Analyst Alerts: New York Times, McDonald’s, Amarin, Halliburton June 7th

The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT): Citigroup believes two potential catalysts could cause shares of New York Times (NYSE:NYT) to outperform shares of Gannett (NYSE:GCI) in the near-term. Citi sees a potential dividend and the naming of a new CEO as potential catalysts for New York Times, but keeps a Neutral rating on the stock.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD): McDonald’s added to short-term buy list at Deutsche Bank

Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ:AMRN): Leerink said its survey indicated physicians prefer the clinical profile of Amarin’s AMR101 and expect it to take share from GSK’s Lovaza while also expanding the prescription Omega-3 market significantly. Leerink thinks AMR101 can reach sales of $1.4B in three years and keeps an Outperform rating on the stock.

Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL): RBC Capital reduced its target on Halliburton after the company lowered its Q2 operating margins. The firm expects increased guar gum costs, which drove the guidance change, to be transitory, and it maintains an Outperform rating on the stock. Goldman said Halliburton’s lowered NAM margin guidance is already reflected in valuation. The firm believes Q2 2012 will be the bottom in margins and that margins will significantly increase in 2013. The firm rates shares a Conviction Buy and also notes spot pressure pumping prices are stabilizing. Price target is $50.

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