Zacks Broker Upgrades: NCR Corporation, Hospira, Norfolk Southern and Anheuser-Busch.CHICAGO -- Studies have shown that broker upgrades lead to short-term outperformance. Stocks recently upgraded by brokerage analysts include NCR Corporation (company) NCR Corporation - Electronics company mainly active in the midrange server market. NCR was founded 1884 as National Cash Register Company. It joint the computer industry in th 1950s. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :NCR (NCR Corporation, Dayton, OH, www.ncr.com) A technology company specializing in financial terminal transactions, retail systems and data warehousing. Until the late 1990s, NCR was heavily invested in the hardware side of the industry, known worldwide as a major manufacturer of computers ), Hospira Inc. (NYSE:HSP (Hosting Service Provider) An organization that specializes in hosting Web sites. There are various levels of offerings from sharing a Web server with several other companies to having a dedicated Web server or to providing co-location services. See co-location. ), Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC NSC abbr. National Security Council Noun 1. NSC - a committee in the executive branch of government that advises the president on foreign and military and national security; supervises the Central Intelligence Agency ) and Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. (NYSE:BUD). To learn more about how you can profit from broker upgrades, visit: http://at.zacks.com/?id=139. Here is a synopsis A summary; a brief statement, less than the whole. A synopsis is a condensation of something—for example, a synopsis of a trial record. of stocks with recent broker upgrades: NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) had a strong fourth quarter, prompting the global technology company to enhance its earnings and revenue outlook for 2006. The company now expects earnings per share of 91 cents or more for the quarter, while the consensus was anticipating approximately 79 cents. Revenue should increase 5% from last year to more than $1.8 billion. As a result, NCR recently raised its full-year 2006 earnings guidance to $2.08, excluding early retirement expense. The Wall Street consensus for the year has subsequently improved 8.3% due to NCR's moves. NCR's Average Broker Recommendation rose to 2.5 of late. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Zacks Research Digest, the company benefits from its strong knowledge base in retail and financial markets, putting it in a good position to accumulate significant market and technical knowledge. Furthermore, NCR's restructuring initiatives, especially addressing profitability and working capital, is seen as a positive argument. Hospira Inc. (NYSE:HSP) has watched its Average Broker Recommendation rise to 2.00 recently. Hospira, which is a specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company, is well diversified and focused on a growth-oriented corporate strategy, according to brokerage firms polled at Zacks Research Digest. Analysts are paying particular attention to international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. when it comes to long-term growth for the company. The company has pumped money into research and development, resulting in new products, and there should be an increasingly powerful new product flow over the next couple of years. Most firms believe that its Mayne Pharma acquisition, which has been delayed until early February, doubles Hospira's international presence, fills a key product gap in oncology, and builds HSP into the number one generic injectables player worldwide. Mayne's established presence should lower the risk profile involved in HSP tapping the international opportunity for its products, while at the same time allowing the company to roll back some of its international investment. Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) recently benefited from an analyst's upgrade that helped its Average Broker Recommendation rise to 1.9. Concerns for challenging conditions in 2006 and 2007 pulled down the transportation giant's share price, but one analyst believes a buying opportunity may have been created. The company is scheduled to report its quarterly results on Jan 24. For its third quarter, Norfolk Southern announced earnings per share of $1.02, beating the consensus by almost 23% and bettering the year-ago total of 73 cents. Railway operating revenues operating revenue Revenue from any regular source. Revenue from sales is adjusted for discounts and returns when calculating operating revenue. Compare other revenue. improved 11% to $2.4 billion. According to Zacks Research Digest, the covering firms believe that a continued strong U.S. economy will sustain demand for rail freight services for the next several years. Based on this thesis, firms believe the company will achieve double-digit earnings growth. Management is considered one of the best in the industry regarding execution; thus, the Street has considerable confidence in the ability of management to deliver on further growth initiatives at NSC. NSC possesses industry-leading operating fundamentals, a solid reputation for customer service, and an increasing labor force to meet the demands of the company's vast railroad network. Execution and cost vigilance VIGILANCE. Proper attention in proper time. 2. The law requires a man who has a claim to enforce it in proper time, while the adverse party has it in his power to defend himself; and if by his neglect to do so, he cannot afterwards establish such claim, the will be the main factors in determining whether the company will live up to the industry-high growth targets set by the Street. Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. (NYSE:BUD) watched its Average Broker Recommendation rise to 2.39. The brewing giant was recently upgraded by an analyst at Banc of America, and reached fresh 52-week highs on Jan 12 and Jan 16. Earlier this month, the company announced that U.S. shipments to wholesalers increased 1.2% to 102.3 million barrels in 2006. Increased shipments were attributed to success of initiatives to grow core brands, led by Bud Light, and through its expanding portfolio of products, including the Rolling Rock Rolling Rock is a brand of pale lager beer. Although founded as a local beer in Western Pennsylvania, it was marketed aggressively and eventually became a national product. The brand was sold to Anheuser-Busch of St. brands along with imports Grolsch and Tiger. Analysts believe that management has taken a number of steps designed to enhance beer volume growth in a challenging market, including the introduction of new products led by sales initiatives, new packaging and tactical price promotions. Other key positive arguments highlighted in Zacks Research Digest include BUD's dominant player position, pricing power Pricing Power An economic term referring to the effect that a change in a firm's product price has on the quantity demanded of that product. Pricing power ties in with the "Price Elasticity of Demand. , competitive advantages, marketing campaign and international capability. About Broker Upgrades Zacks is the leader in helping investors profit from brokerage research. On any given day we compile and analyze thousands of brokerage research reports released by over 200 brokerage firms. We have conclusively proven over the years that stocks recently upgraded by brokerage firms are likely to outperform Outperform An analyst recommendation meaning a stock is expected to do slightly better than the market return. Notes: Exact definitions vary by brokerage, but in general this rating is better than neutral and worse than buy or strong buy. the market. To take advantage of Broker Upgrades, go to http://at.zacks.com/?id=140. Zacks "Profit from the Pros" e-mail newsletter offers continuous analysis of broker research and highlights those stocks poised to outperform the market. 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