TELUS (TU) (TMK) (UNFI) (BMC) (BTX) (CRH) Upgraded

TELUS Co. (NYSE: TU), Torchmark Co. (NYSE: TMK), United Natural Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNFI), BMC Software, Inc. (NYSE: BMC), BioTime Inc. (NYSE: BTX) and CRH PLC (NYSE: CRH) were upgraded by analysts.

Torchmark Co. (TMK) was upgraded by Credit Suisse (NYSE:CS) from an “Underperform” rating to a “Neutral” rating.

TELUS Co. (TU) was upgraded by Gabelli to a “Buy” rating.

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) was upgraded by Canaccord Genuity from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating.

BMC Software, Inc. (BMC) was upgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) from an “Underweight” rating to a “Neutral” rating.

BioTime Inc. (BTX) was upgraded by WBB Securities from a “Buy” rating to a “Strong Buy” rating. They have a price target of $8.00 on the company.

CRH PLC (CRH) was upgraded by Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating.