Benchmark

In a report published by Benchmark, Ansys, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: ANSS) analyst day in New York highlighted the under penetration market opportunity. Benchmark reported that the overall message continues to revolve around the positive long-term fundamentals of the engineering simulation software market...

According to Benchmark, STAAR Surgical Corporation's (NASDAQ: STAA) Q4 revenue was eclipsed by accelerating spending but 2011 continues to look promising. Benchmark reported that revenue in 4Q10 expanded 8.3% to $14.4 million, which exceeded the $14.2 million consensus and Benchmark forecast. “Loss...

According to Benchmark, Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) expects a slight upside in its 4Q10 Earnings. Benchmark reported that Big Lots is expected to report Q4 earnings on Thursday, March 3, before the market open. “We believe there could be slight upside potential to ours and the consensus estimate of $1.38...

Benchmark has published a research report on Warnaco Group (NYSE: WRC) after the company reported a strong 4Q and after company management issued new 2011 guidance. In the report, Benchmark writes "We believe management is being conservative, as initial 2010 revenue guidance was for revenues up 5%-...

According to Benchmark, Terremark Worldwide (NASDAQ: TMRK) downgraded to Hold with sale pending. Benchmark reported that it downgraded Terremark from Buy to Hold. “Verizon's $19 per share tender offer commenced on February 10 with 28% of TMRK's stock pledging acceptance. A competing bidder appears...

According to Benchmark, IRIS International (NASDAQ: IRIS) had Q4 EPS and 2011 Guidance well below consensus. Benchmark reported that revenue of $29.3 million in 4Q10 slightly exceeded the consensus $28.8 million forecast but EPS of $0.03 missed the $0.06 consensus. “Weakness was attributed to...

Analysts at Benchmark downgrade Terremark Worldwide Inc (NASDAQ: TMRK) from “buy” to “hold.” TMRK shares gained 0.21% to close at $18.98 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Benchmark is out with its report on Time Warner (NYSE: TWX), upgrading TWX from Hold to Buy. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "We are raising our rating on Time Warner from Hold to Buy as the accelerating advertising recovery is likely to help sustain high-single digit growth in Networks...

Benchmark is out with its report today on SBA Communications (NASDAQ: SBAC), raising its price target from $46 to $50. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "SBA is likely to grow adjusted funds from operations and free cash flow about 15%-20% per year for the foreseeable future. SBA currently...

Benchmark is raising its PT on priceline.com Inc. (NASDAQ: PCLN) from $466 to $504. “priceline.com appears well-positioned to benefit from the steady, ongoing recovery in travel demand with solid growth in the US and Western Europe through Priceline.com and Booking.com augmented by rapid expansion...

Benchmark is out with its report today on GSI Commerce (NASDAQ: GSIC), after Nordstrom's announced Thursday that it is acquiring HauteLook, an online retailer, for $180M. Jamie Nordstrom, the President of Nordstrom direct stated, "Customers are responding to this way of shopping, so we'd like to...

Benchmark is out with its report today on ValueClick (NASDAQ: VCLK), downgrading VCLK from Buy to Hold. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "We downgrade ValueClick from Buy to Hold. While recent operating momentum is likely sustained over the next quarter or two, we believe the risk/reward has...

Analysts at Benchmark upgrade Journal Communications Inc (NYSE: JRN) from “hold” to “buy.” The target price for JRN has been raised from $5 to $7. JRN shares gained 4.55% to close at $5.29 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Benchmark is out with its report today on American Tower (NYSE: AMT), raising its PT from $55 to $65. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "An enhanced focus around wireless spectrum could accelerate tower demand via new networks. Tower valuation remains within the historical range with support...

Benchmark is out with its report today on Rackspace (NYSE: RAX) raising its PT from $40 to $43. In a note to clients, Benchmark writes, "Rackspace reported 4Q10 results above expectations as growth accelerated. The 2011 growth outlook of greater than 24% is impressively higher than anticipated. New...