2012-10-11 16:29:13 -

A number of stocks were upgraded and downgraded by equities research analysts
today, as reported by Analyst Ratings Network ( bit.ly/equitybriefdaily)
and Equity Brief:

Oppenheimer upgraded shares of Leap Wireless (LEAP) from a market perform rating
to an outperform rating. Oppenheimer now has a $10.00 price target on the stock.

MKM Partners downgraded shares of Lennar Co. (LEN) from a buy rating to a
neutral rating.

Zacks downgraded shares of Lowe's (LOW) from a neutral rating to an underperform
rating. Their analysts now have a $28.00 price target on the stock.

Barclays Capital initiated coverage on shares of Lifepoint Hospitals (LPNT).
They issued an underweight rating on the stock and set a $44.00 price target.

Imperial Capital initiated coverage on shares of Lifepoint Hospitals (LPNT).
They issued an outperform rating on the   stock and set a $53.00 price target.

Wedbush initiated coverage on shares of Life Time Fitness (LTM). They issued an
outperform rating on the stock and set a $55.00 price target.

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