2008-09
05 14:59:33Monsanto upgraded by Credit Suisse
NEW YORK , Sept 5 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse raised its rating on Monsanto Co <MON.N> to 'outperform,' from 'neutral' on Friday, citing recent weakness in the biotech seed maker's share price.
2008-09
05 13:12:58STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Ciba jumps on takeover talk
Sept 5 (Reuters) - STOCKS NEWS Reuters Results diary
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Ciba jumps on takeover talk
Shares in Swiss speciality chemicals company Ciba <CIBN.VX> jump more than 9 percent on renewed talk it might be taken over. Ciba's credit default swaps also widen 30 basis points.
2008-09
05 12:21:56Morgan Stanley starts coverage on fertilizer group with an average of 67% upside
NEW YORK (Thomson Financial) - Morgan Stanley Friday started coverage on many companies in the fertilizer sector with largely positive ratings, saying peak earnings had yet to come for the group.
2008-09
05 10:14:51Clariant CEO change sparks concerns, hits shares
ZURICH, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Clariant <CLN.VX> shares dropped on Friday as an unexpected change of chief executive raised concerns about the speciality chemicals company's future strategy.