FBR & Co.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) reports Q2 earnings after the market close on Monday. Analysts expect revenue of $26.33 billion with EPS of $0.71. Nomura analyst Rick Sherlund indicated that there may be some confusion due to restructuring charges and that some revenue may need to be...

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) reported Q4 results inline with expectations Tuesday and the stock surged 9.38 percent Wednesday to $2.45. Analysts commented on the stock following the earnings release. Below are highlights along with current ratings and price targets. Ascendiant...

In a report published Monday, FBR & Co. analyst Steven Halper reiterated a Market Perform rating on Humana Inc (NYSE: HUM), and raised the price target from $110.00 to $132.00. In the report, FBR & Co. noted, “Humana Inc. (HUM) reported 3Q14 results this morning. EPS were below expectations...

FBR & Co. upgraded Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: OWW) from Market Perform to Outperform with a $9 price target and increased estimates in a report issued Tuesday. Analyst Jake Fuller noted signs of momentum for the 3Q 2014 outlook with refinancing boosting free cash flow. Fuller raised...

In a note released Wednesday, FBR said, despite an earlier report from Bloomberg that noted 50/50 odds, a competitive from Dollar General (NYSE: DG) for Family Dollar Stores (NYSE: FDO) has a "relatively low probability." The FBR team believes the merger was potentially going to be...

ON Semiconductor's (NASDAQ: ONNN) reported solid earnings Thursday, resulting in analysts having more upbeat commentary on the company. FBR & Co - Reiterates Outperform and $12 Price Target: “After the close on Thursday, July 31, ON Semiconductor reported slightly better-than...

FBR & Co. on Thursday downgraded Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN) to a Market Perform rating. FBR analyst Susan Anderson stated, "we believe the stock will trade sideways in 2014 driven by continued UO weakness and the potential for Anthro/FP to slow with tougher compares in 2H14." Anderson...

In a report published Tuesday, FBR & Co. analyst Paul Miller moved PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (NYSE: PMT) to the FBR Top Picks list and reiterated an Outperform rating. Miller noted PennyMac's consistent net spread in a time of “significant” mortgage market volatility. The analyst...

In a report published Monday, FBR & Co. analyst Christopher Rolland maintained Outperform on ON Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: ONNN), raising its price target to $10.50 from $8.50. According to the report, ONNN has recently replaced ATML as an FBR Top Pick. “Management's tone was the most...

In a report published Monday, FBR & Co. analyst Christopher Rolland downgraded Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) to Market Perform from Outperform, raising its price target to $9.25 from 8.25. According to the report, FBR is removing ATML from its Top Picks list, primarily due to valuation...