Argus Research

Argus maintained a Hold rating on Juniper Networks, Inc. (NYSE: JNPR) in a report issued Monday following the company’s Q4 results. Analyst Jim Kelleher noted that the company “posted a 14 percent year-over-year revenue decline in 4Q14, as the company’s routing and switching...

Speaking to Benzinga, Argus Research analyst John Staszak said that there is a lot Brazil-based 3G Capital could do with PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP). The Wall Street Journal has reported that 3G Capital is considering acquiring food and beverage companies, including PepsiCo. Staszak pointed out...

Jim Kelleher of Argus Research wrote in a note on Friday that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to report “strong” first quarter results due to the success of the company's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Kelleher expects the company to report it shipped 67.3 iPhone units in the quarter. At the...

Speaking to Benzinga, Argus Research Analyst John Staszak said that a partnership between The Coca-Cola Co (NYSE: KO) and WhiteWave Foods Co (NYSE: WWAV) would be a good idea. “A company like WhiteWave would benefit greatly from Coke’s strong distribution network,” he said....

Analysts at Argus Research upgraded Tyco International (Switzerland) (NYSE: TYC) from Hold to Buy. Tyco International shares have gained 13.42% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 14.18% in the same period. Tyco International's shares rose 0.89% to $42.98 in pre-market...

On Thursday, Argus Research analysts upgraded two financial stocks: Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE: WFC) upgraded from Sell to Buy; $54.00 price target. Citigroup Inc (NYSE: C) upgraded from Sell to Hold. Shares of Wells Fargo recently traded at $48.50, up 1.3 percent; Shares are up 7...

Analysts at Argus Research upgraded T Mobile U.S. (NYSE: TMUS) from Hold to Buy. T Mobile U.S. shares have jumped 23.23% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 18.65% in the same period. T Mobile U.S. shares gained 0.99% to $30.75 in pre-market trading.

Argus Research downgraded Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) from Buy to Hold. Las Vegas Sands shares have gained 7.88% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has surged 20.88% in the same period. Las Vegas Sands shares gained 0.16% to $63.64 at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Analysts at Argus Research upgraded CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) from Hold to Buy. CenterPoint Energy shares have gained 7.17% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has jumped 19.93% in the same period. CenterPoint Energy's shares gained 1.07% to close at $24.65 yesterday.

Argus Research initiated coverage on shares of Dollar General (NYSE: DG) with a Hold rating. Dollar General shares have surged 2.64% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 17.39% in the same period. Dollar General's shares dropped 3.90% to $53.44 in pre-market trading.

Argus Research upgraded ITC Holdings (NYSE: ITC) from Hold to Buy. The target price for ITC Holdings is set to $42. ITC Holdings shares have surged 12.93% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 16.67% in the same period. ITC Holdings' shares closed at $35.87 on Friday.

Analysts at Argus Research upgraded 3M Company (NYSE: MMM) from “hold” to “buy.” 3M shares have surged 27.84% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 19.69% in the same period. 3M Company's shares fell 0.01% to $144.89 in pre-market trading.

In a note released Wednesday, Argus analysts downgraded shares of ,b>Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ: CBRL) from Buy to Hold and removed the $120 price target. Despite a positive view on Cracker Barrel's theme, location and brand, the team at Argus cautioned that the company is in a slow...