2012-10-18 16:32:58 -

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:

Capital One upgraded shares of Penn Virginia (PVA) to a neutral rating.

Stifel Nicolaus initiated coverage on shares of QR Energy LP (QRE). They issued
a buy rating on the stock and set a $23.00 price target.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods downgraded shares of Reinsurance Group of America Inc
(RGA) from an outperform rating to a market perform rating.

Goldman Sachs upgraded shares of Seadrill Ltd (SDRL) from a neutral rating to a
buy rating.

Raymond James downgraded shares of Skullcandy Inc (SKUL) from a strong-buy
rating to a market perform rating.

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