Plains (PXP) (CTL) (PNNT) (CVH) (PETD) (DF) Upgraded

Plains Exploration & Production Company (NYSE: PXP), CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL), PennantPark Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: PNNT), Coventry Health Care, Inc. (NYSE: CVH), Petroleum Development Co. (NASDAQ: PETD) and Dean Foods Co (NYSE: DF) upgraded by analysts.

Plains Exploration & Production Company (PXP) was upgraded by Global Hunter Securities from an “Accumulate” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $54.00 on the company, up from $40.00.

CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL) was upgraded by DA Davidson from an “Underperform” rating to a “Neutral” rating. They have a price target of $36.00 on the company.

PennantPark Investment Corp. (PNNT) was upgraded by Stifel Nicolaus from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $12.00 on the company.

Coventry Health Care, Inc. (CVH) was upgraded by Standpoint Research from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $35.00 on the company.

Petroleum Development Co. (PETD) was upgraded by Hilliard Lyons from a “Neutral” rating to a “Long” rating. They have a price target of $40.00 on the company.

Dean Foods Co. (DF) was upgraded by Credit Suisse (NYSE:CS) from an “Underperform” rating to a “Neutral” rating. They have a price target of $10.00 on the company.