 1Q11. “As a result, we have increased our 1Q11 estimates and increased...

In a report published by Benchmark, GSI Commerce (NASDAQ: GSIC) is seeing $185 Million 2011E Cash Flow. Benchmark said that, “Shares of GSI Commerce (GSIC-Buy, PT from $28 to $27) have fallen 16%, versus the NASDAQ composite falling 4%, since reporting 4Q10 results on February 9 reflecting the NFL...

Benchmark has upgraded OSI Systems (NASDAQ: OSIS) from Neutral to Buy and has raised the price target to $44. In the report, Benchmark writes "We are upgrading OSIS to a BUY with a Price Target of $44 on improving visibility for both security and healthcare. We believe OSI has upside in FY12 from...

The Benchmark Company has lowered the price target on Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ: PERY) from $40 to $36 and maintains its Buy rating.

The Benchmark Company has initiated coverage on Travelzoo, Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO) with a Buy rating and $54 price target.

The Benchmark Company has upgraded OSI Systems (NASDAQ: OSIS) from Neutral to Buy and has issued a $44 price target.

Benchmark is out with its report today on Synergetics USA (NASDAQ: SURG), raising its PT from $6 to $7. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "We are raising our price target to $7.00 from $6.00 based on increasing our F2012 EPS forecast to $0.33 from $0.29, and increasing our valuation multiple...

In a report published by Benchmark, Columbia Laboratories' (NASDAQ: CBRX) Q4 pro-forma beats forecasts but the focus remains on study data publication and NDA Filing. Benchmark said that Columbia reported Q4 results that were slightly better than anticipated but its focus remains Management's...

In a report published by Benchmark, it increased its price target on Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ: ALOG) from $52 to $60. Benchmark said that Analogic reported a solid quarter with strength in medical, as expected. “Revenue was $117 million, up $15 million y/y, and $ 6 million better than...

Benchmark has raised the price target on Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ: ALOG) from $52 to $60 and maintains its Buy rating.

Benchmark believes that trading-oriented investors should swap out shares of Lawson Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWSN) and move into Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC) “to exploit the recent short term valuation discrepancy.” “Following the recent jump in LWSN's shares, we believe further...

Benchmark is lowering its FY11 sales estimates on Force Protection Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT). “We decrease our FY11 sales estimate by $11 million to $691 million to be conservative until backlog firms up in Q2 and Q3,” Benchmark writes. “We lower our EPS by $0.05 to $0.40 to reflect a loss in 1H. Our new...

In a report published by Benchmark, Savvis' (NASDAQ: SVVS) price ratget is to be raised to $45 on operating momentum and industry trends. Benchmark said that it met with Savvis management earlier this week and remain convinced Savvis' stock represents a compelling investment. “We raise our price...

Benchmark is out with its report today on MIPS Technologies (NASDAQ: MIPS), upgrading MIPS from Buy to Hold. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "We are upgrading our rating for shares of MIPS Technologies to 'Buy' from 'Hold'. First and foremost, our investment thesis is predicated on the...