Marla Backer

In a report released Monday, Ascendiant analyst Marla Backer downgrades Dreamworks Animation (NASDAQ: DWA) from Buy to Hold. Analysts at Ascendiant were disappointed with the performance of How To Train Your Dragon 2, as it came below consensus expectations in box office by grossing only $161...

In a report published Tuesday, Ascendiant Capital Markets analyst Marla Backer initiated coverage on IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) with a Buy rating and $32.00 price target. In the report, Ascendiant Capital Markets noted, “IMAX has become a key premium technology in the exhibitor industry, in our...

In a report published Thursday, Ascendiant Capital Markets analyst Marla Backer reiterated a Buy rating on DreamWorks Animation SKG (NASDAQ: DWA), and raised the price target from $32.00 to $38.00. In the report, Ascendiant Capital Markets noted, “DVD sales and rental data indicate that the...

In a report published Friday, Ascendiant Capital Markets analyst Marla Backer initiated coverage on Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE: LGF) with a Buy rating and $40.00 price target. In the report, Ascendiant Capital Markets noted, “LGF is transitioning from ‘mini-major' to major studio, in our view...

In a report published Thursday, Ascendiant Capital Markets analyst Marla Backer initiated coverage on DreamWorks Animation SKG (NASDAQ: DWA) with a Hold rating and $32.00 price target. In the report, Ascendiant Capital Markets noted, “DreamWorks Animation has stepped up its diversification efforts...

In a report published Wednesday, Ascendiant Capital analyst Marla Backer initiated coverage on Cinemark Holdings (NYSE: CNK) with a Buy rating and $32.00 price target. In the report, Ascendiant Capital noted, “Cinemark operates in some of the fastest growing U.S. markets and is also a leading...

In a report published on Wednesday, Ascendiant Capital analyst Marla Backer initiated coverage on Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) with a Buy rating a $21 price target. In the report, Ascendiant Capital stated, "Well positioned. As the industry's largest player, we believe Regal is well...