IRIS (IRIS) (ITT) (K) (KIRK) (MCHP) (OWW) (PAA) Upgraded

IRIS International, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRIS), ITT Industries (NYSE: ITT), Kellogg (NYSE: K), Kirkland’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK), Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: OWW) and Plains All Amererican (NYSE: PAA) were upgraded by analysts.

IRIS International, Inc. (IRIS) was upgraded by Feltl & Co. from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $13.20 on the company, up from $11.00.

ITT Industries (ITT) was upgraded by Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) from an “Underperform” rating to a “Neutral” rating.

Kellogg (K) was upgraded by Jefferies (NYSE:JEF) from an “Underperform” rating to a “Hold” rating.

Kirkland’s, Inc. (KIRK) was upgraded by Piper Jaffray (NYSE:PJC) from a “Neutral” rating to an “Overweight” rating. They have a price target of $16.00 on the company.

Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) was upgraded by UBS AG (NYSE:UBS)from a “Neutral” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $40.00 on the company, up from $33.50.

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (OWW) was upgraded by Piper Jaffray (NYSE:PJC) from an “Underweight” rating to a “Neutral” rating. They have a price target of $2.50 on the company.

Plains All Amererican (PAA) was upgraded by Wunderlich from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $71.00 on the company, up from $67.00.