Benchmark Co

Analysts at Benchmark Co upgrade Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) from “hold” to “buy.” LAMR shares gained 2.26% to close at $32.17 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Analysts at Benchmark Co initiate coverage of Overstock.com Inc (NASDAQ: OSTK) with a “buy” rating. The target price for OSTK is set to $18. OSTK shares gained 2.54% to close at $14.51 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Analysts at Benchmark Co initiate coverage of Pantry Inc (NASDAQ: PTRY) with a “buy” rating. The target price for PTRY is set to $20. PTRY shares rose 2.10% to close at $15.09 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Analysts at Benchmark Co downgrade Travelzoo Inc (NASDAQ: TZOO) from “buy” to “hold.” TZOO shares fell 3.69% to close at $77.88 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Analysts at Benchmark Co downgrade Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX) from "buy" to "hold." The target price for TWX has been reduced from $40 to $34. TWX’s shares fell 2.81% to close at $30.83 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Benchmark Co. lowered its price target on Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO) $2 to $16 per share. Yahoo's revenue and outlook were disappointing. Benchmark does not see any catalyst at Yahoo! that will increase revenue from search.

Analysts at Benchmark Co upgrade Meredith Corp (NYSE: MDP) from "hold" to "buy." The target price for MDP has been raised from $36 to $40. According to Benchmark Co, the upgrade in the rating reflects the improving fundamentals in Meredith's broadcasting and magazine advertising segments. MDP’s...

Analysts at Benchmark Co initiate coverage of Techwell (NASDAQ: TWLL) with a "buy" rating. The target price for TWLL is set to $16. TWLL’s shares dipped 0.62% to $12.74 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Benchmark Co upgraded Moody's (NYSE: MCO) from “hold” to “buy.” The target price for MCO is set to $33. Benchmark Co believes that MCO witnessed strength in the debt issuance market during Q4 and would continue to do so in 2010. MCO’s shares gained 1.14% to $26.63.