Maxim

According to a research report published this morning, Maxim has downgraded First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) from Hold to Sell, and reestablished its $9 PT. Maxim said in the report, "Though we had reserved hope its project business would prove sustainable, we believe the bull case for FSLR now rests...

Maxim is out with its report today on Suntech Power Holdings (NYSE: STP), lowering its PT to $2.50 from $4. In its report, Maxim writes, "Our forecast for negative EPS and cash flow make valuation on P/E and DCF impossible, while we view book value as an irrelevant measure given negative operating...

Maxim is out with its report today on Suntech Power Holdings (NYSE: STP), maintaining Sell. In its report, Maxim writes, "While STP delivered better-than-expected shipments and revenue, gross margin (x-1x items) of 15% trailed Street expectations by almost 300 basis points, while its outlook for...

Maxim reiterated its Buy rating on STR Holdings (NASDAQ: STRI). At the same time, the rating agency reduced its price target on the company's stock from $22 to $19. On Wednesday, STRI closed the day at $13.32. Its shares are having a disastrous session in today's pre-market trading, slumping 14.34...

The positive Bloomberg report can be found here. Bloomberg and Maxim Group data show that the company could fetch over $20/share.

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Maxim has upgraded LCA Vision (NASDAQ: LCAV) from Hold to Buy and has established a $9 price target.

Maxim has downgraded SORL Auto Parts (NASDAQ: SORL) from Buy to Hold.

Maxim has downgraded China-Biotics (NASDAQ: CHBT) from Buy to Hold.

Met-Pro Corporation (NYSE: MPR) announced today that Raymond J. De Hont, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Gary J. Morgan, Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Maxim Group Growth Conference in New York City on Thursday, November 18, 2010...

Volterra Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: VLTR) is a recommended Buy from Jefferies because of its potential significant revenue growth, due to Jefferies' checks that "suggest Volterra recently engaged with Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) for the first time as Apple is not satisfied with its current...

Analysts at Maxim Group initiate coverage of Harbin Electric (NASDAQ: HRBN) with a "buy" rating. HRBN’s shares closed at $17.66 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here Learn how to find the best stocks to trade each day in our 70 page E-Book and 90...

Analysts at Maxim Group initiate coverage of St Jude Medical (NYSE: STJ) with a "buy" rating. The target price for STJ is set to $44. STJ’s shares closed at$36.49 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Analysts at Maxim initiate coverage of Stryker (NYSE: SYK) with a “buy” rating. The price target for SYK is set to $8. Shares of SYK closed at $57.78 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here.

Maxim downgraded Kirby (NYSE: KEX) from “buy” to “hold.” Maxim said that the downgrade is based on the disappointing Q4 results and guidance issued by KEX. KEX’s shares have slipped 0.66% to $33.33 in pre-market trading.