Intel (INTC) (XIDE) (ZOLT) (APC) (BEXP) (KNX) Upgraded

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), Exide Technologies (NASDAQ: XIDE), Zoltek Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZOLT), Anadarko Petroleum (NYSE: APC), Brigham Exploration (NASDAQ: BEXP) and Knight Transportation (NYSE: KNX) upgraded by analysts.

Exide Technologies (XIDE) was upgraded by Wedbush from an “Underperform” rating to a “Neutral” rating. They have a price target of $6.00 on the company, down from $7.00.

Zoltek Companies, Inc. (ZOLT) was upgraded by Dougherty & Co. from a “Neutral” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $9.00 on the company, down from $12.00.

Anadarko Petroleum (APC) was upgraded by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) from a “Neutral” rating to a “Buy” rating. They cited valuation as the catalyst behind their call.

Brigham Exploration (BEXP) was upgraded by Stifel Nicolaus from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $35.00 on the company. They cited valuation as the catalyst behind their call.

Knight Transportation (KNX) was upgraded by Capstone from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating.

Intel (INTC) was upgraded by Barclays Capital from an “Equal Weight” rating to an “Overweight” rating. They have a price target of $26.00 on the company.