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Penn National Gaming Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN): According to Credit Suisse, Penn National’s Hollywood Columbus Casino opening on October 8 is its next growth catalysts. The firm thinks that the Columbus market demographics remain under appreciated and that it may eventually account for 12 percent of 2013′s EBITDA and 15 percent of 2014′s EBITDA. Shares have an Outperform rating.

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Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ): Following reviews of Hewlett-Packard’s 10Q, RBC Capital thinks that the company’s restructuring initiative and share buyback opportunities will assist it in generating 6percent to 8 percent of EPS growth during FY13. The firm keeps an Outperform rating on the stock.

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:PANW): Raymond James keeps  its Strong Buy on Palo Alto after its strong Q4 and Q1 raise. The analyst stated that expectations were high and could end up being disappointing, but the company’s strong growth story is still intact. The company’s price target was increased to $78 from $74.

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) tablet and earnings estimates have been increased by Barclays, and the firm believes that the company is in an ideal positioned to grow. Shares have an Equal Weight rating.

Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:HOV) reported Q3 operating metrics which is viewed by JMP Securities as better than expected. The firm still thinks that the company’s stock may be diluted in the future. The firm keeps an Underperform rating on the stock.

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