Retail Analysts Became More Bullish During Q4

Alacra Pulse Check Blog submits: By Sheena LeeIt’s been a mixed bag for U.S. and Canadian apparel companies over the last 30 days, with upgrades equalling downgrades by sell-side and independent analysts tracked by Alacra Pulse.Complete Story »

Alacra Pulse Check Blog submits: Analysts downgraded significantly more energy companies than they upgraded during the last 30 days. There were 53 downgrades of energy companies by sell-side and independent analysts tracked by Alacra Pulse, compared with 36 upgrades. Some of the More Notable Changes:Complete Story »

Alacra Pulse Check Blog submits: by Angus Robertson It’s not very often that sell side analysts admit they were wrong, so give RBC Capital’s Mike Abramsky credit for taking it on the chin for Research in Motion (RIMM), which plunged 14% today after announcing lower sales forecasts.

Alacra Pulse Check Blog submits: By Angus RobertsonBank of America (BAC) may escaped the mortgage putback frying pan, but the smoldering threat of a Wikileaks expose fire is likely to keep a lid on the bank’s stock price after Monday’s rally.

Alacra Pulse Check Blog submits: By Sheena LeeSpectrum Pharmaceuticals (SPPI)

Alacra Pulse Check Blog submits: Despite another oil leak, analysts are warming to BP (BP) following the release of the U.S. presidential investigative commission’s report into last summer’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Alacra Pulse Check Blog submits: By Sheena Lee

Alacra Pulse Check Blog submits: By Sheena Lee