Top Oil & Gas Analyst Calls (December 18, 2007)
These are the top analyst research noted that 247WallSt.com has seen in the oil, gas, and energy sector early this morning: Approach Resources (AREX) started as Overweight at J.P.Morgan. Atwood Oceanics (ATW) raised to Buy at Banc of America. Cal…
These are the top analyst research noted that 247WallSt.com has seen in the oil, gas, and energy sector early this morning:
- Approach Resources (AREX) started as Overweight at J.P.Morgan.
- Atwood Oceanics (ATW) raised to Buy at Banc of America.
- Cal Drive (DVR) started as Buy at Banc of America.
- Diamond Offshore (DO) started as Buy at Banc of America.
- Ensco (ESV) started as Neutral at Banc of America.
- Grant Prideco (GRP) downgraded to Hold at Citigroup.
- Gulfmark Offshore (GLF) raised to Buy at Banc of America.
- Hornbeck Offshore (HOS) started as Buy at Banc of America.
- Noble Energy (NE) started as Buy at Banc of America.
- Occidental Petroleum (OXY) raised to Market Perform at FBR.
- Pride International (PDE) started as neutral at Banc of America.
- Transocean (RIG) started as Buy at Banc of America; Jim Cramer also noted this one as being one of his top 5-year stocks with earnings visibility.
Jon C. Ogg
December 18, 2007
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