Company News for June 15, 2009

• United Technologies (NYSE:UTX - Analyst Report) said it continues to see 2009 earnings of $4.00 to $4.50 per share on revenues of about $55 billion

• Boeing (NYSE:BA - Analyst Report) expects industry growth to return by the middle of next year, with recovery expected in both air freight and air traffic, although both the degree of recovery and its appearance remain in question. The firm also expects a return to more normal credit conditions in the second half of 2010

• Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT - Analyst Report) downgraded by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS - Analyst Report) to "neutral" from "buy".  Goldman cited a lack of perceived near-term catalysts and the firm's preference for less defensive retailers for the downgrade and cut its price target on the retailer to $56 from $58

• Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS - Analyst Report) analysts resumed coverage on Target (NYSE:TGT - Analyst Report) with a "buy" rating

• Citigroup (NYSE:C - Analyst Report) reiterated its "buy" recommendation of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT - Analyst Report) shares, and the raised the price target from $23 to $28

• Lincoln Financial (NYSE:LNC - Analyst Report) reported plans to sell up to $2 billion in various issues

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