Wall St. Watchdog reveals information about companies for which stock analysts initiated coverage in the Consumer Goods sector for the week ending December 23rd, 2011.

Rogers Corp (NYSE:ROG): JMP Securities initiated coverage of this company with a rating of Mkt Outperform and a price target of $53 on Dec 21st. The shares recently traded at $38.23, up $0.04, or 0.1% since the analyst’s rating. About the company: Rogers Corporation manufactures and markets specialty materials and components for applications in the communications, computer, imaging, consumer, and transportation markets. The Company’s products include elastomers, high frequency circuit materials, flexible circuit materials, molding materials, and composite materials. Rogers sells its products around the world. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>

Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI): JMP Securities initiated coverage of this company with a rating of Mkt Outperform and a price target of $40 on Dec 21st. The shares recently traded at $31.05, up $1.17, or 3.92% since the analyst’s rating. About the company: Johnson Controls, Inc. markets automotive systems and building controls. The Company supplies seating systems, interior systems, and batteries. Johnson Controls also provides building control systems and services, energy management, and integrated facility management, as well as provides batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>

Fuel Systems Solutions (NASDAQ:FSYS): JMP Securities initiated coverage of this company with a rating of Mkt Perform on Dec 21st. The shares recently traded at $16.69, up $0.32, or 1.95% since the analyst’s rating. About the company: Fuel Systems Solutions Inc. provides advanced alternative fuel systems technology and components for internal combustion engines. The Company’s products enable these engines to function using environmentally friendly gaseous fuels such as propane, natural gas, and biogas. Fuel Systems is a supplier to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>

Brunswick (NYSE:BC): Robert W. Baird initiated coverage of this company with a rating of Outperform and a price target of $25 on Dec 22nd. The shares recently traded at $18.29, up $0.75, or 4.28% since the analyst’s rating. About the company: Brunswick Corporation manufactures consumer products serving the outdoor and indoor active recreation markets. The Company’s products include sterndrives, outboard and inboard marine engines, fitness, billiards, bowling equipment. Brunswick also manufactures pleasure, fishing, and high performance boats. Get the most recent company news and stock data here >>

(Note: Selected financial data are sourced from Briefing.com via the Wall St. Journal. All data are assumed to be accurate.)

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